Aon Center vs Aon Center

***soup or man*** · June 18th, 2006, 10:50 PM

2 towers. 2 different cities. 1 name.

Aon Center Los Angeles-858 ft/262m tall and 62 stories

Aon Center Chicago-1,136/343m tall and 83 stories

I can't vote for just one. They're both too nice.

ZZ-II · June 18th, 2006, 11:01 PM

Both are really fantastic towers. But I love the Aon in Chicago more than the most other Towers in the World. Can't say why but so it is.

***soup or man*** · June 18th, 2006, 11:06 PM

My favorite Aon LA picture:

[img]http://photos.***************/kcgridlock/la/IMG_4993_sized.jpg[/img]

spyguy · June 19th, 2006, 01:43 AM

A nice night shot. I was looking for one where there is color at the top, but couldn't find one.

Toronto06 · June 19th, 2006, 01:47 AM

chi-town's

monkeyronin · June 19th, 2006, 01:57 AM

Chicago's is better from a distance, but up close I like the facade of LA's better. still, my vote definately has to go Chicago, as its a very imposing looking tower compared to something rather standars. and I hate that logo on LA's.

sharpie20 · June 19th, 2006, 02:00 AM

Sh** when did LA's Aon Center Catch on fire? What happened?

Anyways i think i like Chicago's Aon center better, it's taller and looks more imposing.

jmancuso · June 19th, 2006, 05:14 AM

aon houston!

jeicow · June 19th, 2006, 05:31 AM

Don't really like either. LA is nicer b/c it's black, but the white trim kills it for me and reminds me of a choclate bar.

I like Chi-town's design more but I just don't like the white of it.

I guess I'll vote both but really, not by much.

***soup or man*** · June 19th, 2006, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpie20

Sh** when did LA's Aon Center Catch on fire? What happened?

Anyways i think i like Chicago's Aon center better, it's taller and looks more imposing.

From Wikipedia:

Quote:

On May 4, 1988 there was a fire on the 12th floor that destroyed five floors, injured 40 people, and left one dead.

theperthvan · June 19th, 2006, 06:49 AM

The one in Chicago looks much better. The LA one seems dated. And also the symmetry of Aon Chicago.

Chicago easily. (and it is phat)

***I-275westcoastfl*** · June 19th, 2006, 09:29 AM

Chi-towns looks better and is better.

The Baz · June 19th, 2006, 09:46 PM

Chicago's looks great with the light color. But it sure does look lonely compared to its more nestled LA counterpart. I'd vote for Chicago.

Mascalzone · June 19th, 2006, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Threehundred

2 towers. 2 different cities. 1 name.

and the same box...

This doesn't mean I don't like the towers, but just because they're tall...

Both designed from the same architect? I vote for the LA one, better contrast between windows and structure.

Zaqattaq · June 20th, 2006, 08:48 PM

AON LA

***Manila-X*** · June 21st, 2006, 03:36 AM

I actually like both

Though I find the one in Chicago more iconic. It was once the 4th tallest in the world

Westsidelife · June 21st, 2006, 03:38 AM

I hope the AON Center in Los Angeles gets a face lift like the SBC tower is getting. I like both but I prefer Chicago's honestly.

ROYU · June 21st, 2006, 03:44 AM

Both are just great. But, I prefer La one. Chicago one has a good location.

FM 2258 · June 21st, 2006, 07:02 AM

I vote for Chicago. That fire in Los Angeles looks pretty freaky.

***i_am_hydrogen*** · June 21st, 2006, 07:06 AM

I like them both. LA's version has attractive cladding and looks a lot taller than it actually is. From this shot on Emporis, it almost looks as tall as Chicago's Aon.

Ultimately, however, I have to go with Chicago's Aon Center. It's taller, more iconic, slightly better-designed, and looks damn good at night.

by Flash

I also like the Chicago Aon Center's position in the skyline. With the Sears and JHC as bookends, the Aon provides a nice center of balance.

View Poll Results: Battle of the Aons
Aon LA	26	16.88%
Aon Chicago	114	74.03%
Both	14	9.09%
Voters: 154. You may not vote on this poll

June 18th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#1
*soup or man* Diamondz... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 3,386 Likes (Received): 35	Aon Center vs Aon Center 2 towers. 2 different cities. 1 name. Aon Center Los Angeles-858 ft/262m tall and 62 stories Aon Center Chicago-1,136/343m tall and 83 stories I can't vote for just one. They're both too nice. __________________ My strap on my vibrator about to bust a rhyme no violator. I feel myself I'm a masturbator.

