Inspiration

Found in the classic proportions of city hall.
In the industrial feel of grain silos and convector belts.
In the minimalism of banks and art spaces.
In the colors all around us.

The architects of the new Urban Exchange building drew their inspiration from the decades of historic architecture surrounding it. At the time each of these buildings were constructed, they too were contemporary, cutting edge. The two L-shaped towers are separated by a green rooftop courtyard and joined by three brightly colored bridges. Not just any bright colors, but red, yellow and blue—the three primary colors, the basis for all the color the human eye can see. It is a return to the basic. It is pure and honest. It is also playful and vibrant with an intrinsic energy that contributes to a downtown full of life.