CHICAGO | Legacy at Millennium Park | 819 FT / 250 M | 73 FLOORS | 2010

[hawkeye view]

I think this was a delivery to the neighbors roof, but was of interest if no one has seen this spectacle of how large loads are delivered without a crane.

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2508/img1310wj7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

When 1 runs low on fuel, then another arrives to replace it.

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/9728/img1309qr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



When this one stands up above 50-60 floors it'll be a different skyline. Although mother nature stole the show this morning.

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/3791/img1294bl6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[harryc]

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/3791/img1294bl6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wow - just f-in wow.

[dagobert]

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/9728/img1309qr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Hawkeye, was this on Saturday?
If my memory serves me right I think I saw them on Saturday.

[JMO_0121]

Hawkeye, was this on Saturday?
If my memory serves me right I think I saw them on Saturday.

Whats the name of the two glass buildings that are (1) behind the helicopter on the left, and (2nd) right beneath the helicopter on the right? These buildings together with Legacy add color to one dark section of the skyline! I love those buildings.

[Tom In Chicago]

^Dearborn Center and One South Dearborn

. . .

[aaron38]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/maurice.goffart/SFP9SLWf_rI/AAAAAAAAAI8/MmvSC7FhU2c/s800/legacy.jpg

That is really good looking glass. Now that a few rows are done it's easier to get a handle on it. It's a much paler blue than I thought it would be, and I like it. The Mich Ave side is going to look great.

[hawkeye view]

Dagobert
It was Sunday- late morning. I've only seen the helos on Sundays... less traffic and so safer.

[dagobert]

Dagobert
It was Sunday- late morning. I've only seen the helos on Sundays... less traffic and so safer.

Thanks, I know I saw a Sikorsky S-58 in a similar paint scheme (I was wearing sunglasses so I remeber colors a bit differently) on Saturday but I just can't remember where exactly where (it was quite a hectic day and I was all over the city).

[Ryan81]

Quick Composite...perspective is a little off, but it'll have to do.

Original Image is by hawkeye view

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/7169/legacy4fn8.jpg

[harryc]

Quick Composite...perspective is a little off, but it'll have to do.

Original Image is by hawkeye view



Wow

[aaron38]

Ryan you should be getting paid for work that good.

I would love to see more buildings repeat this theme, a tall building on Wabash that overlooks the Mich Ave. buildings.

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Park Michigan?

[jcchii]

^agree

nice

[VivaLFuego]

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/3791/img1294bl6.jpg

Great photo. It's a shame the "Park Monroe" project will ruin the skyline.

[photoLith]

Preservationnation.org has placed the Michigan Avenue street wall on its 11 endangered historic places and its partly due to this tower because they say that these tall glass towers behind MA will negatively effect the look of it but I dont think it will, as long as they dont mess with the actual street wall itself than I think these new tall towers behind it will actually make it look better. Heres the article http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/midwest-region/michigan-avenue-streetwall.html I love this tower but I hope destroying historic buildings does not become a major trend in historic districts.

[SolarWind]

:previous: Nice job, Ryan81. :tup:

[SolarWind]

June 17, 2008

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1883/dsc0040vc3.jpg

[JMO_0121]

I think both Park Monroe and Legacy at Millenium Park will be a nice addition to the skyline. I dont like the concept of making a building have two different facades, but since Legacy will be glassy then Park Monrow will be a nice compliment.

[Alliance]

*dies*

[trvlr70]

I think both Park Monroe and Legacy at Millenium Park will be a nice addition to the skyline.

Well, you're half right at least.

[TorancisOMP]

June 17, 2008

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1883/dsc0040vc3.jpg

Is there a thread for Park Monroe? Is it complete?

[aaron38]

Park Monroe is the conversion of the large office building in that picture to condos. The building isn't getting any bigger, and there's no thread for it.

[wrab]

^ Cuz if we all just ignore the Park Monroe conversion, maybe it will just go away ;)

But Legacy is already turning out better than I had feared, largely because the glass is looking so good, and the signature SCB Wolf Bands (thanks, Honte, for that monicker) are more subdued than some of SCB's other recent Chicago projects.

[photoLith]

Are they only reclading the top 15 stories to park monroe, that would look atrocious? I know this doesnt really relate this thread but since there is no thread for that building I asked here.

[Lecom]

Beginning to break the plateau now. Not bad.

As for Park Monroe, any change will be improvement over the current state of the ugly bugger. I just don't see this bulky grey hunk of weathered metal getting any worse.

