Tower's new look taking shape

August 23, 2007
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One Indiana SquareThe first of the new glass panels are up on One Indiana Square. What do you think so far? The transformation of the 36-story tower built in 1970 is expected to take about two years, so everyone will have plenty of time to decide if they like it.

The project likely will cost between $25 million and $30 million. The building was damaged last year by high winds and hail.

For an earlier post that includes a rendering, check here.

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  • joshAugust 23, 2007 6:05 PM
    To me that facade actually looks really good. Much better than the renderings showed. This will really modernize the skyline imo, along with MSA Kosene and Pennn Centre.
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  • LarryAugust 23, 2007 10:11 PM
    I'm just glad to see them getting this thing going...It looks so tacky they way it is now.
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  • JAKAugust 24, 2007 7:20 AM
    I just hope that in the end they decide to modernize the base as well as the tower.
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  • SteveAugust 24, 2007 7:42 AM
    Worth it. Makes the skyline look much better and increases the value of that tower in the eyes of potential tenents.
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  • CorrNDAugust 24, 2007 9:01 AM
    I'm pretty sure this new facade is going to be amazing. Agreed, Josh, much better than the rendering. The rendering looked almost green and it looks decidedly blue in person (I highly recommend going to see it).
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  • CoryWAugust 24, 2007 10:37 AM
    I really like it and as mentioned, this will do wonders for our skyline.

    Let's get the JW, Penn Centre, and MSA sites U/C NOW!!!!
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  • Anonymous CowardAugust 24, 2007 11:05 AM
    A fresh look on our city will make it look cleaner. Either that or a nice cool, sleek feel to it.
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  • Da HooeyAugust 24, 2007 11:25 AM
    Duuuuuck!
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  • josh (unvrsty07)August 24, 2007 4:49 PM
    Yep CorrND although I do wish the cream colored lines were removed and it was just a solid blue. Now that would look slick as hell!!
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  • JTAugust 25, 2007 7:36 AM
    How much influence does the city government have towards the style and look of major buildings?
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  • Erich R. H.August 26, 2007 6:55 PM
    Hey Cory! Any word on that proposed condo development on Indiana Ave. north of the Captiol? Ya know, the one that includes the proposed drive-thru bank too... Meh :-
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  • thundermuttAugust 27, 2007 8:42 AM
    JT- City government (DMD) has some influence in the Regional Center area currently, as such projects require regional center approval. In practice, this is sensitive to political adjustments.
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  • kyleAugust 27, 2007 10:09 AM
    looks good
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  • Jim BAugust 27, 2007 1:42 PM
    I liked the original renderings, and I like it even better in person. It will add a distinct new look to our skyline. Good job.
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