Posted by Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 24 July 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
The Aon Center is a modern skyscraper in Chicago designed by architect firms Edward Durell Stone and The Perkins and Will partnership, and completed in 1973 as the Standard Oil Building. With 83 floors and a height of 1,136 feet (346 m), it is the second tallest building in Chicago, surpassed in height only by the Sears Tower. It is the fourth tallest in the United States and the 16th-tallest in the world. Photo taken July 13, 2008.
I like how the green foliage of the trees and the blue of the sky accents the white geometric lines of the building.
24 Jul 2008 6:30am
Still bright and shining, well captured! How do they keep this building so clean? Newer business buildings (especially that of the 80s) look pretty rough in comparison to this.
24 Jul 2008 10:23am
hehe -- i can't help but think of Coit Tower when i see this! :) Great shot -- man is always erecting these types of architectural achievements -- the world over! :)
24 Jul 2008 10:54am
Great lines... thanks for the background information, very interesting!
24 Jul 2008 11:26am
I like the contrast of colors and how you frame it, nice shot!
24 Jul 2008 12:15pm
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