Thompson Center as Water Park? Design Finalists Announced
Clip: 8/25/2021 | 2m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
We get a look at the designs from finalists in the Thompson Center design challenge.
There’s nothing bashful or traditional about the Thompson Center, so it should come as no surprise that finalists’ designs in a competition to reimagine the building include a proposal for an indoor water park. WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli has this look at each of the designs.
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Thompson Center as Water Park? Design Finalists Announced
Clip: 8/25/2021 | 2m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
There’s nothing bashful or traditional about the Thompson Center, so it should come as no surprise that finalists’ designs in a competition to reimagine the building include a proposal for an indoor water park. WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli has this look at each of the designs.
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