The Chicago Spire is nearing reality. What are your thoughts on this building?
To me, it looks somewhat out of place against the existing skyline. Call me old-fashioned, but I like the big, box-like monster buildings that dominate the ‘city of broad shoulders’. The existing skyscrapers have a certain historic feel and the spire looks to dominate the entire skyline with sleek modern look that will clash with everything around it. That, and it looks like a giant dildo. Wassupwidat?
With Chicago representing the US for the 2016 Olympic bid, I have no doubt that some version of the Spire will be built if Chicago does indeed host those Olympics. Actually, they will probably build it no matter what.
I think it’s beautiful and awe-inspiring - a monument to modern engineering, and every time I drive by it, I’ll think, “Damn, that thing looks like a dildo,” while my teenaged son snickers quietly to himself in the backseat.
It’s nowhere near as hideous as Soldier Field, which now looks like a UFO landed on top of it and broke in half. I think the only reason it doesn’t fit into the skyline is because it’s so shiny. The Chicago skyline is pretty black-dominant.
That’s what they said about the Transamerica Building. To me the only problem is appears to be planned pretty much halfway between the Sears Tower and The Hancock Center, thus throwing off the visually dynamic look of the Chicago skyline. Is there a photo of how it would look from the Alder Planetarium?
I was in Chicago about a year ago and took the architecture society boat tour. The guide said that there were zoning restrictions on the heights of buildings along the waterfront. That three-sided, black tower near Navy Pier got through on some sort of fluke. So how did this thing get approved?
[Robin Williams voice] What are you, blind? It’s a COCK! It’s not a rocket, you sick fuck! It’s a cock! Look. It’s a cock and balls! A dick! Chorizo and the huevos! It’s a big stiffy! It’s a penis! Penis maximus! A willie! A weenie! Mr. Jiggle Daddy! The one-eyed wonder weasel! Don’t you see that? It’s Jimmy and the twins. Rumple Foreskin. He made this. It’s made from dil-dough. [/Williams]
No kidding. I only saw it from afar, so I only saw the UFO part, and my friend told me it had all the old-style columns and stuff. What the hell were they thinking?
Palm greasing, I’m sure. What is even worse about that black building is that it is located on the EAST side of Lake Shore Drive…land that is SUPPOSED to be reserved for the public, as in only park land & buildings. That building makes me mad every time I see it!
In regards to the spire…I think it’s awful. Hate it! And I agree with others that it doesn’t seem to blend in with the existing skyline.
I think it’s going to look beautiful, a gleaming gem amidst a stark cityscape. I imagine it will be awe-inspiring to see from the lawn in Millennium Park.
