A Building Stands Out

This is the new Jeanne Gang (of StudioGang, the award-winning women's architectural firm) building at the mouth of the Chicago River as it connects with Lake Michigan. Formerly Vista Tower, it's been renamed the Chicago Regis, I'm guessing to make sure people know it's an important, elite address. It's a fascinating building, not just because of the color, but also with the open two floors designed to let the strong winds pass through the building and reduce swaying.

[eDorre]

Wow! That is amazing. Great capture and thanks for the info!

[Kathy A]

The colours, patterns and shape make it an amazing looking building

[Diane]

That is fascinating, both the color and that two of the floors are open to let the winds through. I like how the color stands out.

[Nick]

Great shot of this very interesting looking building.

[Pam Knowler]

Wow how fascinating! A beautiful building and a great addition to the Chicago skyline! Love it!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Wow, a spectacular building in so many ways--coolio!

[Issi Bannerman]

It's also very shapely! Lovely image.

[Margo]

Very impressive

[Joan Robillard]

What a fabulous building

[Gosia]

Impressive

[Beryl Lloyd]

Waw ! beautiful , but makes me feel quite dizzy !

[KV]

Super interesting building... what about the window cleaners hanging off??? I can’t imagine doing that job.

[Mags]

Beautiful buildings! Love that moody sky too.

[Merrelyn]

They are so much more interesting than the surrounding buildings.

[Casablanca]

Wow, what a crazy shape building! Love it.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot and such an interesting looking building and it sure is tall looking.

[Joyce Lancaster]

Such a gigantic building and an amazing shape

[gloria jones]

That building certainly makes a statement...Super pov to take in in the building's design and lines.

[Babs]

What a fabulous building. I love the patterns and colours, the wavy shapes remind me of the ocean.

[Diana]

Such an amazing building beautifully captured.

[Lou Ann]

The first thing I saw was the open terrace! Oh my, genius architects for sure. It is a fabulous building.

[Pat Knowles]

Wow the shape of that is unique!

[Jean]

Wonderful! Very different!

[carol white]

Great capture.Don't think I'd want to go to the top of it

[Corinne C]

Superb cityscape

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

How many stories is this?

[George]

What an amazing structure - well composed to show it off.

[Islandgirl]

Impressive architecture!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It's really striking and reminds me somewhat of those unique skyscrapers in Dubai. Great shot!

[Taffy]

@ggshearron It's 101 stories tall, consisting of St Regis hotel, condos, and shops -- it's described as a 'mixed use.'

[Jane Pittenger]

Only women could design something as cool as this. Nice composition too

[Taffy]

@jgpittenger I totally agree! Her work is just stellar.

[Tom]

Fantastic architecture

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[Harry J Benson]

Interesting architecture

[Kathy]

Fantastic capture.

[Kat]

Wow excellent city shot.

[haskar]

Very impressive

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful building and capture

[Clare Gadsby]

rather shapely

[Ukandie!]

I miss downtown so so much, I cannot believe it is nearly a year since I have been in the heart of the city so love seeing your captures of it!