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[Gonzo the Great]

[QUOTE=Prezrezc;8078372]It took me a bit of time (i.e. since the renders first come out); but I've trained my eyes to look at the tower's focal point from any other direction than due east or west in context of the beacon element.

But I can appreciate the sheer bulk, too. It somhow looks Willis/Sears-ish in its counters.



Put a lantern on the east end , and it's spot on ...... minus some 300 feet .

[TK2001]

Originally Posted by blart

I noticed from the train today that the diagonal pieces with the film off really catch the light nicely. Wasn't able to grab a pic.

Like this

[Daario]

Originally Posted by TK2001

Like this

That photo is massive and maybe you should resize it but it's also incredibly beautiful architecturally. Do you mind if I repost it on the architecture subreddit?

[TK2001]

Originally Posted by Daario

That photo is massive and maybe you should resize it but it's also incredibly beautiful architecturally. Do you mind if I repost it on the architecture subreddit?

To be honest, I don't think I should resize it because I like to keep the original size and quality. And yes you can, just credit

[PhillyRising]

Originally Posted by TK2001

You know what is really amazing about this picture? The TV/Radio towers look like they are right on the skyline but they are at least 5-7 miles away from the skyscrapers.

They are the tallest structures in the region and it's amazing how they can be seen for miles......

[Justin7]

Originally Posted by TK2001

To be honest, I don't think I should resize it because I like to keep the original size and quality. And yes you can, just credit

No offense, but at that resolution it is blurry and has a ton of noise. It's also hard to appreciate when one cannot see the entire thing at once, which is a shame because the photo itself is great. I'd try 1/3 size.

[Jawnadelphia]

[Marcos]

I cannot tell from the photos & haven’t been in the city lately to look directly at them but I’m wondering if they’ve begun the process of adding the facade to those little sections that pop out of the center of the west face? From some of the photos the ones on the bottom appear different but the photos aren’t close enough for me to see.

[wondertwinalpha]

Originally Posted by Marcos

I cannot tell from the photos & haven’t been in the city lately to look directly at them but I’m wondering if they’ve begun the process of adding the facade to those little sections that pop out of the center of the west face? From some of the photos the ones on the bottom appear different but the photos aren’t close enough for me to see.

They are. They have about 5 floors on the bottom added already. This will really change the way the west side looks when complete. They look great.

[R5Ryder]

Sorta off topic, but is there any site where you can see the view of the city through tye years from the top of the art museum steps? Like how it looks in that scene from Rocky 1 to how it looks now? I've searched high and low but haven't been able to find anything like that. It would be great to see the skyline evolve over the years from roughly the same vantage point, and that's one of the more iconic ones.

[Larry King]

I've always thought this building was too bulky but as it finishes up it's starting to grow on me. At least from the NW angles

[Prezrezc]

That last pic is on I-95 northbound IIRC.

[ekt8750]

Originally Posted by Prezrezc

That last pic is on I-95 northbound IIRC.

Nope it's 76.

[Prezrezc]

Thanks. I read the Google map incorrectly looking for a point of reference.

[NYguy]

I wasn't sure about this one. But now, seeing the cladding go up on the lantern/mast, I like it. It shows what a difference the "enclosure" makes to that mast. Too bad the Freedom Tower spire couldn't get its original cladding, but that's all water under the bridge now...

[TK2001]

Originally Posted by R5Ryder

Sorta off topic, but is there any site where you can see the view of the city through tye years from the top of the art museum steps? Like how it looks in that scene from Rocky 1 to how it looks now? I've searched high and low but haven't been able to find anything like that. It would be great to see the skyline evolve over the years from roughly the same vantage point, and that's one of the more iconic ones.

Your best option would be www.google.com/images

[JustSomeGuyWho]

Originally Posted by Prezrezc

That last pic is on I-95 northbound IIRC.

Yeah, like the other guy said, 76 ... Schuylkill Expressway (... or sure-kill expressway). In the pic, the view is southeast. I'm only commenting because in tandem with the other post asking for historical views from the museum, I'm thinking how much this view has changed and NOT changed since I took this route daily on my commute in the early 90s. East of 76, in this view the only major buildings that are different are the comcast buildings and the murano. My favorite building in this view back then was always what used to be the Bell Atlantic building. Underrated. When I saw the plans for CITC, I was on the fence. Great to add height but felt a little awkward. Think I'm changing my mind. From this angle especially, this building is impressive.

[TK2001]

Every future building from one of my shooting spots

[SGD]

Love it ^

[TK2001]

Originally Posted by SGD

Love it ^

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