Now that Lucien Lagrange has gone and put a soundtrack to his new X/O Condominiums in the South Loop, we couldn’t resist asking him what inspired him when he designed that other new project, Ten East Delaware. The Gold Coast high-rise is much more old school Lagrange, with its use of French limestone and intricate cornices.
He was just toying with us, but we liked his answer: “I think it’s more a classical composer, I was thinking more about Brahms,” he said.
So we want to hear from Yo’all. Is there a Chicago high-rise that brings to mind a particular band or song for you? Click on our high-rise guide for inspiration.) For Trump International Hotel and Tower, how about the Carly Simon classic You’re So Vain? And for the 14-story 740 Fulton, what about Randy Newman’s Short people got no reason to live. Click “Comments” to send us a high-rise tribute.