Seems to be the case based on the terrifying model, which makes the current construction look slick in comparison:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2126/2347919165_9b18dd0e4a_b.jpg
I really hate the blue spandrel. I do like that for the smooth curtain wall sections, they're only using one pane of glass to span each floor, instead of bridging it with stupid clerestory or knee-high strips.