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Originally Posted by aquablue
It appears he has a propensity towards futuristic towers with an industrial edge and I like that. I just hope this isn't similar to the Trump Chicago which could happen. I'm not a fan of that tower. I'd prefer a tower without such obvious setbacks like the Trump and instead a slanting tower would be preferable. What I do know is that we won't be getting any kind of HdeM artsy type twisting tower, etc..
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Part of the reason for Trump Tower's angled setbacks was becuase of the strange shaped lot it was on. I think it's a great tower regardless, probably the best built in the US since the turn of the century (along with the Comcast Center). Trump Tower was also supposed to be a lot taller than it was, shortened because of 9/11.
Looking at the rest of his work, whatever Smith comes up with I'm sure it will be mind blowing. SOM may not have a track record as a creative genius, but they still have created many of the most iconic towers of all time. Creativity can sometimes go out of style quickly, a good design never does.
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