21st vs 20th Century Skyscrapers? (office, build)

[User1771]

As it says in the title, what century do you think has some of the best looking skyscrapers so far? Which ones are better looking in design?

For me I have to pick 21st century. I know that we are only 11 years into the new century but we have seen some cool skyscrapers go up. When I look at 21st century buildings they almost look futuristic in a way as compaired to the boring rectangular design of the 20th century buildings. Who here agrees?

[ColdAilment]

We should start posting pictures of skysrapers constructed in the 21st century vs those constructed in the 20th century.

[stevo6]

Originally Posted by STB93

As it says in the title, what century do you think has some of the best looking skyscrapers so far? Which ones are better looking in design?

For me I have to pick 21st century. I know that we are only 11 years into the new century but we have seen some cool skyscrapers go up. When I look at 21st century buildings they almost look futuristic in a way as compaired to the boring rectangular design of the 20th century buildings. Who here agrees?

I agree. The difference has a lot to do with new ways of thinking about structure. A lot of the new forms are made possible by bundles and/or networks of structure, as opposed to the traditional grid.

[HiFi]

I would definitely say the 20th century. Gothic revival skyscrapers like the tribune tower and university of pittsburgs cathedral of learning have no 21 century rival. They are anything but boring and rectangular.

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http://www.pratapgarh.com/travel/pit...png.medium.jpg

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[memph]

Originally Posted by ColdAilment

We should start posting pictures of skysrapers constructed in the 21st century vs those constructed in the 20th century.

21st Century:





20th Century:




Toronto developers are pretty conservative... I don't think there were any more box shaped buildings built from 1952 to 1999 than 2000 to 2012 (relative to the amount built in those periods).

[pantin23]

Does Early 20th century count?

[User1771]

^Yes, considering that we are still in the early 21st century.

[ColdAilment]

20th century in Chicago

[pantin23]

Ill have to go with early 20th century (though my favorite era for skyscrapers would be 1885-1930)

[Asderfut]

I have to say that I'm going with the 20th century, just due to the dearth of buildings.

IDS Center (1973) and Wells Fargo Center (1988)



501 Marquette (1929)