[Breezyfingers]

This afternoon:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2596768508_4fca80fc0d_o.jpg

[BVictor1]

06/19/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/06/626897.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/06/626898.jpg

[andydie]

:previous: cool shots BVic. Legacy is surely growing nicely. Will make a new update vid for it soon:)

[ddavidson]

Legacy ran a commercial on Letterman Thur evening 6/19/08. Very impressive. Did anyone see it or have a link to the video?

[andydie]

Hiya fans and friends,

as promised here comes my most recent update for the awesome Legacy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g0p9qvW1OU

Music: Laurent Wolf - No Stress

So like the Music says no stress watching this one, simply chill and relax:)

[SkokieSwift]

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2567/legend2in1.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1359/legendxo2.jpg

[SkokieSwift]

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/8114/legacyra1.jpg

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9818/legacy2yl6.jpg

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8452/legacy3wd5.jpg

[Dr. Taco]

Updates (pictures next week):

they are stacking facade on the floors above the setback on the south wall of the building, and they are installing the guides and attachment points. I'm sure we'll start to see glass go up within the next weeks, if not a week

[wrab]

^Lurie Garden looking good!

[hawkeye view]

From today
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6820/img1319rs3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
More from a different vantage later.

[Dr. Taco]

06/28/08

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2622070610_a1bbafff64_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/2622066770_1f140bc0da_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2621234029_6aaebb9964_b.jpg


notice the bits of facade and facade holders in the next pictures, as well as facade stacked up inside

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2621237097_81858aab8c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2622063380_38da684c3e_b.jpg

[hawkeye view]

Great shots jstush04, skokieswift, bvic
Another viewpoint also from today
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3863/img1329qr8.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9861/img1330at7.jpg

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Damn, those shots are fine, Chicago is lookin good this summer!

Good pictures all of you guys!

[simcityaustin]

Taken last weekend: (Unedited)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/maxisguy/Chicago%20Taste/P6280024.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/maxisguy/Chicago%20Taste/P6290165.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/maxisguy/Chicago%20Taste/P6290190.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/maxisguy/Chicago%20Taste/P6290216.jpg

[aaron38]

Since I was in the park anyway....
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%2006-30-08/IMG_1394.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%2006-30-08/IMG_1401.jpg

[Dr. Taco]

06/30/08

just some closeups

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2632619988_481a0b0fd3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2631805309_933be79b8f_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/2632624242_f16f4d90ef_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2632633284_d4aaccf40a_b.jpg

[BVictor1]

07/02/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/629845.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/629846.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/629847.jpg

[Northwest]

Legacy seems to be on a very aggressive schedule now. Anyone have an idea of how many floors per week are being poured?

[SolarWind]

June 30, 2008
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/701/dsc0118oo6.jpg

July 1, 2008
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1844/dsc0051ed2.jpg

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/8278/dsc0041hk9.jpg

[pherek]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2650302164_b6d56c897c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2649469553_bf4e35bf62.jpg

[detmi7mile]

i love chicago!! i have to make my way out there soon so i can see some of these buildings going up.

[laro3]

well get out here,the change is awesome!

[Fabb]

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/629845.jpg

This skyline is becoming hyper-dense.
The variety of heights and styles makes it fascinating.

[BVictor1]

07/09/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/631255.jpg

[Independence]

Wow! It's pretty cool to see that this one is already several storeys tall.
Last time I checked was in Dec 2007 or so. NICE!

[hawkeye view]

From 7/12 sunset
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9429/img1566ek5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SolarWind]

^ Beautiful! :tup:

[andydie]

:previous: wow hawkeye:tup: you are truely becoming SkyscraperPage´s top photographer:yes:

[ethereal_reality]

^^^whoa....I'm lovin' that photo Hawkeye.

[Rocket1]

Great looking photo, hawkeye.

I guess it was taken from 340 on the Park?

[hawkeye view]

Thank you for the kind feedback. Yes, the my view is from 340 OTP. It is indeed a distinct advantage to live where all I need to do is grab the camera and capture what is happening outside at any given time. I think we all inspire one another to improve, and this forum has taught me alot.
(Thanks to cbotnyse for the tip on getting a tripod :) )

[Dr. Taco]

^ someone should make an updatable map of forumers and their unique perspectives. or is that too creepy... ;)

yeah, hawkeye, you've taken some very beautiful pictures. I have one posted in my cubicle, in fact :)

[Michi]

If anyone ever has a hard time explaining why they love big cities, just show that last picture and you have your 1,000 words! :)

[Rocket1]

If anyone ever has a hard time explaining why they love big cities, just show that last picture and you have your 1,000 words! :)

Indeed.

