ArtMasterCLE

Great pics, @MayDay! These developments have already made a huge impact on the riverfront. Imagine how much the Peninsula and the overall riverfront could change within the next.decade with any luck. I’m optimistic.

Agreed. Except i’d like to see a multi-building development that steps up from shorter buildings on West 6th and also on St Clair Ave to taller towers as they approach Public Square.

Nice before and after; @urbanetics_ !!! What an incredible metamorphosis!

The second and third photos hints at the impact of the the tower’s reflective glass within context of the Public Square neighborhood. Nice!

From the Lake last Tuesday...

I believe someone mentioned upthread that the lighting strips that run the full heights of the East and West facades had been seen (probably testing), but I don’t believe there has been a sighting of the vertical lighting strips that wraps the crown.

Agreed, @Pleco. The writer clearly did not do his research in this case. Because there was a time when the now much cleaner Cuyahoga River was that polluted, this kind of misinformation can easily have a negative impact on national perception, convention business, and tourism.

@surfohio I do believe the tops of some of the taller structures, even considering the grade change, will be visible from this vantage point. So, IMHO, We will get some visual impact from this lakefront view.

It is a very cool piece of Cleveland history and personal history for many of us. Hessler Street was party central for students who attended school at CIA, CWRU, CIM, etc during the 1970s and 80s. The annual Hessler Street Fair was a major cultural event that attracted fun-seekers from far and wide until it was discontinued several years ago. The street itself had a unique personality and our young son and grandchildren loved the warn old wood bricks since they had never seen anything like them. I’m so glad this local treasure is being respectfully restored.

I see what you’re saying, @Sapientone. Ialways assumed it was the fault of the renderings, in terms of the dimness of the lights. However, we should also consider that the SHW logo will be backlighted against the crown, so lighting of the crown must be subdued enough to allow for maximum brand recognition. I think seeing it live will be a far more impactful experience than these renderings.

Sherwin-Williams Lighting Designs…

This new design simply seems confused. There are four distinct colors and multiple window styles visible on the facade, causing visual discontinuity.

Thank you, @metrocity! Well said. This is what I’ve been saying from the very beginning when the tower design was unveiled and people were complaining about the position. Any architect that is worth their fee would do the due diligence you describe for maximum impact. I’ve been preaching the advantage of moving the tower off PS. The reflections mentioned by @cadmen and creating a high impact terminus to Euclid Avenue when looking west had to have been studied in great detail. I believe the true WOW factor will present itself when the lighting is complete.

You’re right, @Ineffable_Matt ! great catch! I think there will be many surprise reflections around the Square, courtesy of this new tower. Happy 4th everyone!

Yes, especially if you’re originally from the south and have seen the stuff swallow up entire neighborhoods.