The Contrarian was in Second City recently. The skyscraper is better appreciated on flat midwest terrain. Actually, I believe one of the easier structures to design, except for the ground floor, which few designers are able to overcome. Many enthusiasts play with hats to compensate for the lack of body that many of these buildings project. There is always a subtle distinction between ornament and decoration. I would argue one requires purpose. As one looks below at Trump tower, the naked pole seems to point to an attitude whereas in the case of Willis Tower (formerly Sears) the communication poles reach for the skies in a more egalitarian gesture.
Trump Tower, Chicago
