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Just a chance? It would instantly become a symbol of Chicago. It's not just another supertall, it's almost TWICE as tall as Hancock. I think it would really define the city.
I'm not saying that in any way to do with New York or that it would make Chicago better than NYC blah blah blah, I'm just saying that only focusing on Chicago, the Spire would really dominate the city....especially because it would be brand new.
"Just a chance? It would instantly become a symbol of Chicago". Good point. I just hope its a good symbol LOL.
"I'm just saying that only focusing on Chicago, the Spire would really dominate the city" It will certainly dominate the city but perhaps too much. This is certainly a risky move lol.
One thing I am interested is how the building will look in the daytime, for instance to people down in the lakeshore parks. You would have to assume (we hope) that they thought about how the sun will reflect on and off the building. I do not think the photos give us a good idea.
I would've really liked to have seen a more creative design for the Freedom Tower. Something with a little more edge. I like its height but the building is not anything new. I think the base (with the parks and shops, etc) is more interesting than the actual building.
The Spire is a risky building, and could turn out to be a horrible building. But atleast it took the risk.
I agree with most of this.
One thing I do like about the Freedom Tower is not only the base like you described but how the other new buildings look and fit together.
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Chicago spire I think is the best!
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