Now, on this episode of Extreme Makeover, Skyscraper Edition:
One Indiana Square!
This skyscraper was mentioned in another thread here, because its facade suffered some severe damage in a storm, and ended up being completely replaced some time afterward. Let's have a look-see, shall we?
Before:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/netmonkey/16560509/
Aftermath of the storm damage, which eventually led to this skyscraper's extreme makeover:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5755673...n/photostream/
And now, it's time for the big reveal! Here's the result of our Extreme Skyscraper Makeover!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_s_...n/photostream/
So for everyone playing at home, what do you all think? Did you like it better before, or do you love its new look?
I have to admit, I like both. I liked its original look, the white elements of its facade and those decorative elements around the top few floors really gave it a distinguished appearance, providing a nice contrast to the black glass. I've also seen at least one pic of it at night, it appeared to have a band of blue neon up there, which was hella cool.
Its new look is very modern and sleek, with much lighter colors.
How might I have made it over? I might have kept those white elements of the old facade, only re-skinned them in something sleek, like mirror polished stainless steel. And I might have made those decorative elements rounded on their faces instead of flat, for a modern look. And I have to admit, I like that blue and silver glass used in the makeover, I'd have gone with that, to give the building a fresher, lighter look. I guess my makeover would have combined elements of both the old and new designs.
What would you have done with it?
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