June 18th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#3
*soup or man* Diamondz... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 3,386 Likes (Received): 35	My favorite Aon LA picture: [img]http://photos.***************/kcgridlock/la/IMG_4993_sized.jpg[/img] __________________ My strap on my vibrator about to bust a rhyme no violator. I feel myself I'm a masturbator.

June 19th, 2006, 01:47 AM	#5
Toronto06 New Yorker in TO Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: T-Dot / NYC Posts: 340 Likes (Received): 0	chi-town's __________________ The mods deleted my big annoying signature.

June 19th, 2006, 05:14 AM	#8
jmancuso make it so... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 6,875 Likes (Received): 20	aon houston! __________________ 10 years!

June 18th, 2006, 11:01 PM	#2
ZZ-II I love Skyscrapers Join Date: May 2006 Location: Near Ingolstadt in Bavaria Posts: 28,297 Likes (Received): 402	Both are really fantastic towers. But I love the Aon in Chicago more than the most other Towers in the World. Can't say why but so it is.

June 19th, 2006, 01:43 AM	#4
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	A nice night shot. I was looking for one where there is color at the top, but couldn't find one.

June 19th, 2006, 01:57 AM	#6
monkeyronin Mơמkƹ͛ƴ∆ґơɲiɲ Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 4,463 Likes (Received): 44	Chicago's is better from a distance, but up close I like the facade of LA's better. still, my vote definately has to go Chicago, as its a very imposing looking tower compared to something rather standars. and I hate that logo on LA's.

June 19th, 2006, 02:00 AM	#7
sharpie20 Wlis Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 885 Likes (Received): 0	Sh** when did LA's Aon Center Catch on fire? What happened? Anyways i think i like Chicago's Aon center better, it's taller and looks more imposing.

June 19th, 2006, 05:31 AM	#9
jeicow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Waterloo via Mississauga Posts: 1,048 Likes (Received): 0	Don't really like either. LA is nicer b/c it's black, but the white trim kills it for me and reminds me of a choclate bar. I like Chi-town's design more but I just don't like the white of it. I guess I'll vote both but really, not by much.

June 19th, 2006, 06:49 AM	#11
theperthvan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 120 Likes (Received): 0	The one in Chicago looks much better. The LA one seems dated. And also the symmetry of Aon Chicago. Chicago easily. (and it is phat)

June 19th, 2006, 09:29 AM	#12
*I-275westcoastfl* Jestem Hardkorem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 5,538 Likes (Received): 29	Chi-towns looks better and is better.

June 19th, 2006, 09:46 PM	#13
The Baz Season Tix Avail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunset Strip, West Hollywood Posts: 342 Likes (Received): 0	Chicago's looks great with the light color. But it sure does look lonely compared to its more nestled LA counterpart. I'd vote for Chicago.

June 20th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#15
Zaqattaq Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Beijing Posts: 2,895 Likes (Received): 0	AON LA

June 21st, 2006, 03:36 AM	#16
*Manila-X* PINOY MOD!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DA METRO! Posts: 12,599 Likes (Received): 204	I actually like both Though I find the one in Chicago more iconic. It was once the 4th tallest in the world __________________ Manila X-Perience, My collection of images around Metro Manila http://www.flickr.com/photos/manilaxperience

June 21st, 2006, 03:38 AM	#17
Westsidelife LAL / LAK / LAD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,787 Likes (Received): 7	I hope the AON Center in Los Angeles gets a face lift like the SBC tower is getting. I like both but I prefer Chicago's honestly. __________________ "I'm an LA guy, can't help it." -- Tiger Woods

June 21st, 2006, 03:44 AM	#18
ROYU Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mexico City Posts: 3,747 Likes (Received): 26	Both are just great. But, I prefer La one. Chicago one has a good location.

June 21st, 2006, 07:02 AM	#19
FM 2258 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Posts: 4,480 Likes (Received): 24	I vote for Chicago. That fire in Los Angeles looks pretty freaky.

June 21st, 2006, 07:06 AM	#20
*i_am_hydrogen* muted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 8	I like them both. LA's version has attractive cladding and looks a lot taller than it actually is. From this shot on Emporis, it almost looks as tall as Chicago's Aon. Ultimately, however, I have to go with Chicago's Aon Center. It's taller, more iconic, slightly better-designed, and looks damn good at night. by Flash I also like the Chicago Aon Center's position in the skyline. With the Sears and JHC as bookends, the Aon provides a nice center of balance. __________________ flickrgallery Last edited by i_am_hydrogen; June 21st, 2006 at 07:13 AM.

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