Although I am disappointed by these latest pictures, I think they are the same as the old ones but without exaggerated colorful lighting reflecting off the panels. Maybe they will be more reflective in person. Still it is just a mall after all so I wasn't expecting a masterpiece. It does have large expanses of glass to view in or out of which will add more energy to the block. I would have loved to see the earlier (Ralph Johnson?) design with the LED's. There still is a chance that the residential towers could turn out nice and the CBS tower is looking good so far... Am I mistaken or wasn't there supposed to be an outdoor area on the roof?
^ This is a chance that the residential tower(s) could turn out to be decent. I'm really hoping for that, as I agree with just about everyone here that the base is kind of a mess. I agree - I think the office tower (although clearly too short) will turn out just fine, so my hope is for all of the towers of this development to salvage it from being a complete wreck on the design front.
R Johnson's design for the base was so much better than what Mills VE'd out of Gensler. You're right - there was originally supposed to be some sort of green, rooftop public space, however I don't know anything about it at this point...
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It's simple, really - try not to design or build trash.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will themselves not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die. - Daniel Burnham
Also, while I didn't have my camera (with the nice weather I probably should start carrying it again), they have started putting glass in on the Washington side of the CBS tower.
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He was constantly reminded of how startlingly different a place the world was when viewed from a point only three feet to the left.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will themselves not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die. - Daniel Burnham
Is it likely that we will be seeing all three towers and the 4 story retail going up all at the same time. This project is so confusing to me.
Me too. I hope this second building is at least 50 feet taller than the first one; I think a terraced look might compensate for the project's other shortcomings.
There needs to be a sign that says:
"This foodcourt is for 30-somethings only. If you are old as dirt (above 30) or a kid (below 30) your ass will be kicked the hell out. Thank you. -- Management"
^^^^ Yeah, referring to all the renders, you could also put up, 'Only whites may roam the streets near this building ', + 'asian females and token black guy, report to the food court'.
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The retail portion across from Marshall Field's.
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