Friday, February 6, 2015
My Drawing of the John Hancock Tower
On this website I give us a controversy regrading the making of the John Hancock Tower:
http://www.aviewoncities.com/boston/hancocktower.htm
It talks about the time before the was built John Hancock Tower the problem it might proposed if it was to be built. The modern skyscraper is built on Copley Square, where many important historic building lies. It was thought that the 60-story building will not fit well with the nineteenth-century Romanesque Trinity Church. After the construction and a few mishaps, the combination of historic building and the reflecting tower work out pretty well.
Works Citation:
"John Hancock Tower." a view on cities. n.p. n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2015
http://www.aviewoncities.com/boston/hancocktower.htm
It talks about the time before the was built John Hancock Tower the problem it might proposed if it was to be built. The modern skyscraper is built on Copley Square, where many important historic building lies. It was thought that the 60-story building will not fit well with the nineteenth-century Romanesque Trinity Church. After the construction and a few mishaps, the combination of historic building and the reflecting tower work out pretty well.
Works Citation:
"John Hancock Tower." a view on cities. n.p. n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2015
Video on John Hancock Tower
This video shows the reflective nature of the glass on the exterior of the building. Knowing that the Trinity Church is a important National Historic Landmark, the John Hancock Tower reflects the image of the Trinity Church so it is more visible on the other side of the tower. Also Since it reflects all of the light, it doesn't cast a shadow so it doesn't overpower the Trinity Church at all.
Works Citation:
AIANational. "Twenty-five Year Award Bestowed on John Hancock Tower in Boston." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube.11 May. 2011. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
Flickr Photo Cache of John Hancocl Tower
Here is a link to view pictures of the tower:
https://www.flickr.com/search?text=John%20Hancock%20Tower
Keep mind that some pictures are picture of the John Hancock Center in Chicago. To figure out which one is the John Hancock Tower, see if it got a glass exterior or have the Trinity Church nearby. There are a lot of pictures to see at different angles and different time of the day. On some pictures, you can really see how tall the tower is compared to all the other buildings in the area. Also in these pictures you can really see how reflective the glass is by reflecting its surroundings, such as the clouds and Trinity Church.
https://www.flickr.com/search?text=John%20Hancock%20Tower
Keep mind that some pictures are picture of the John Hancock Center in Chicago. To figure out which one is the John Hancock Tower, see if it got a glass exterior or have the Trinity Church nearby. There are a lot of pictures to see at different angles and different time of the day. On some pictures, you can really see how tall the tower is compared to all the other buildings in the area. Also in these pictures you can really see how reflective the glass is by reflecting its surroundings, such as the clouds and Trinity Church.
Facts on Henry N. Cobb
Fact about the architect of the John Hancock Tower, Henry N. Cobb.
1. Henry N. Cobb was born and raised in Boston.
Being raised in a large urban area allows him to understand the rapid growing world. He understand the environment and the feelings of Boston, a factor that made his John Hancock Tower a well known building.
2. Henry N. Cobb has lectured widely and has held visiting appointments at a number of universities.
This shows how much he cares about architecture and want to pass that passion on to future architect. From 1980 to 1985, he also served as Studio Professor and Chairman of the Department of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design showing how important this means to him.
3. Henry N. Cobb said that tall buildings are social isolator and we need buildings that bring people together. He believe this is more important then that of technical reasons.
Buildings were built for other reasons then that of a social isolator, but it happens to be one. He knows that buildings are not prefect, but he tries to make an effort to make the architecture of a building more meaningful.
Works Citations:
"Henry N. Cobb" Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LLP. n.p. n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
CTBUH. "CTBUH Video Interview - Henry Cobb." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube. 14 Dec. 2012. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
1. Henry N. Cobb was born and raised in Boston.
Being raised in a large urban area allows him to understand the rapid growing world. He understand the environment and the feelings of Boston, a factor that made his John Hancock Tower a well known building.
2. Henry N. Cobb has lectured widely and has held visiting appointments at a number of universities.
This shows how much he cares about architecture and want to pass that passion on to future architect. From 1980 to 1985, he also served as Studio Professor and Chairman of the Department of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design showing how important this means to him.
3. Henry N. Cobb said that tall buildings are social isolator and we need buildings that bring people together. He believe this is more important then that of technical reasons.
Buildings were built for other reasons then that of a social isolator, but it happens to be one. He knows that buildings are not prefect, but he tries to make an effort to make the architecture of a building more meaningful.
Works Citations:
"Henry N. Cobb" Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LLP. n.p. n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
CTBUH. "CTBUH Video Interview - Henry Cobb." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube. 14 Dec. 2012. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
Two Books to Read for More Info
I found two books to read to further understand the John Hancock Tower. These book are not specific to John Hancock Tower, but they do have decent amount of content on the tower:
Why Architecture Matters - Paul Gold Berger
Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings - Judith Dupre
Why Architecture Matters - Paul Gold Berger
Skyscrapers: A History of the World's Most Extraordinary Buildings - Judith Dupre
A lot of books I saw only mention or reference John Hancock Tower, but don't go too much in depth on the tower. These book also tell you about other buildings similar to the tower and how past building may affect the design process of this tower and how this tower influence later works to come.
Interview with Henry Cobb
In this interview, Henry Cobb, the architect that designed the John Hancock Tower, discuss about his thought on tall buildings and how it interact with the environment around it. It helps the viewers understand his philosophies on tall buildings and architecture.
Works Citation:
CTBUH. "CTBUH Video Interview - Henry Cobb." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube. 14 Dec. 2012. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)