#088 l Aon Center l LOS ANGELES l 262m l 62fl - Page 2

DrumCorpsAlum · February 22nd, 2003, 09:18 PM

7/10. While it is after all a box, I like the contrast between black and white. Maybe it could be a different color, like if the black was shiny silver, and the white was black. It would look a little more modern then, and not so 80's. Come to think of it, that would look pretty sharp, I might Photoshop that.

The Messiah · February 23rd, 2003, 09:56 PM

Never knew that there was a fire in tha building!Was quite big..
But that isn't where we are talking about.
I think it's just another box,but a high box!The colours ain't that nice.... 6.5/10

February 24th, 2003, 01:39 AM

I reaaalllllllllllly don't like that building. Very ugly box in my opinion. Some of LA's glass buildings are beautiful, but this simply sucks. 3.5/10

Ashram · February 24th, 2003, 09:52 PM

5/10 Totally unremarkable except for it's height.

Monkey · March 15th, 2003, 10:00 AM

Aon ... Argon ... aargh!!!

Practically the box per se, somewhat redeemed by its slimness & height. I truly would like to know the color: black or olive green? Considering the building sits in LA, I assume it's black!

Btw, I'm grateful that many people expect just a wee bit more variety from architects these days in terms of shape & fassade design.

6.

April 1st, 2003, 07:03 AM

Nice box in my eyes...
8/10.

Chi-town · April 2nd, 2003, 04:20 AM

It's not that it's a box, it's just that it isn't a very attractive box.

7

April 6th, 2003, 05:18 AM

Blech! This might be the ugliest skyscraper in the world. I will actually DETRACT points for it being so tall! A building this bland should be 350-400 ft tall max! It's amazing that this was L.A.'s (and the western U.S.'s) tallest building for years! TEAR THIS MONSTROSITY DOWN!

***Sky*** · April 17th, 2003, 11:42 PM

6/10

A boring but huge box

April 18th, 2003, 12:11 AM

A design like this needs at least some more interesting color-schemes.....to express it's been designed.

CTroyMathis · April 19th, 2003, 10:18 AM

I remember the fire all too well, being in town at the time.

I bet one day they'll reglaze the tower in glass and we'll all find new respect for the tall slender box, eh? 7.

TropicalSQ744 · May 4th, 2003, 09:59 AM

Not much better than AON in Chicago.. Very boring looking but it's slimness is cool

7/10

alex3000 · May 4th, 2003, 10:38 PM

I love that building!!!!
9/10

rj2uman · May 26th, 2003, 03:24 PM

Since this was the tallest in CA for so long this has a lot of nostalgic meaning for me. 8.5/10

Imperfect Ending · May 29th, 2003, 10:14 AM

10

I can't take my eyes off that building while going to school...
Its neat.
I was born in '88 so I didnt know there was a fire.
Shocked me to see that picture

Falcaonet · June 13th, 2003, 11:45 PM

7.5/10.A bit boxy but impressive..

james2390 · June 14th, 2003, 09:01 AM

nice and clean looking, i give this one an 8

Money Man · June 17th, 2003, 01:45 AM

This building is the second tallest building in Downtown L.A. my home town and i love it, but i think that it is boring and i wish that it is shaped differently to match along such giants as the Library Tower and the 777 Tower. Besides that i think that it is a dizzying hieght even though it isn't close to its brother in chicago. I love it and that is why i gave it a 9 for height and orginanality.

June 17th, 2003, 03:36 AM

This tower SCREAMS LA to me because It was dominant on the skyline for much of my life. Amazingly enough I can recognize it instantly even though it's not terribly distinct, too many 70's and 80's Hollywood movies I suppose.

There's nothing really special about it though and I really despise most signage on a tower top, especially on this one. It's got that ugly white/brown 70's color scheme, although LA haze makes it look better from a distance. It's a landmark though for sure.

6/10

August 30th, 2003, 03:05 AM

7/10

A nice, slim black box.

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February 22nd, 2003, 09:18 PM	#21
DrumCorpsAlum Phoenix, AZ/Camden, SC Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ/Camden, SC Posts: 320 Likes (Received): 0	7/10. While it is after all a box, I like the contrast between black and white. Maybe it could be a different color, like if the black was shiny silver, and the white was black. It would look a little more modern then, and not so 80's. Come to think of it, that would look pretty sharp, I might Photoshop that. __________________ http://www.galleychronicles.com http://www.facebook.com/DrumCorpsAlum

February 23rd, 2003, 09:56 PM	#22
The Messiah Finishing this fight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middelburg(The Netherlands) Posts: 1,301 Likes (Received): 1	Never knew that there was a fire in tha building!Was quite big.. But that isn't where we are talking about. I think it's just another box,but a high box!The colours ain't that nice.... 6.5/10 __________________ The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 2 characters.

