editor Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 This is the fourth of five HAIF contests. We're having a series of five contests here at HAIF. Partially to thank our loyal readers for 3+ years of quality discussions, and partially just for fun. Each contest will be slightly different, but in all no purchase will be necessary. The winner gets a spiffy new HAIF T-Shirt (size "large") available nowhere else. You could call it a "limited edition" because it says "Architecture Capitol of Texas" instead of "Architecture Capital of Texas." Or you could just call it free. True or False: Wells Fargo Plaza in downtown Houston was intentionally designed in the shape of a dollar sign. First correct answer wins the shirt. You only get to answer once. No fair posting True and then postinf False right after, or the other way around. If there are multiple correct answers, the first one posted wins. Yes, moderators can enter and win, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown_resident Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 false... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 ture.and it does from the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 eh oh well - i guess you can tell that i don't really give a $$$ about that building...but that's another thread altogether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Believe it or not, sevfiv wins. The idea that the building was deliberately designed as dollar bill is an urban legend. The architect of the building, Richard Keating, e-mailed me about it a couple of months ago to correct this myth.The e-mail exchange that followed included questions from HAIF members for him, and it became Ten Questions with Richard Keating.sevfiv: PM me your name and mailing address and I'll get the shirt out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 holy crapcakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I want a T-shirt...when is the next contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Maybe Septemberish. Should it be shirts again, or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirzania Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Maybe Septemberish. Should it be shirts again, or something else?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Only if we can get size smalls too. (Some of us here don't quite make that 5'3" mark.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Believe it or not, sevfiv wins. The idea that the building was deliberately designed as dollar bill is an urban legend. The architect of the building, Richard Keating, e-mailed me about it a couple of months ago to correct this myth. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> People hate to give up their urban myths. Imagine how many barroom arguments we can get into with that bit of information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Only if we can get size smalls too. (Some of us here don't quite make that 5'3" mark.) for real - am i getting a nightshirt? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I for one vote for coffee mugs - since Im a 2x --- Im 6'4" so I cant really fit into a xl, but what the hell.Also it might be wise to have a disignated contest time - ie. 2nd tuesday of the month @ noon, or 7 pm ---- I didnt know we had a contest until it was long over. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Maybe an Architectural Capital Stein. http://www.cafepress.com/artefaqs.27271193 But a mug would be nice also. Or a tote bag, or maybe a jefferson davis thong j/k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Do I get a shirt if I guess why it was designed like that in the first place? Anyway, if you look at the tower from certain angles, it is either reaaaly wide, or really narrow, but, it always looks curvy.. The architect wanted to give the tower a sleeker look , that would somehow break up the mass, and give it a sleeker look, thus, making the wide end seem smaller, and the narrow end seem larger. (As far as I can guess! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 True or False: Wells Fargo Plaza in downtown Houston was intentionally designed in the shape of a dollar sign.False? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 False?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Umm, you are a little late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Umm, you are a little late.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>giggle giggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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