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Originally Posted by HK Chicago
DeStefano has always done B+ work in the city with some A- stuff abroad, but it looks like they really hit their stride here. A+ here. great form, surface, height, entry, base building, etc. I've had high hopes for this one, and this image has me sold 110%
For D+P, 2 of my favorites are the taller E Pearson tower and ABN. In general they are the best firm for working in balconies and columns while keeping the exterior form seamless (see RiverBends, 71 E Huron). We're lucky they're the interior architect for FS.
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I just took a look at DeStefano's revamped website (here:
http://www.destefanoandpartners.com/ ); the quality of some of their smaller projects - eg the State Emcy Ctr in Springfield - is first rate, IMHO. They've also added the design challenges & solutions for some of the projects, which is kinda fun. I'm beginning to think of 71 E Huron as DeStefano's liberated, Lowenburg-free version of the Regatta, or a grown-up version of Phillip Johnson's Lipstick Tower. What sexy skin!