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Vesta Towers Decision Path (3 Towers (Split Site Public greens + views +…
Vesta Towers
Decision Path
2 Towers
Too tall to be engaging
3 Towers
Split Site
Public greens + views + space to give back
Non-Rigid Form
Chance for a unique and engaging exterior expression
Rectilinear floor plate
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Curvilinear floor plate
circular
Creates the same exterior visual affect as a rectilinear building
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Twisted Ovular
Wind + Views + Exciting
Super Core
Stayed Mass System + Super Core
Structural Support + Flexible interior
Core & Outrigger
Mitchell Truss
Stayed Mass
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Irregular curvitures
Gang's Aqua, MAD's Absolute
Embodies Transition
Rigid Form
Structurally simple
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Not providing Chicago with anything new
East Side
Park + N,W,S Lake View
Albeit heroic, all towers on the east side creates a standoffish expression as opposed to an inviting expression
West Side
Existing Foundation + Lake View
All towers on west side takes away more than we are giving back
1 Tower
Uncomfortably breaks the Chicago urban fabric