Just picked up a Helmut Jahn book published in 1986. It was only 5 bucks..woohoo!! What I found most interesting were the projects that were never built. All photos by Keith Palmer.
Humana Building 1982
Louisville
The Humana Building design was later utilized for a project in Durban, South Africa.
Block 37 1983
Chicago
Two early renderings
The final design included a 300,000 square foot shopping mall. Inspired in part by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. No comment on what eventually became of this space.
Bank of the Southwest Tower 1982
Houston
Helmut actually presented seven designs for the tower.
The final design
60 Wall Street 1983
New York
Three different designs were offered.
The final contextual rendering
San Diego Convention Center 1984
Broadway and 52nd Street 1985
New York
South Ferry Plaza 1985
New York
Television City 1985
150 story tower
Ten Columbus Circle 1985
New York
1,275 feet tall
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