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gandalf612 · #**5601** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 3:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhawk66

I had such high hopes for Vista...but they really dropped the ball on the glass color and application of gradation. What a missed opportunity.

The glass just interacts with the sun in an interesting way, so if you look at my pics of the south side, the gradation looks smoother and the result is absolutely stunning. Vista is like Mariah Carey in that she is stunning, and has a good side.

west-town-brad · #**5602** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 3:20 PM**

Driving south on Lake Shore around evening sunset... the glass is very much green.

bhawk66 · #**5603** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 4:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by gandalf612

The glass just interacts with the sun in an interesting way, so if you look at my pics of the south side, the gradation looks smoother and the result is absolutely stunning. Vista is like Mariah Carey in that she is stunning, and has a good side.

Haha. Yes, well played. And exactly, I commented the same in a post right after the one you quoted. It was specifically about your south side pics

new.slang · #**5604** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 6:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by gandalf612

The glass just interacts with the sun in an interesting way, so if you look at my pics of the south side, the gradation looks smoother and the result is absolutely stunning. Vista is like Mariah Carey in that she is stunning, and has a good side.

and is skinny!

spyguy · #**5605** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 8:21 PM**

DSC_5752 by BartShore, on Flickr

DSC_5745 by BartShore, on Flickr

DSC_5725 by BartShore, on Flickr

DSC_5735 by BartShore, on Flickr

City Wide · #**5606** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 10:09 PM**

from it's narrowest to it's widest, does anyone know what the change is? 15'?

bhawk66 · #**5607** Posted **Mar 9, 2019, 11:46 PM**

Absolutely stellar shots, spyguy. wow.

doomsdayprepper · #**5608** Posted **Mar 11, 2019, 12:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhawk66

3. My eye actually picks up an almost purpley-blue tone that gives this building a childish hue. Like a piece of candy. In other words, the color lacks sophistication, imo.

I'm not the only one who sees the purple hues!

The Pimp · #**5609** Posted **Mar 11, 2019, 3:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhawk66

I had such high hopes for Vista...but they really dropped the ball on the glass color and application of gradation. What a missed opportunity.

I completely disagree.

mrnyc · #**5610** Posted **Mar 11, 2019, 5:03 PM**

spyguy the first pic is especially dynamic!

Little A · #**5611** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 12:09 AM**

These were taken this morning from West Beach in Indiana Dunes NP. I was hoping for clearer skies as I rarely get out to this side of the lake but at least I was able to see the skyline silhouette. Vista (and NEMA) look excellent.

nocturne · #**5612** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 3:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by doomsdayprepper

I'm not the only one who sees the purple hues!

I think it fluctuates with ambient light conditions. It looks better when greenish but Vista's glass is just too colorful imo. Reminds me a bit of that awful ultra-blue highrise in river north

jjk113 · #**5613** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 4:25 PM**

...I've been away from the forum for a bit........is it topped out ? when will the yellow cladding go away?

Skyguy_7 · #**5614** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 5:04 PM**

^ Welcome back. The building's glass transitions to yellow cladding at the top. What you're seeing is permanent. They're working from the top down. Also, they've not topped out yet and have 6 more frustums, or 726 feet to go. There is a detailed post about this if you search 200-400 posts back in the thread.

JK. Yellow formwork should be gone within a month and core topped out a week or two ago.

the urban politician · #**5615** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 7:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

^ Welcome back. The building's glass transitions to yellow cladding at the top. What you're seeing is permanent..

Zapatan · #**5616** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

. Also, they've not topped out yet and have 6 more frustums, or 726 feet to go.

Man I wish, this would make a superb mega tall

Although it's still a beast (and gorgeous) at its current height

alegalvvan94 · #**5617** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 9:50 PM**

From today

BonoboZill4 · #**5618** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 11:11 PM**

Okay, I think I like the ridges on it more than I would have liked smooth transitions... surprised, but pleasantly so

cozy · #**5619** Posted **Mar 13, 2019, 8:02 PM**

Thanks for those far away pics little A!

in alegal's pics above you can see how monstrous this building feels from sea level. It gives me a weird sensation like it could fall over onto me at any minute, i love it

cozy · #**5620** Posted **Mar 13, 2019, 8:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

Okay, I think I like the ridges on it more than I would have liked smooth transitions... surprised, but pleasantly so

Yeah.. its funny how many people hate on the curviness of OMP and then hate on the jagged look of vista. Make up your minds! I think the ridges fit Chicago architecture much more properly