^ Now arriving, visions of cosplay hordes mingling with bevys of Bears tailgaters...
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Originally Posted by Via Chicago
Im curious what makes you think that? If hes a guy who cares about contextualism in the first place, Soldier Field (whats left anyway), the Field, and the aquarium are all Greek/neo-classical. And if hes trying to align himself with the rest of the campus...
I mean I hope youre right.
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I believe much of the Presidio has that kind of Spanish revival (not sure of the correct term) aesthetic, and, frankly, so much of California uses that aesthetic that it's probably not only the default choice for designs there, it was also probably the least disruptive thing they could have chosen in the interest of finally persuading the Presidio board to accept their proposal.
As for the neoclassical aesthetic at the museum campus, I think that, first, the Soldier Field spaceship has broken that mold already; second, Lakeside Center is close enough to offer a neutral or modernist context; and third, Mr Lucas knows the best way to make a distinctive impact, and excite both locals and distant admirers alike, would be to go bold and contemporary with his new design. (And Rahm and Mellody could be good backup conduits to ensure this happens...)