CHICAGO | Trump Tower | 1,389' Official / 1,198' Roof | 96 FLOORS - Page 98

SolarWind · #**1941** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by harryc

Solar you should hook up with BVic and sell postcards - these photos are superb, real professional grade.

Thanks, harryc. You've been producing some phenomenal pictures yourself lately - both educational and highly artistic! Keep up the great work!

It looks like our group has the boom covered. I was worried things would slow down after the summer, but we're continuing to get quality contributions from everyone. I've asked before, but no one seems to complain about too many pictures. Keep 'em coming.

MayDay · #**1942** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 2:21 PM**

"I've asked before, but no one seems to complain about too many pictures."

If anyone DOES complain, they're getting a beating!

djvandrake · #**1943** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 6:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by MayDay

"I've asked before, but no one seems to complain about too many pictures."

If anyone DOES complain, they're getting a beating!

Times Two!

The pics are the highlight of the threads and by all means, please post away. It's especially helpful for those of us Chicago resident wannabe's that are 300 miles away.

cbotnyse · #**1944** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 6:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by cubbbyblue

Sorry, but I have a pic request. I read a few posts back that the glass was going on the "futurist awning"...probably not as cool as the "futurist umbrella" counterpart but I would like to see the progress. The metalwork has been up for so long...finally some change, I hope. Thanks guys

I haven't noticed this, but I will check today. Unfortunately now I get home after dark, so if there is any progression on the awning I will have to wait until Saturday to get a good day shot.

harryc · #**1945** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by cubbbyblue

Sorry, but I have a pic request. I read a few posts back that the glass was going on the "futurist awning"...probably not as cool as the "futurist umbrella" counterpart but I would like to see the progress. The metalwork has been up for so long...finally some change, I hope. Thanks guys

Glass going in on the Awning.

cbotnyse · #**1946** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 7:07 PM**

thanks harry, we dont have to wait until Saturday!

jc5680 · #**1947** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 7:34 PM**

Trump Today at lunch 11.15

firstcranialnerve · #**1948** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 10:21 PM**

Don't know why, but this building strongly reminds me of Robocop....

Izmir · #**1949** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 1:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by firstcranialnerve

Don't know why, but this building strongly reminds me of Robocop....

Unbelievable... You read what conceptually crossed in my mind but I was not able to translate into a word.

yes, yes, yes, it is Chicago's ROBOCOP right at the heart of the city.

Chicago2020 · #**1950** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 1:35 AM**

yarabundi · #**1951** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 1:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago2020

Very funny !!

Beck4ABigChicago · #**1952** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 2:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by jc5680

Trump Today at lunch 11.15

Cool pics...I am a bit annoyed right now b/c I guess I am starting to see why Alliance is having a problem. Stop brainwashing me!!! I am going to hope this is just dirty glass, otherwise, it just kind of looks messy. Oh well, I think it is still a cool project.

cbotnyse · #**1953** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 3:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Beck4ABigChicago

Cool pics...I am a bit annoyed right now b/c I guess I am starting to see why Alliance is having a problem. Stop brainwashing me!!! I am going to hope this is just dirty glass, otherwise, it just kind of looks messy. Oh well, I think it is still a cool project.

see it in person, dont judge by the photos. You'll be happy.

Beck4ABigChicago · #**1954** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 4:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by cbotnyse

see it in person, dont judge by the photos. You'll be happy.

Work at 444 N Mich (practically right next door), I am going to take a wonder across the river and see how it looks. I enjoy it from my office window, but I rarely have the time to go to street level and take a look from the angle of that pic. I'll let you know after I take some time to look again in person.

Alliance · #**1955** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 4:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by Beck4ABigChicago

Cool pics...I am a bit annoyed right now b/c I guess I am starting to see why Alliance is having a problem. Stop brainwashing me!!! I am going to hope this is just dirty glass, otherwise, it just kind of looks messy. Oh well, I think it is still a cool project.

Unfortunately, seeing it in person doesn't solve issues. But, as I've said, the glass is exceptionally low quality, but the buildings major issues are in its design.

LaSalle.St.Station · #**1956** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 4:38 AM**

^ such a crusade my son...... go to college... drink beer get laid.... relax.... it ain't that bad..... everyone I hear on the street seems pretty intrigued by the tower, and it ain't even done yet......

of course i'm no expert of it, just a fan.... I usually ignore subjects I don't care about, so your five daily posts here are a testiment to the man " Trump"

Alliance · #**1957** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 4:41 AM**

If it wasn't shiny no one would give it a second thought.

Chi649 · #**1958** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 5:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by Alliance

But, as I've said, the glass is exceptionally low quality

Just how is it low quality? All I can recall you saying is that it is wavy but I thought it was established that practically all glass is. Is it not entirely possible that the glass is above average quality or is it necessary to adhere strictly to the equation that wavy glass=bad quality?

I know that one of your main gripes about TTC is the lack of vertical lines but I think it is worth pointing out that there are some vertical lines that can be traced upwards but they are highly de-emphasized as compared to the horizontal elements.

Alliance · #**1959** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 6:10 AM**

Its not just the waviness, but its highly distortive and even blurry. In such a "neo-modernist" building, you're want less distortion or playfullness. Even Smith has admitted that the glass was probably below his expectations.

As far as the more important design, the over used setbacks and the "drunken" zig-zagging of the tower kills a lot of the verticality, not to mention its emphasized by the stripy vent-ish things. Not to mention that Smith still claims they reference local buildings

The setbacks that wrap around the building are small and superficial and the triangle backside is a bit on large end.

The building is comming into its own as it gets taller and more proportionate. But, I really like the garage (despite the fact that it ignores the tower its attached to) and the "modernist umbrellas"

LaSalle.St.Station · #**1960** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 6:38 AM**

God i miss Junior Reb.