[Hi, Chas here. Long time lurker, first time poster*]
The spire on McMicken was recently renovated... its almost too good because the urns and ornaments look plastic-like now.
After reading through the RFQ, I am guessing that this project is going to attract a lot of firms who have significant interest in maintaining as much of the existing building as possible while adding on a contemporary addition. The challenge here, is doing it well for $30,000,000. I have high hopes for this project.
[*was a member about 8 years ago and faded/forgot my credentials/got a new e-mail address, Good to be back]