Glass River
Making architecture great again, this modern skyscraper designed by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is a prominent fixture on the Chicago River and is a blend of modern architectural elements with a nod to the Metropolis aesthetic of the city's past.
In this photo, the sunrise peaks through the cracks of the buildings illuminating the tower while keeping much of the river walk and surrounding buildings in shadow. This creates a natural vignette that keeps the emphasis on the subject and provides a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.
The slender, tapering design gives a graceful appearance despite its massive height of nearly 1400 feet. The building narrows in three stages as it rises with each "setback" aligned with the height of the neighboring buildings, creating a visual connection with its surroundings and reducing the perceived mass of the structure.
The facade is mostly reflective glass panels that provide a sleek modern look while mirroring the surrounding landscape to further blend with the city. It provides a dazzling spectrum of light and color depending on the time of day and the weather.
A bold graphic print for those who appreciate cutting-edge architecture blended into the history of one of America's most cherished cities.
Making architecture great again, this modern skyscraper designed by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is a prominent fixture on the Chicago River and is a blend of modern architectural elements with a nod to the Metropolis aesthetic of the city's past.
In this photo, the sunrise peaks through the cracks of the buildings illuminating the tower while keeping much of the river walk and surrounding buildings in shadow. This creates a natural vignette that keeps the emphasis on the subject and provides a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.
The slender, tapering design gives a graceful appearance despite its massive height of nearly 1400 feet. The building narrows in three stages as it rises with each "setback" aligned with the height of the neighboring buildings, creating a visual connection with its surroundings and reducing the perceived mass of the structure.
The facade is mostly reflective glass panels that provide a sleek modern look while mirroring the surrounding landscape to further blend with the city. It provides a dazzling spectrum of light and color depending on the time of day and the weather.
A bold graphic print for those who appreciate cutting-edge architecture blended into the history of one of America's most cherished cities.
Making architecture great again, this modern skyscraper designed by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is a prominent fixture on the Chicago River and is a blend of modern architectural elements with a nod to the Metropolis aesthetic of the city's past.
In this photo, the sunrise peaks through the cracks of the buildings illuminating the tower while keeping much of the river walk and surrounding buildings in shadow. This creates a natural vignette that keeps the emphasis on the subject and provides a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.
The slender, tapering design gives a graceful appearance despite its massive height of nearly 1400 feet. The building narrows in three stages as it rises with each "setback" aligned with the height of the neighboring buildings, creating a visual connection with its surroundings and reducing the perceived mass of the structure.
The facade is mostly reflective glass panels that provide a sleek modern look while mirroring the surrounding landscape to further blend with the city. It provides a dazzling spectrum of light and color depending on the time of day and the weather.
A bold graphic print for those who appreciate cutting-edge architecture blended into the history of one of America's most cherished cities.