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Fabb · #1 Posted: **Jan 21, 2007, 10:47 AM**

One of Pelli's best, imo, but it seems that there aren't many good photos of it on the net. Those two, below, are form Pelli's official web site.

Please, post yours if you feel like sharing.

Atomic Glee · #2 Posted: **Jan 21, 2007, 12:45 PM**

That's really pretty. I dig it. I like most of Pelli's stuff, in fact - he's one of the few big names operating today whose stuff I actually enjoy.

Wheelingman04 · #3 Posted: **Jan 22, 2007, 6:49 PM**

It is one of my favorite's too.

X-fib · #4 Posted: **Jan 22, 2007, 8:54 PM**

So many great buildings in Chicago! This one doesn't get talked about much anymore it seems.

Scruffy · #5 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 1:14 AM**

I love Pelli. This tower looks just like the Society Tower in Cleveland but without the crown.

Dolemite · #6 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 1:36 AM**

Wasn't the Miglien-Beitler skyneedle supposed to be a 2000' stretched version of that building? And wasn't it supposed to be loated right across the street?

It's my favorite Pelli after IFC and BoA in Charlotte.

Tom Servo · #7 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 4:35 AM**

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Steely Dan · #8 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 4:42 AM**

^ yep. it's a beautiful building, but it's in a horrible location in terms of skyline presence. in any other midwest city, this building, at 681' tall, would be one of the shining gems in the skyline, but plopped down in the thick of chicago's loop, this very handsome tower just gets buried, so you have to physically go and seek it out if you want to see it.

Patrick · #9 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 5:56 AM**

One of Chicago's best, but in the Worst spot possible. It needs a more prominent location.

trvlr70 · #10 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 4:18 PM**

I agree 100% with the last three posts. I wish this guy was on Wabash or Wacker. It is truly a hidden gem. Even the name is tends to be forgettable.

Upward · #11 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 4:45 PM**

Yeah, that building is terribly located. I know I've seen pictures of it before, but I don't think I've ever seen it in the skyline. I don't have any sense of where it is relative to anything else. It must be totally obscured in the typical skyline views.

It's a shame, because it's nice. It would really stand out in any smaller city.

trvlr70 · #12 Posted: **Jan 23, 2007, 7:30 PM**

This is what happens to many NYC buildings.

Dr. Taco · #13 Posted: **Jun 10, 2008, 5:51 PM**

well, evidently, pelli is gonna get another shot at a chicago building, but in a teensy bit more prominent location. I never even knew this building existed, honestly...

Austin55 · #14 Posted: **Jun 11, 2008, 2:13 AM**

I love it! probably my favorite of his

jcchii · #15 Posted: **Jun 11, 2008, 3:06 AM**

it is in a bad location. even so, it needs to be around 800 ft

scalziand · #16 Posted: **Jun 19, 2008, 1:10 AM**

Well, there was supposed to be a 2000' 'twin' built across the street.

SolarWind · #17 Posted: **Jun 22, 2008, 5:26 PM**

June 19, 2008

Fabb · #18 Posted: **Jun 23, 2008, 4:55 AM**

Nice photo !
The facade reflects the sky in a subtle way.
Pelli did a good job...

America 117 · #19 Posted: **Jun 23, 2008, 9:35 PM**

the facade of this building is great.
but ive never seen this building before when i was in chicago.

BVictor1 · #20 Posted: **Jun 23, 2008, 10:11 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by America 117

the facade of this building is great.
but ive never seen this building before when i was in chicago.

it's been where it is for nearly 20 years. as mentioned before because of it's location in the loop surrounded by taller buildings it's easily missed.