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"Neither new skin replaced the four-story marble columns that make up the building's base or, in architectural terms, foot. "It looks like a guy with a nice suit on who is wearing white tennis shoes," Mannheimer said."
:lol::lol::lol:

The thing I find interesting about the base is not just the fact that it's leaves it as a total mismatch with the tower above it. It also leaves an untapped resource at ground level. If Maurer were smart, he'd redesign the whole base to extend to the sidewalk, increasing building square footage while creating street-front retail that he could rent, creating a new revenue stream for his building.

Rumor has it that Regions Bank wants the lights on top to be green instead of blue.

^^ I'm kindof surprised they didn't go with greenish tinted glass instead of blue if they now want green led lights. It's not gonna match the rest of the building. I don't think it matters that much however. There really isn't anything currently green in the way of lights on the downtown skyline now. It could add some nice color. Its gonna be a hard sell however. I think between tradition (the blue Indiana National Bank sign on original building, the blue stripe on the interim remodel) and the fact that this is COLTS town (blue), they will have a hard time getting the public to buy into it. The interim (previous) remodel had that blue stripe included just for that very reason.

Rumor has it that Regions Bank wants the lights on top to be green instead of blue.

It would be nice to see some diversity in the lighting schemes downtown. The red, white, or blue lighting that adorns most buildings downtown is getting a bit tired and plays into the Midwest city stereotype of conformance and non-creativity.

It would be nice to see some diversity in the lighting schemes downtown. The red, white, or blue lighting that adorns most buildings downtown is getting a bit tired and plays into the Midwest city stereotype of conformance and non-creativity.

300 North Meridian has a nice "gold" lighting scheme going on. ;)

Well they are done with the re-cladding and 26 pages of discussion in this thread! Just a few more pieces of equipment to remove from the 5th floor. Soon the North surface lot will open back up.

I think it looks nice. Now the real fun begins on the inside taking the old curtain out.

I like the new sign they are putting up on this building. For this building its actually nice to have a sign to remember which bank it is now. I still think of it sometimes as Indiana National Bank -- or sometimes Union Planters (wasn't it National Bank of Detroit for a while too?). Now, hopefully I'll remember that it is "Regions" Bank. Anyway -- I saw it from the west today at about 5:30 pm. They had "REGI" done -- probably will finish the rest of the sign in the next day or two. It has a green symbol for Regions Bank that looks good against the silver / blue of the building. I think it looks good because it seems to "finish" off the building. It had looked pretty blank on those east and west sides of the building - which didn't have any neon on it. It'll add a little bit more color to the skyline when they light up the letters.

I like the new sign they are putting up on this building. For this building its actually nice to have a sign to remember which bank it is now. I still think of it sometimes as Indiana National Bank -- or sometimes Union Planters (wasn't it National Bank of Detroit for a while too?). Now, hopefully I'll remember that it is "Regions" Bank. Anyway -- I saw it from the west today at about 5:30 pm. They had "REGI" done -- probably will finish the rest of the sign in the next day or two. It has a green symbol for Regions Bank that looks good against the silver / blue of the building. I think it looks good because it seems to "finish" off the building. It had looked pretty blank on those east and west sides of the building - which didn't have any neon on it. It'll add a little bit more color to the skyline when they light up the letters.

I agree with you. When I started here it was NBD.

I was on Mass Ave the other day, and I thought that part of the cladding was not all done. The cladding made the building look so professional and finally like Indy has a new building downtown. I did not look alot at the cladding, so it must be done outside? I was at the toy store and avoiding people looking like they were going to ask me for money so that is why I was not gauking.

Press release from Regions Bank...

REGIONS SIGN LIGHTING - THURSDAY, OCT. 22, DUSK
The Regions name and logo now proudly adorn the Circle City's downtown skyline on the east and west sides of the Tower. This Thursday at dusk, we will light the Regions sign for the very first time for all to see. It's time to expect more illumination!

That explains why the LED doesn't wrap around. They need to change thwe color of the LED for various events...and surely SOMEONE here knows how to get in touch with Chase about the color scheme for the crown. That screams to be changed during various times/events throughout the year.

Anyone know Ta,ara Zahn or Terry Sweeny at IDI? They would be a good start.

That explains why the LED doesn't wrap around. They need to change thwe color of the LED for various events...and surely SOMEONE here knows how to get in touch with Chase about the color scheme for the crown. That screams to be changed during various times/events throughout the year.

Anyone know Ta,ara Zahn or Terry Sweeny at IDI? They would be a good start.
I know Tamara's husband. He's an attorney in this building. If I ever see him I'll say something.

