Chicago by River
2021 September 28 19:31 stuartscott 2631364¤ 8126752¤
Last week I had the pleasure of taking a boat tour that explored the incredible architecture of Chicago's skyline.
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2021 September 28 20:09 stuartscott 2731205¤
River Point is a 52 story skyscraper on the riverside that sits above an active railway and subway system, causing the parabolic arch in the base of the building.
In the riverfront plaza sits Santiago Calatrava's Constellation Sculpture.
Also a shoutout to our excellent tour guide Bonnie who can be seen in the bottom right!
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2021 September 28 19:54 stuartscott 2524246¤ 1243693¤
The black building on the left is the Willis Tower, which at 110-stories, is the tallest in Chicago!
The pink building next to the Willis Tower is 311 South Wacker Drive which is crowned with five cylinders lit by 1,852 fluorescent tubes, making it one of the most visible Chicago skyscrapers at night!
Our tour guide affectionately referred to the two buildings as Tall, Dark and Handsome, and Pretty in Pink
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2021 September 28 20:14 stuartscott 2435195¤
The 54 story skyscraper at 150 North Riverside Plaza is wider than its footprint! The building occupies only 25% of its lot, while the remaining 75% is reserved for a public park, amphitheater, and riverwalk.
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2021 September 28 19:41 stuartscott 2139141¤
This wavy boi was my favourite!
At 101-stories, the St. Regis is the tallest structure in the world designed by a woman - Jeanne Gang.
The three interconnected towers feature a curvilinear design, further accentuated by the six different shades of glass used. Towards the top of the tallest towers is a "blow-through floor" that reduces wind-induced sway.
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