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Old Posted Apr 21, 2012, 3:27 PM
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I like the design, but it could have looked a lot cooler with the cantilever. We'll see how "final" this is or whether this is just a random graphic that they threw in...

Also, about the cantilever, it is possible to build the structural transfer floor essentially as close or far from the floor below with little additional cost. This seems like (if it is final design or is close to the final design) they decided to forgo the visual cantilever to "play it safe" as many midwesterners simply couldn't handle it. "It looks too unstable." The design also looks a little like it is the same shape (ie no transfer floor) but shorter. Who knows? We'll wait for more I guess...

That being said, the design, had it not been a letdown like this, is quite nice (if it is actually the final design). It does appear to be even shorter than the United Building next door. But on the bright side, this thing will actually get to be u/c again...
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