That explains why the LED doesn't wrap around. They need to change thwe color of the LED for various events...and surely SOMEONE here knows how to get in touch with Chase about the color scheme for the crown. That screams to be changed during various times/events throughout the year.

Anyone know Ta,ara Zahn or Terry Sweeny at IDI? They would be a good start.
Yeah, that's always bugged me. Honestly, how hard would it be to do something like what John Hancock does in Chicago?

How hard could it be to change the crown (and spotlights on the setbacks) to red and green for the holiday season or red, white, and blue for 4th of July?

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EddieB317: Thanks for all the nice pictures. These shots make that building look pretty good. It'll be good to see the top lit up, beginning tomorrow night.

Well, they are by no means great photos, (handheld 1/15 @ f4 1600iso) but I grabbed a couple on my way home from school last night. I like how dark the building looks at night. The black exterior look goes really well in contrast to the other well lit buildings. I know it sounds funny, but it really defines itself from the other buildings this way. I like it.

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^^ Awesome!

I forgot to look for it last night!

I take it from you photos that the blue LEDs are brighter now?

Honestly, I dont know. The slow shutter allows the camera to gather lots of light, so it may not be 100% true lighting.

I was in a hurry to get home too, so I didnt stick around. It doesnt feel like it was brighter, but it could have been.

I know, bad answer

what are the side of the tower? Looks darker and outlined, and was not sure about the outlining materials?

looks darker than i thought at night... but i think someone posted before that the old curtain wall has to be removed.

Honestly, I dont know. The slow shutter allows the camera to gather lots of light, so it may not be 100% true lighting.

I was in a hurry to get home too, so I didnt stick around. It doesnt feel like it was brighter, but it could have been.

I know, bad answer

lol, that's ok

It's not any brighter, I've checked it out the last couple of nights. I'm still holding on the possibility of them changing the pattern.

Are they going to pull the arch details from the columns at the base of the building? in the latest pictures(see p.2 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=500482&page=2) and p.26 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=500482&page=26)) posted they are still there. In all of the renderings (p.1 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=500482&page=1)) the columns do not have the arch fillers in between. I think that if they are not going to drastically change the base they should at least pull the arches so that the very static linear design of the new facade is somewhat complimented by the columns.

Just a thought.

It seems to me a quick and easy fix for the pedistal would be to get rid of all the white marble (that cracks and falls off) on the columns and replace it with a flat silver or a satin stainless steel siding of some sort. This would tie back to the new defined borders between the different glass patterns on the above tower and give the base a more modern updated look as well. The dark black glass and fencing facade over the parking garage portion acually ties in fairly well with the black glass on the new tower portion. They could probably get away without having to update it if they are concerned about $$$$.

As far as I know, the base is not getting anything done to it, nothing! Just seems that something would go on to blend the upper floors with the rest.

I think the re-clad looks awesome, job well done. The only thing I don't like is how the left the base look the same, but whatever. Looks pretty badass at night!

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The tower got me thinking. On the show ''One day at a time", the original tower was quickly shown as was downtown from the air. Would like to see a past picture and present from that angle.

I have noticed that the top 3 levels are much brighter at night than the other levels, is this due to the interior curtain wall being removed? Will the whole tower eventually be that transparent at night?

I have noticed that the top 3 levels are much brighter at night than the other levels, is this due to the interior curtain wall being removed? Will the whole tower eventually be that transparent at night?

Probably. But as you know, they probably won't leave that many lights on all the time. Possibly an oversight by the workers. Or they were working late.

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I hope they saved the receipt for the lighting of the building!!! It is terrible and barely visible even when standing at the base of the tower!

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Is there red lighting outlining the building? I haven't noticed that before.

Is there red lighting outlining the building? I haven't noticed that before.

Nope, someone's been boosting the saturation. :-)

This has become one of my favorites in the city, but I like the old lighting scheme much better.

Nope, someone's been boosting the saturation. :-)

No, that would be from the city lights...

I heard on the news that the lighting will be changing to green because of it's new name (Regions Bank) Did anyone else hear this? It will definitely stand out even more, but it will be interesting to see if it looks good.

I heard on the news that the lighting will be changing to green because of it's new name (Regions Bank) Did anyone else hear this? It will definitely stand out even more, but it will be interesting to see if it looks good.

That's a good thing. If anything it gives the poor saps responsible for installing the blue lighting a chance to redeem themselves. Hopefully more than 90% of the lights will work this time around! Such a shame too, this building looks truly fantastic after all the work they put into it.

I heard on the news that the lighting will be changing to green because of it's new name (Regions Bank) Did anyone else hear this? It will definitely stand out even more, but it will be interesting to see if it looks good.

