tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531343.post1023996265477527923..comments2024-03-27T06:24:30.922-04:00Comments on A Weekly Dose of Architecture Books: Apple Moves Down Michigan AvenueJohn Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14842328320680692310noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531343.post-76009813440965743152015-12-09T15:22:52.285-05:002015-12-09T15:22:52.285-05:00Renderings make me crazy what with almost only thi...Renderings make me crazy what with almost only thin white able-bodied youngs represented...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531343.post-52681890526932937622015-11-28T20:24:42.570-05:002015-11-28T20:24:42.570-05:00I'm not keen on any taking of part of this pla...I'm not keen on any taking of part of this plaza like this.<br />I'd also like to say, if this store were a house, we'd call the lower level opening out to the river a "walk-out basement."<br />What's the construction of the "super-thin roof"? How many feet of snow can it hold? How resistant is it to debris from high winds?Jean SmilingCoyotehttp://eftornadosafehome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531343.post-80786925345528378512015-11-22T10:29:07.384-05:002015-11-22T10:29:07.384-05:00The below-grade portion used to be a food court, a...The below-grade portion used to be a food court, and from the few times I ate there, not a very successful one. It was geared to people working in the Equitable and other nearby buildings rather than the Riverwalk. But now that the Riverwalk is becoming more popular it makes sense to orient a shop to it. I'm pretty sure the city sees the Apple store as a way to increase foot traffic along the river.John Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842328320680692310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531343.post-75997416119803813792015-11-21T22:22:16.755-05:002015-11-21T22:22:16.755-05:00Nice design, it seems to relate well with the surr...Nice design, it seems to relate well with the surroundings, enhancing the urban environment. I'm not sure how Apple got hold of that real estate. It looks like it was (or is) city owned property. It appears from the photos and drawing that the building creates is a great addition to public space. In my opinion building those type of connections is a lost art, especially in cities like St. Louis, where I from.<br />Still I wonder from an urban planning standpoint this wouldn't be a better site for a restaurant or similar gathering spot with tables. A hang out space Still the architectural design contributes to the environment, modest and exuberant a the same time. it gives shape and supports human experience along the river.<br />I'm just not sure a retail store is the best use of the tiered space of the building that appears in the rendering. What is it, the goal to have views of the Chicago River while you shop? <br /> I tried to click on the link of the Tribune Story but they wanted me to register to read it, not sure if I want another inbox of offers.GMichaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306482392151340818noreply@blogger.com