Chicago Reflections

 
[Reflections in the glass of 131 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago /Image & Artwork: designslinger]

Well, we've hit the 3 month mark as residents of the City of Chicago. We've lived for
longer periods of time in corporate rentals while working on a film location, so this move still has a temporary feeling. It's like we're living the movie location life, but without the movie!

 
[Wrigley Building reflected in the glass facade of Trump Tower, Chase Bank Building in glass /Images & Artwork:
designslinger]

Loving the architecture. There is so much to see and take in, it gets a little overwhelming
at times.

 
[Marquette Building reflected in glass /Image & Artwork: designslinger]

We spent 13 years in LA, and there were the New York years before that, and I've missed
that old-world kind of big city experience.

 
[Reflections at 191 N. Wacker Drive; Reflective facade of the James R.Thompson, State of Illinois Center;
Images & Artwork: designslinger]

LA lives up to its reputation as a sprawling, gigantic suburb looking for its center. 

 
[The reflective curve of 333 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago /Image & Artwork: designslinger]

There isn't much I miss about Los Angeles, and don't even go there with the, "Just wait
until winter" comment. I've lived in cold climates before, so been there, done that. I hated the monotony of the endless sunny days. I miss our friends. What a great bunch of people.

I'm just a big city boy at heart, and although LA is a very big, spread-out kind of city, it's
just not my cup of tea. I guess I'm old-fashioned that way. I feel so much more alive in the environment we're in now. And, being the architecture/history nut that I am, what more could one ask for. I grew up here and so it feels familiar, but at the same time, very different. When I visited my old neighborhood, it was virtually unrecognizable. That's what I love about city life, the constant change and movement. LA was all about moving around in a car, here we walk all the time and ride public transportation. Mitch keeps saying to me, "I love it here." I feel like I'm back where I belong. Life is good.
 
Posted by designslinger at 9/3/2009 2:13 AM
Categories: Architecture, Ephemera
Tags: reflections in glass city life Los Angeles
 

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  • 9/3/2009 10:38 AM Ampersand Seven wrote:
    Gorgeous photos. I've long been fascinated with buildings reflected in other buildings. The last shot of 333 W. Wacker Drive looks almost sci-fi.

    A little off topic, but have you had the chance to investigate 35 E. Wacker Drive yet? It's one of my favorites, especially for that birdcage elevator that goes up to the dome. I'd love to see the full designslinger report on it someday. :hint hint: :)
    1. 9/4/2009 6:53 AM designslinger wrote:
      Haven't been in the old Jewelers Building in years. We will definitely make a visit, take lots of pics, and post a few in the near future.
      As you know, there are so many great places to visit and so little time! Wonder if Helmut Jahn is still perched up in the birdcage tower?

      1. 9/4/2009 10:49 AM Ampersand Seven wrote:
        Yup, Helmut still rules the roost. In fact, it was a Helmut Jahn employee who smuggled me up to the top for a look around.
        1. 9/4/2009 4:06 PM designslinger wrote:
          Ooooooo, you are sooooo lucky!

  • 9/3/2009 10:42 AM Kelvin wrote:
    Living in Chicago was one of the best years of my life. I totally understand your sentiment. LA can be so very depressing. Thanks for sharing, as always.

    -Kelvin
    1. 9/4/2009 7:09 AM designslinger wrote:
      That was a great time wasn't it? Chicago city is pretty amazing. There are a lot of people who love LA - the place, but it wasn't a good fit for us. Our Los Angeles experience will always be about the friends we made who became our West Coast family.

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