In fact, that's one of the best views of the city I've seen.

:cheers:

[wrab]

.....
July 1, 2008
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1844/dsc0051ed2.jpg
.....[/IMG]

Great photo.

[BVictor1]

Thank you for the kind feedback. Yes, the my view is from 340 OTP. It is indeed a distinct advantage to live where all I need to do is grab the camera and capture what is happening outside at any given time. I think we all inspire one another to improve, and this forum has taught me alot.
(Thanks to Alliance for the tip on getting a tripod :) )

Thank you for you contribution to this forum. You're a valuable asset.

Have you thought about joining that New Eastside Group?

Maybe you can join and enlighten them on the positives of beautiful architecture, density and what one must live with if they are to live in the central area.

[Dr. Taco]

there are obviously ripples, but the south side glass is looking phenomenally mirror-like so far. more so than I though possible. of course, you can see for yourself (pictures tonight)

[SolarWind]

July 15, 2008

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5689/dsc0115sv6.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5362/dsc0120bp7.jpg

[jcchii]

this is going to be everybody's favorite U/C after the spire once trump and 300n la salle are through

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Even more so than Aqua? Aqua is eye candy from like 30 angles, I have a hard time believing this building will pass it...

[photoLith]

From 7/12 sunset
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9429/img1566ek5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is why I hate living in small country bumpkin towns! Man, I wish I lived there again so bad! Beautiful photo. It ranks right up there with one of the best ive seen on this site! Great job and beautiful city, makes me miss it so much!

[NYC2ATX]

This is why I hate living in small country bumpkin towns! Man, I wish I lived there again so bad! Beautiful photo. It ranks right up there with one of the best ive seen on this site! Great job and beautiful city, makes me miss it so much!

Ditto. Even coming back home to New York, buildings like this....and pictures like that :previous: .....are making me actually miss this goddamn city. :rolleyes:

[Alliance]

^^^ Even more so than Aqua? Aqua is eye candy from like 30 angles, I have a hard time believing this building will pass it...

I agree, but still...I think Legacy is going to be in the "Better than expected" category. However, I kind of feel like Legacy and Aqua are siblings, jsut because they're the same height at the same time, and both great buildings, though the iconic label probly can't work for Legacy.

[JMO_0121]

:previous: I think that once the novelty of the "waves" on Aqua wears off, because you can only see the waves from close up, other than that it just looks like any other BOX building. IMO Legazy will be MUCH better, it has more to it, better location,IT will be seen by more people than Aqua will. IDK, I just think it stands out more that Aqua does, and if they dont do anything to the railings on Aqua, we will all be depresed.

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ I think that you all underestimate how visable the waves on Aqua will be from a distance. The only reason you can't see them from Millenium Park right now is that you are at relitively the same angle as the balconies are at floors 50 and lower. Once they get into the higher floors, the waves will become much more pronounced from a distance. Its sorta like Venitian blinds, if you have them perfectly level (open) you can see right through the ones close to your level, but the higher above you the slats get, the less and less you can see through the window and the more blinds you see. If that makes any sense.

Either way, Legacy is still a great building and will stand as such on its own merits, especially if the glass continues to turn out the way I think it has been.

[Dr. Taco]

I got lazy and tired last night, but here are those pictures I promised yesterday



07/15/08

overview

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy1.jpg


closer

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy2.jpg


overview2

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy3.jpg


glass?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy5.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy6.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy7.jpg


ahhhh yes, taking a break. very hot day out, even at 8:30

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/legcy8.jpg

[jcchii]

Height + location

[Rizzo]

This is why I hate living in small country bumpkin towns! Man, I wish I lived there again so bad! Beautiful photo. It ranks right up there with one of the best ive seen on this site! Great job and beautiful city, makes me miss it so much!

I just nearly fell over seeing that pictures. Drools

[photoLith]

^^^
After seeing that photo I've decided I'm going back to Chicago for a vacation for about a week, lol. Im coming there in about 3 weeks so Trump should be topped out I think and I can finally take some photos like my name implies. Thanks so much for that photo. I'm coming home! YES! I havent been back in 11 years and I probably wont even recognize where I used to live anymore. I grew up in this city and I think about it all the time! I have to finish college first though and then I can move back permanently! To get back on topic I cant wait to see this tower with all of that awesome reflective glass on it. It will look amazing once completed!

