lockmat Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 This guy doesn't hold back does he? Show me a city that does NOT have a boxy tradition, c'mon. Proposals have been put forward for a shiny new tower for the American city of Chicago that continues the boxy tradition of the city. As one would expect of what many think is the world's most boring skyline, the new design opts for the standard Chicago box with a small parking podium stuck onto its side. Constructed from steel and glass, the facades are as bland as it peak with the only bit of texture being the balcony cut outs which feature on the water-facing side of the tower.Considering the sites prime position no attempt has been made to make any sort of landmark. http://www.skyscrape...ws.php?ref=2803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Chicago's skyline boring? What a croc. True, the building isnt iconic, but by no means ugly. If every building had a spire, he would be praising this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Chicago has an awesome skyline. I personally nominate San Antonio as the largest city with a completely boring skyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Chicago has an awesome skyline. I personally nominate San Antonio as the largest city with a completely boring skyline.San Antonio's skyline is interesting in the sense that it is largely a relic of the early 20th century. Lots of sandstone colors, very typical of southwestern cities (including Houston for a time). It isn't very well filled-out, though.Personally, I think Denver holds the 'most boring' title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 San Antonio's skyline is interesting in the sense that it is largely a relic of the early 20th century. Lots of sandstone colors, very typical of southwestern cities (including Houston for a time). It isn't very well filled-out, though.Personally, I think Denver holds the 'most boring' title.From a western vantage point, sure, but put the rockies behind anything and it looks at least kinda cool. New Orleans skyline is boring. Good thing that doesn't matter, because the food and culture are the best in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 From a western vantage point, sure, but put the rockies behind anything and it looks at least kinda cool. New Orleans skyline is boring. Good thing that doesn't matter, because the food and culture are the best in the world.That's fantastic if you're looking west, not so fantastic if you're looking in any other direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 boring? yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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