Boise: 8th & Main Tower/Zions Bank Idaho HQ: 323' and 18 Floors - Page 57

BNF · #**1121** Posted **Sep 20, 2013, 7:09 PM**

That building looks amazing! I wish I could be there to experience it.

Cottonwood · #**1122** Posted **Sep 20, 2013, 7:19 PM**

Nice night photos Sawtooth.

Architecture Buff · #**1123** Posted **Sep 20, 2013, 10:54 PM**

9-20-13 photos:

Architecture Buff · #**1124** Posted **Sep 21, 2013, 2:55 AM**

9-20-13 web cam pics of lights on the building

Boisebro · #**1125** Posted **Sep 21, 2013, 3:09 AM**

is it me, or does the spire look eerily like the Idaho Falls LDS temple?

Architecture Buff · #**1126** Posted **Sep 21, 2013, 4:03 AM**

Project engineer told me LED shade fins have BLUE lights, and they hope in 2 weeks to fire them up.

kidboise · #**1127** Posted **Sep 21, 2013, 4:16 AM**

I haven't been chiming in a lot lately, but I have to say--I am not LDS--that there does seem to be some inspiration in this new tower, perhaps unintentional, from temples and other buildings which serve the Church. But it doesn't bother me; these elements certainly don't hurt the building's curb appeal, and basically the only issue I take with heavy Mormon presence in Idaho is voting trends that will likely postpone progress toward marriage equality. This is awfully political for a post on this thread, so I hope nothing I've said is taken too seriously. I'll go back into hiding now

EPdesign · #**1128** Posted **Sep 21, 2013, 4:59 AM**

KidBoise, with regards to architecture. The design of buildings is influenced by the culture of the region it is built in. If areas like Boise have high Latter Day Saints (LDS) populations, it is very likely that this will be a factor in what is considered appealing. I for one think the build is very appropriate in design especially for the area it is in (which you stated you too approve)

as for the rest of your statement...or the basis of your statement which used the Design of the structure to introduce the topic of LDS influence in Marriage rights in that state...I say this as a Gay and LDS individual, There are appropriate forums for such discussions. This specific one is not the best. However, if you feel the conviction to introduce the Gay marriage topic, do so with the intent to use it as an opportunity to create discussion and awareness, rather than abandon the topic you introduced by going back in hiding. Idaho and Utah might be one of the last states that will hold out on the issue, but we can't open people minds if your hiding. People don't like change, but change happens anyways. :-)

whovean · #**1129** Posted **Sep 21, 2013, 4:03 PM**

I have been quietly watching this buildings rise from the ever so long empty pit (former longtime Boise resident) oh how i hated that empty space downtown and so glad for Boise to see it filled.
Now here is my 2 cents worth, i think the building is a bit to flashy for being only 18 floors sort of like a cowboys truck with balls and a cowbell on the bumper, also the sign is WAY 2 BIG i remember when the US Bank had a massive sign back when it was west one bank and when Key Bank had a sign that took up the hole side of the building when it was the Bank of Idaho so glad they went smaller.
I do However i do think this new tower frames the old US Bank building and makes it stand out better.
i guess that old building will always have my heart,,,
congrats Boise ( I Miss You )

Sawtooth · #**1130** Posted **Sep 21, 2013, 10:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by EPdesign

KidBoise, with regards to architecture. The design of buildings is influenced by the culture of the region it is built in. If areas like Boise have high Latter Day Saints (LDS) populations, it is very likely that this will be a factor in what is considered appealing. I for one think the build is very appropriate in design especially for the area it is in (which you stated you too approve)

as for the rest of your statement...or the basis of your statement which used the Design of the structure to introduce the topic of LDS influence in Marriage rights in that state...I say this as a Gay and LDS individual, There are appropriate forums for such discussions. This specific one is not the best. However, if you feel the conviction to introduce the Gay marriage topic, do so with the intent to use it as an opportunity to create discussion and awareness, rather than abandon the topic you introduced by going back in hiding. Idaho and Utah might be one of the last states that will hold out on the issue, but we can't open people minds if your hiding. People don't like change, but change happens anyways. :-)

The LDS influence in Boise is minimal. For example, there are no LDS chapels in the downtown area or historic residential neighborhoods that surround downtown. There are a few on the outskirts of the Northend and Eastend but there are several historic church buildings and cathedrals for other Christian religions in downtown and the Northend. Boise is a level headed city to live in.

Regionally, Utah and Eastern Idaho are areas where the LDS population is much more dominant.

Boise Beer Week begins today, time to head back downtown. The block at 6th and Main is closed down for Old Boise Oktoberfest. Cheers.

Sorry if I am cluttering this thread with more photos, but I had my camera with me downtown this cloudy morning and yeah.

Boysee Boi · #**1131** Posted **Sep 22, 2013, 12:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Boisebro

is it me, or does the spire look eerily like the Idaho Falls LDS temple?

It more so looks to me like Zions Bank is giving USB the finger.

Awesome pics Sawtooth and Architecture Buff! Love the night pics.

Sawtooth · #**1132** Posted **Sep 22, 2013, 11:16 PM**

unpremeditated Sunday afternoon recovery antics @ State & 25th.

Cottonwood · #**1133** Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 7:39 PM**

Looking good from State Street. Thanks for the photos.

BOI-IDA · #**1134** Posted **Sep 24, 2013, 10:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by EPdesign

There are appropriate forums for such discussions...but we can't open people minds...

I agree that politics should be kept out of this forum/thread, so I will keep my reply as non-political as possible.

Being opposed to something doesn't necessarily mean you are closed-minded about the subject.

For example, I oppose communism. Does that make me closed-minded about communism?

I think not.

Cottonwood · #**1135** Posted **Sep 25, 2013, 2:19 PM**

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/bes...nt?oid=2989102

Best of Boise: Best Filled Hole

Sockeye · #**1136** Posted **Sep 27, 2013, 1:38 AM**

Shiny new tower on cold wintry feeling day.

Architecture Buff · #**1137** Posted **Sep 27, 2013, 7:02 AM**

Web cam photo of new LED lights:

Architecture Buff · #**1138** Posted **Sep 27, 2013, 11:03 PM**

Starting Sep 30th tower crane will start coming down, and they should be finished by the end of the week.

Source: Project Engineer

Sockeye · #**1139** Posted **Sep 27, 2013, 11:28 PM**

Notice the dramatic difference in lighting between Zion's & the Hoff bldg. in the background. Cold crystal white vs. warm yellow.

I wonder if I could get my name in lights if I lease a couple floors: SOCKEYE

Welcome2Boise · #**1140** Posted **Sep 28, 2013, 12:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by Architecture Buff

Starting Sep 30th tower crane will start coming down, and they should be finished by the end of the week.

Source: Project Engineer

Looks like they already removed the little house around the base of the crane...wonder why that is if they aren't going to start teardown till Monday