[hawkeye view]

I posted pictures from this day a month ago but went back and found I didn't post this shot which some might prefer (my wife prefers this shot to prev. post #901)
see for yourself. Also have figured out how to post in larger size :)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9343/img1297in0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ethereal_reality]

^^^
Stunning...simply stunning.

[NYC4Life]

That was some bad ass storm moving in. Great shot BTW.

[BVictor1]

07/02/08
https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/633754.jpg

[honte]

They're putting the funny "column cladding" on the west side now...

[SolarWind]

July 15, 2008

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6104/dsc0103rq1.jpg

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3002/dsc0095mg6.jpg

[NYC2ATX]

I want to rape the glass on this building.

[honte]

^ Is that how people talk in New York? I find your comment truly offensive and hope you edit it.

[the urban politician]

^ No, that's just how people talk in Staten Island...which is why they've been sequestered.... ;)

[Alliance]

I want to rape the glass on this building.

In Chicago, we like to first treat our glass to a nice meal, before spending countless passionate hours making love in candlelight rooms sprinkled with jasmine and champagne.

[Northwest]

July 15, 2008

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3002/dsc0095mg6.jpg

Wow, so this cladding "covers" fake, non-existant columns? Interesting... I guess I'll need to look at the renderings to see if these vertical lines were really needed to complete the visual appeal.

[Northwest]

West facade
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1563/legacywestfacezn3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Hmmm. OK then, I agree, the faux columns look pretty good in the big picture. A violation of "form follows function" but Ill give it a pass. :)

[NYC4Life]

Great looking building, but it is in no way "Sexually" attractive..LOL.

[hawkeye view]

From this morning
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5272/img1619yi9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SolarWind]

July 22, 2008

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/2208/dsc0229gf3.jpg

[aaron38]

How many floors are in the podium? 7-8? I put it somewhere around floor 28, and probably getting close to the 350' point.

[dayznfuz]

How many floors are in the podium? 7-8? I put it somewhere around floor 28, and probably getting close to the 350' point.

The Terrace unit level, which is about even with the building to the south, is floor 15. The ground/first floor is retail and lobby, then 11 floors of parking. Floors 13 and 14 are the workout areas and pool. They are probably actually somewhere around floor 35 at this point.

According to numbers I've got, Elevation of floor 15 is "supposed" to be 175'5" above grade (which I'm assuming is the ground). So figuring 10ish feet per floor (9 foot ceilings and around 1 foot of concrete per floor), and the building is probably closer to 380' at this point. Pretty good guess on the height, though!

[harryc]

From the river ( by the Chicago Spire site )
May 30 & July 25
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SEKocghFdhI/AAAAAAAAoXE/tMjY3Udm93o/P1370784.JPG?imgmax=640 http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SIp9EGDZxzI/AAAAAAAAtow/88xr0rATjio/IMG_4328.JPG?imgmax=640

http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SIp9FJrKy_I/AAAAAAAAto8/zX33me-UvS8/IMG_4330.JPG?imgmax=800

[NYC2ATX]

^ No, that's just how people talk in Staten Island...which is why they've been sequestered.... ;)

fair enough. :haha: At least most of you took my humor in good sport. Seriously though, it's gorgeous. This building is living up to be much greater than I expected.

I'm still reeling over the ~SURPRISE-the floorplate is a trapezoid!~ that hit me the first time I saw it peek over the Michigan Ave wall while I was in Millennium Park. That was cool.

...better honte? ;)

[BVictor1]

07/27/08
https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/636020.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/07/636022.jpg

[Alliance]

Its interesting hot the columns fit in the framework like they were just another piece of glass.

[honte]

^ The columns are so bizarre.

Not to take away from the positive vibe for this building - definitely I agree with the building excitement. But I have to mention that I wish they would have exploited that amazing structural cantilever - now concealed - instead of giving us false columns.

[Tom Servo]

^ The columns are so bizarre.

Not to take away from the positive vibe for this building - definitely I agree with the building excitement. But I have to mention that I wish they would have exploited that amazing structural cantilever - now concealed - instead of giving us false columns.

what did you expect from SCB? have we all forgotten what they did right down the street? this is just more of the same...

[Alliance]

...except better.

[SolarWind]

July 23, 2008

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/9581/dsc0118yc8.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7485/dsc0057yw4.jpg

[honte]

^ Even if you can't stand MidContinental Plaza, you have to admit that it adds some variety in the skyline in terms of color and texture.

Seeing the hints of Legacy's glass, I am a touch fearful of too much blue everywhere. Someone should bust out the Sofitel glass-surface scheme for a tall Loop tower. Like Xerox but glossier and more prominent...