Chicago, IL
Marina City needs a modern, welcoming, open, and interesting entry, consistent with its iconic and unusual architecture. Today, it is nearly impossible for a guest or member of the public to find our "front door," and once located, it is dark and off-putting. A creative design team should be able to find a way to disentangle our front door from a confusing mess of cars, ramps, and adjacent businesses, create a sense of light and spaciousness, connect us architecturally to the river walk, and make Marina City a magnet from street level as well as from the sky line.
Comments
I agree with the above. The Dearborn and State street entrances lack any sort of style. The steps are both too steep (Dearborn) and awkwardly shallow (State). An attempt at grace with the curve of the stair on State comes off all wrong. Each could use an overhead canopy. Neither entrance harmonizes with the building. Each needs a good design, congruent with a re-designed concourse. William Gibbons
I agree that this is hugely important. It would be interesting to see some of the drawings for how the riverwalk is going to create transitions from the street to the river level, and perhaps do something that harmonizes with that.
Show support
Add your name to a growing list of supporters that will show decision-makers that this campaign should become a reality.
Marina City Forum
Entry Re-design
Chicago, IL
Description:
Marina City needs a modern, welcoming, open, and interesting entry, consistent with its iconic and unusual architecture. Today, it is nearly impossible for a guest or member of the public to find our "front door," and once located, it is dark and off-putting. A creative design team should be able to find a way to disentangle our front door from a confusing mess of cars, ramps, and adjacent businesses, create a sense of light and spaciousness, connect us architecturally to the river walk, and make Marina City a magnet from street level as well as from the sky line.
Related topics:
I agree. So many people get confused about where our front door is, and how to get to the HOB. I've had to redirect people a couple of times when they're wandering around the lower levels acting lost.
I agree with the above. The Dearborn and State street entrances lack any sort of style. The steps are both too steep (Dearborn) and awkwardly shallow (State). An attempt at grace with the curve of the stair on State comes off all wrong. Each could use an overhead canopy. Neither entrance harmonizes with the building. Each needs a good design, congruent with a re-designed concourse. William Gibbons
I agree that this is hugely important. It would be interesting to see some of the drawings for how the riverwalk is going to create transitions from the street to the river level, and perhaps do something that harmonizes with that.
I agree. So many people get confused about where our front door is, and how to get to the HOB. I've had to redirect people a couple of times when they're wandering around the lower levels acting lost.