I didn't hear that, but it doesn't sound too logical. Why wouldn't that have been planned from the beginning? If the new lighting system is an LED system it will be incredibly expensive to replace, if it isn't LED it is probably just a matter of changing a color lens.

I also don't like the idea of green and hope that we keep the familiar cobalt blue in our skyline. The green I always associate with bank of america plaza in dallas.

I would like green and hopefully the rumor is true

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^^ nice!

i still hate that north and south, west dark strip on the side of the building.. I roll my eyes every time I see it..

i still hate that north and south, west dark strip on the side of the building.. I roll my eyes every time I see it..

That is Indy's dramatic touches. 3 Mass is trying to catch up, but the powers that be went hmm...

i still hate that north and south, west dark strip on the side of the building.. I roll my eyes every time I see it..

My actions exactly.

not to mention the LED lighting is the worst I have ever seen! The reclad almost gets it, but yes, the dark strips suck too

I actually like the reclad, just cannot get over the base. Trying to, and I don't think it will change unless someone else buys the thing.

I think the base could be ok if they took out the arched spans Between the columns and cleaned it alot. The little curved details really don't fit with the new hard angles of the reclad. It wouldn't be perfect but it would be much better IMO.

not to mention the LED lighting is the worst I have ever seen! The reclad almost gets it, but yes, the dark strips suck too

I personally think the reclad is terrible. It looks cheap and incomplete. It is a complete shame the design was ever approved. It looks like they ran out of money and just partially finished it. The building is an eyesore.

That they still have to remove the former facade from WITHIN the building. That is why much of the building still looks rather dull. Once the it is removed it should make for a much more clear and polished design. :)

That they still have to remove the former facade from WITHIN the building. That is why much of the building still looks rather dull. Once the it is removed it should make for a much more clear and polished design. :)

In the pictures above you can see this on the top 5 floors that have had the former facade removed. Those finished floors look great at night.

I don't like the base, that is the part that looks cheap. Nothing surprises me. If the next tower was aluminum siding somehow approved by the city, and fake plastic brick, I would not be surprised.

Dont know if anyone noticed this evening but they were playing around with different color patterns on the LED panels on the top north and south sides. Apparently it's not limited to just blue, but I saw all colors of the rainbow.... including some different patterns of color like red, white and blue for 4th of July, and red and green for Xmas, pink for breast cancer awareness. It also looks like the lights that had burned out were fixed as well. Here's hoping they put on nice holiday light shows. :)

REALLY? That's awesome to hear...I have been hoping for multi-colors...maybe Chase will follow???

I went to Kathy Griffin last night at the Murat. The top of the Regions Tower was green all evening. It looked great and complimented their Regions Bank logo.

Yeah, I noticed it being green Saturday night while sitting out at WRSP listening to the free Rob Dixon concert. It looked nice.

Sounds like we could use some pictures...

I was driving through downtown on saturday night and I too saw the green!!! Threw me off at first cause it was so different for the downown skyline, but I LOVE it!! Excellent addition of color that was desperately needed, downtown just felt vibrant from the sky.

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I saw the green the other night and it is such an improvement over the barely visibile blue! It really does look good. I am anxious to see what other colors come along...

^^ CWilson758...... Looks like you might have your wish. I saw some other color displays on the Chase Tower last night as well. It was the first couple of floors just under the white terraced roofing. There was a rainbow effect around the entire top of the building. Not sure how or why they were creating this effect. It looked nice however. Anyone else see it last night?

^^ Looks like you might have your wish. I saw some other color displays on the Chase Tower last night as well. It was the first couple of floors just under the white terraced roofing. There was a rainbow effect around the top of the building. Not sure how or why they were creating this effect. I think they added some LED lights to the interior top windows similar to the IPL building on the circle. It looked nice however. Anyone else see it last night?

I did see it. It was interior lighting that was cycling through multiple colors. I thought it looked good. It is be the caterer that took over after durham. Im thinking something similar to skyline club for private events.


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WOW! We were coming from the westside via I-70 last night around 9:30 and I didn't notice...thanks!

Could the "rainbow" color scheme have been a gay pride bash on top of the Chase Tower? I know this week there has been a lot of talk regarding such events. Perhaps that's it?

Definitely good to see more color added to the skyline...as opposed to the typical red, white, and blue.

I saw the lights on the top of the Regions Tower tonight -- running a combination of red and blue stripes that were very quickly alternating. Definitely very different. The lights weren't real bright - but it added some action up in the sky. The green seems to show up the best, from what I've seen so far.

Took this last night.

Taken in context, it blends really nicely yet still distinguishes itself.

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