May 4th, 2003, 09:59 AM	#32
TropicalSQ744 Boeing 747-412 9V-SPK Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore (Yishun) Posts: 383 Likes (Received): 0	Not much better than AON in Chicago.. Very boring looking but it's slimness is cool 7/10 __________________ Singapore Roars! into SSC - Visit our forum today! Lion City in the sun, Tropical paradise on earth ----------------------------------------------------- Skyscrapers.com - Stuff on architectural styles, facade materials and building structures etc. \| HowStuffWorks.com - Skyscrapers \| Popular Science mag - How high can they build? \| Popular Science mag - New sturdier, safer, and smarter skyscrapers. \| Asian forumers post count thread \| Asian and Middle Eastern Skyscraper Forums Stats thread \| Singapore U/C thread

May 4th, 2003, 10:38 PM	#33
alex3000 I'm not Chinese Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,347 Likes (Received): 1	I love that building!!!! 9/10 __________________ California must protect its borders from AUSTRIA.

February 24th, 2003, 01:39 AM	#23
Mr. Detroit Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I reaaalllllllllllly don't like that building. Very ugly box in my opinion. Some of LA's glass buildings are beautiful, but this simply sucks. 3.5/10

February 24th, 2003, 09:52 PM	#24
Ashram Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 140 Likes (Received): 0	5/10 Totally unremarkable except for it's height.

March 15th, 2003, 10:00 AM	#25
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,616 Likes (Received): 1	Aon ... Argon ... aargh!!! Practically the box per se, somewhat redeemed by its slimness & height. I truly would like to know the color: black or olive green? Considering the building sits in LA, I assume it's black! Btw, I'm grateful that many people expect just a wee bit more variety from architects these days in terms of shape & fassade design. 6.

April 1st, 2003, 07:03 AM	#26
Calilover89 Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Nice box in my eyes... 8/10.

April 2nd, 2003, 04:20 AM	#27
Chi-town liberal elite Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 407 Likes (Received): 0	It's not that it's a box, it's just that it isn't a very attractive box. 7

April 6th, 2003, 05:18 AM	#28
Evergrey Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Blech! This might be the ugliest skyscraper in the world. I will actually DETRACT points for it being so tall! A building this bland should be 350-400 ft tall max! It's amazing that this was L.A.'s (and the western U.S.'s) tallest building for years! TEAR THIS MONSTROSITY DOWN!

April 17th, 2003, 11:42 PM	#29
*Sky* 24/7 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lleida Posts: 18,815 Likes (Received): 26	6/10 A boring but huge box

April 18th, 2003, 12:11 AM	#30
airsickpenthousedweller Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	A design like this needs at least some more interesting color-schemes.....to express it's been designed.

April 19th, 2003, 10:18 AM	#31
CTroyMathis Sea™ Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas.TX Previously:New London.CT/Portsmouth.NH Posts: 290 Likes (Received): 0	I remember the fire all too well, being in town at the time. I bet one day they'll reglaze the tower in glass and we'll all find new respect for the tall slender box, eh? 7.

May 26th, 2003, 03:24 PM	#34
rj2uman PRES Huaiwei Fanclub Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 568 Likes (Received): 0	Since this was the tallest in CA for so long this has a lot of nostalgic meaning for me. 8.5/10 __________________ HMMM Interesting....

May 29th, 2003, 10:14 AM	#35
Imperfect Ending Or is it? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In Portland, Oregon with Leo Posts: 10,443 Likes (Received): 24	10 I can't take my eyes off that building while going to school... Its neat. I was born in '88 so I didnt know there was a fire. Shocked me to see that picture __________________ Las Vegas \| Los Angeles \| San Diego \| San Francisco West Coast Road Trip \| Road Trip Part 2 ︷︸︸︷︸︷︷︸︷︸

June 13th, 2003, 11:45 PM	#36
Falcaonet Exceptio regulam probat Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 851 Likes (Received): 0	7.5/10.A bit boxy but impressive..

June 14th, 2003, 09:01 AM	#37
james2390 Tribune Tower Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,920 Likes (Received): 0	nice and clean looking, i give this one an 8

June 17th, 2003, 01:45 AM	#38
Money Man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Glendora, Los Angeles Posts: 45 Likes (Received): 0	This building is the second tallest building in Downtown L.A. my home town and i love it, but i think that it is boring and i wish that it is shaped differently to match along such giants as the Library Tower and the 777 Tower. Besides that i think that it is a dizzying hieght even though it isn't close to its brother in chicago. I love it and that is why i gave it a 9 for height and orginanality. __________________ I wish that I could give everyone a hug, just to let you know your loved if you don't hear it very often. Weither you are Gay or straight, you are important, and don't let anyone tell you different.

June 17th, 2003, 03:36 AM	#39
enzo Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	This tower SCREAMS LA to me because It was dominant on the skyline for much of my life. Amazingly enough I can recognize it instantly even though it's not terribly distinct, too many 70's and 80's Hollywood movies I suppose. There's nothing really special about it though and I really despise most signage on a tower top, especially on this one. It's got that ugly white/brown 70's color scheme, although LA haze makes it look better from a distance. It's a landmark though for sure. 6/10

August 30th, 2003, 03:05 AM	#40
SFtoBoise Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	7/10 A nice, slim black box.

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