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Randomguy34 · #**3121** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 6:16 PM**

I'm obsessed.

HomrQT · #**3122** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 3:27 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by harryc

Aug 19

The massing from certain angles reminds me of the Cathedral of Learning which I love.

Steely Dan · #**3123** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 4:03 PM**

^ and as the cathedral of learning demonstrates, One Chicago's massing would've been helped if the top most section soared a little higher. It's a bit stubby at the top by comparison.

HomrQT · #**3124** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 4:23 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steely Dan

^ and as the cathedral of learning demonstrates,
One Chicago's massing would've been helped if the top most section soared a little higher. It's a bit stubby at the top by comparison.

Absolutely.

chris08876 · #**3125** Posted **Aug 29, 2021, 3:00 PM**

Credit: Alex Beck

glowrock · #**3126** Posted **Aug 29, 2021, 11:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomrQT

The massing from certain angles reminds me of the Cathedral of Learning which I love.

Holy —, you're not kidding about the resemblance! Surprised I didn't notice it before, especially since I had an amazing view of the Cathedral of Learning from my place in Pittsburgh a number of years ago!

Aaron (Glowrock)

chris08876 · #**3127** Posted **Aug 31, 2021, 3:38 AM**

Credit: Barry Butler

Randomguy34 · #**3128** Posted **Aug 31, 2021, 2:05 PM**

Another one from Barry Butler

https://twitter.com/barrybutler9/status/1431738861609226241

gebs · #**3129** Posted **Aug 31, 2021, 2:37 PM**

I had yet to see the tower from this vantage point, but I was surprised by how tall it looks here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTM-bfWLG2l/

Halsted & Villagio · #**3130** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 12:19 AM**

^ Angle, distance and vantage point of the photo might just have a wee lil bit to do with your impression.......

Hudson11 · #**3131** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 1:07 AM**

I find myself really appreciating this tower from some angles but despising it from others. Seems like something Chicago has nailed down recently. Or maybe Goettsch to be specific. Plus Vista. But One Bennett, NEMA and Essex I do like. Keep the steady stream of skyscrapers coming, Chi-town, and maybe throw in another supertall.

Chicago_Forever · #**3132** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 2:28 AM**

^ Funny you should say that but I don't think it's a recent phenomenon. The main reason I prefer the Hancock over Sears is because I despise the Sears from the north and south although I love it from the west and east. Also, while I love viewing NENA from north and south, I can't stand it from the west and east. I think One Chicago is great from every angle though, especially from the west and east.

Oh, the St. Regis is also jacked up from the south.

r18tdi · #**3133** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 1:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago_Forever

I think One Chicago is great from every angle though, especially from the west and east.

I think the north facade is the weakest, especially from the lakefront (the appearance from North Ave beach is really poor).

Mikelacey45 · #**3134** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 2:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

I think the north facade is the weakest, especially from the lakefront (the appearance from North Ave beach is really poor).

I believe you’re feeling alone in this

pianowizard · #**3135** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 2:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by glowrock

Holy —, you're not kidding about the resemblance!

There is also some resemblance to Houston's Williams (Transco) Tower. Photo from Wikipedia:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Williamstower.jpg/250px-Williamstower.jpg

kingkirbythe.... · #**3136** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 3:08 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by pianowizard

There is also some resemblance to Houston's Williams (Transco) Tower. Photo from Wikipedia:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Williamstower.jpg/250px-Williamstower.jpg

So beautiful.

Bombardier · #**3137** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 3:29 PM**

Absolutely massive crane being set up on State Street right now to remove the tower crane. Any photographers in the area???

r18tdi · #**3138** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 9:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mikelacey45

I believe you’re feeling alone in this

From North Ave it reads as just a plain-looking rectangle barely clearing the roof of the Waldorf Astoria. I absolutely love this building, but that vantage point is weak. Check it out for yourself.

gebs · #**3139** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 9:08 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steely Dan

Chicago IL 8.21.2021 by MBA Photography, on Flickr

Here you go; judge for yourselves.

rivernorthlurker · #**3140** Posted **Sep 2, 2021, 4:52 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by gebs

Here you go; judge for yourselves.

The N/S view is actually my preferred side from street level. Here's a photo I posted a lil while back. Looks completely different and like a modern skinny. I'll agree though from a distance like the photo above the N/S view is much less dramatic than the W/E.

I have some finished ones from south on State I'll post later.