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Old 12-11-2007, 07:30 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Interesting that you like the Harold Washington.

The building in and of itself is OK, although a lot of its elements are questionable. moreso than any though, its the tacked on roof features that came later which are way too exaggerated and out of proportion..to the point of cartoonish. This column by Lynn Becker pretty much sums up my feelings on the design
Repeat - Chicago's Harold Washington Library

All we have to do is look to Seattle to see that yes, it is possible to design forward looking modern librarys "worth saving"
This is very true, the ornaments are out of proportion, that is something that is a problem. I think it is not really noticeable when you are on the sidewalk or even driving a block or so away, but from the air or from a longer distance you can.
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Old 01-06-2008, 02:58 PM
 
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Any comments about this location 225 W. Huron St?
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