ArtMasterCLE

I agree with you Whipjacka. It's a beautiful view of the contemporary Key Tower, the World Center, Convention Center and the new Hilton--the entire convention ensemble in one dynamic shot. Best of all, the majestic Terminal Tower stands proudly in the background. This view will be even more spectacular at night with that streak of light on the Hilton leading the eye skyward.

Great pics KJP! I agree, it was a beautiful, crisp morning. Great light for photographing the multi-dimensional character of this building. You captured that aspect beautifully-especially the first pic showing the southwest elevation from the east side of Mall B. I love the the way the character of the light affects the color and reflectivity of the glass curtain wall, making it take on a different personality almost every time you look at it, much like Moussavi's MOCA at Uptown. Thanks for the great pics!

Not to worry KJP. Now that I'm plugged in, I plan to be very active. Thank you for the warm welcome. Several of the earlier posts were discussing Hilton's sensitivity to context. In my opinion, CooperCarry not only does a great job of contextual design, but their building pays true homage to its neighboring traditional buildings at the mall/pedestrian level by reflecting those structures in its glass curtain wall. Then, as the building progresses to the skyline/distant view, CooperCarry modifies the visual language of the curtain wall, leading the eye skyward with a streak of light and finally tilting the building toward the mall as if bowing in the prescience of the greats of architecture's past. That final bow, represented by the tilting top becomes the signature statement on the skyline that seems to say "while I bow in the presence of the greats of the past, I assert myself as the future."

Thank you Dave68. I'm really anxious to see that section take shape because even at the structural steel stage, I think it will be interesting to watch.

I am a long time reader, first time contributor to this forum. Does anyone know at what floor level the angled section of the structure that tilts toward the mall in deference to Burnham begins? I truly love the design. It shows a respect for the past in the visual language of the future. Another example of excellent architecture for CLE.