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Old Posted Mar 15, 2017, 12:28 AM
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^ Something very non-Chicago about that.

The current "handle" design could serve as the roof for some sort of winter garden, or restaurant, or a private penthouse. At least it could serve a function
It's a Chinese skyscraper but I always felt like it would fit well in our city. It has sort of a 2 Prudential Plaza meets Aon Center as designed and implemented by Hines. And in my opinion, clearly a better top to it.
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