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

[Alliance]

Not only that, but the edges are hard and sharp, the the balcony recesses and its inspired thinness just make this thing a vertical monster. Most definitely this is is my 2nd favorite building with visible construction progress now, second to only Aqua, which is most definitely a rare building it its own right.

This can't get built fast enough. What a fantastic building. More love!

[Tom In Chicago]

Yep. . . the geometry of this building is stark in contrast to the ornate buildings fronting Michigan Ave. . . very sexy. . .

[denizen467]

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7867/dsc0186md8.jpg
Agree with everybody's comments, plus we're getting a pleasant light-blue-glass trio in the Grant Park view with Citadel and 1SD on its flanks.

[BVictor1]

09/21/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/09/649329.jpg

[JMO_0121]

can someone with the proper knowledge make a graphic of how much Legazy is going to grow? On the boom run down thread there are excelent pictures that could be useful! thanks!1

[cityofblindinglights]

i believe this is right...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2879557083_1bc3023b64_o.jpg

tell me if i am wrong and i will change it

[JMO_0121]

:previous: Excelent! It looks like we dont have much till it tops out. This building is looking very iniform and its certainly going to fill in a gap in the skyline, and sort of modernize chicago's face. I wonder how the skiline will compare when Park Monroe is completed?

[BVictor1]

:previous: Excelent! It looks like we dont have much till it tops out. This building is looking very iniform and its certainly going to fill in a gap in the skyline, and sort of modernize chicago's face. I wonder how the skiline will compare when Park Monroe is completed?

there's still like 300' to go

[F1 Tommy]

Its only a little over halfway. Lots more to go.

Alot of people are affraid for this Michigan Avenue street wall. It needs to be left alone.

[photoLith]

^^^
Afraid for it, why? Are they afraid that these kinds of towers will take away from the historic look of the wall? As long as they dont mess with the buildings that are directly on Michigan Avenue than I have no problem with it.

[wrab]

Nice job, cityofblindinglights.

[F1 Tommy]

^^^
Afraid for it, why? Are they afraid that these kinds of towers will take away from the historic look of the wall? As long as they dont mess with the buildings that are directly on Michigan Avenue than I have no problem with it.

I have no problem with it either. I think it adds depth. The fear is that they
will decide to mess with the building on the street wall. One or more blocks
back is fine as long as they dont take out another historic building .Im on the fence about how they did the street level of the Legacy. I love this building alot but it might start a trend towards more historical teardowns.

[SolarWind]

September 25, 2008
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3701/dsc0060ux9.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9889/dsc0066we6.jpg


September 26, 2008
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2324/dsc0215ye4.jpg

[aaron38]

Those open windows on the side are so cool. Wasn't expecting that.

[Alliance]

Ditto. I might go back and add some of those to the diagram.

[jjk1103]

....the old (re-habbed) buildings on Wabash are starting to look good ....I think they will add a lot to the Wabash street wall........

[jjk1103]

.....there are major changes to the Park Monroe (east face) as of this weekend......the window cut outs are really showing up......

[BVictor1]

09/30/80

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/651320.jpg

[honte]

The curtain manufacturer is Yuanda out of China. They are also doing Waterview and signed on for Mandarin Oriental.

I just found out that their US reps / sales offices are all based out of Chicago. Pretty cool. These guys are doing some cutting-edge stuff, such as the Beijing Olympics stadium and aquatic center, etc.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Taken today:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2471/legacy1032zy7.jpg

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/892/legacy1031xp0.jpg

[harryc]

:tup: Great use of a cloudy day.

Taken today:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2471/legacy1032zy7.jpg

[schwerve]

Taken today:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2471/legacy1032zy7.jpg

*applause*

[Dr. Taco]

did i mention that I_am_hydrogen takes good pictures?

[honte]

^ And he was thoughtful enough not to spoil the scene by omitting the Park Monroe misery next door.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Thanks, guys. There were heavy clouds in the background, but sunlight shining from the southeast which lent the glass a nice, deep blue color.

[ardecila]

^ And he was thoughtful enough not to spoil the scene by omitting the Park Monroe misery next door.

Can somebody please take a picture of Park Monroe? I really want to see what's going on, and I can't exactly go see for myself...

[SolarWind]

October 3, 2008

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8748/dsc0291gn3.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/143/dsc0267lu1.jpg

[Tom Servo]

hello autumn, glad to see you again! we've missed you! will you be around for awhile? :cheers:

[SolarWind]

October 8, 2008

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6435/dsc0035copylo6.jpg

[harryc]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SO1gp9Y3N4I/AAAAAAAA0Wo/nYo5PsAdxXc/s800/2008_10_08F.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SO1gpBuk31I/AAAAAAAA0Wc/OjPm0tE2Vxo/s800/P1090055.JPG

[Jibba]

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/1599/dsc05331mb2.jpg

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/934/dsc05334wm4.jpg

[TorancisOMP]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-10/42864637.jpg

Courtesy: (Tribune photo by José M. Osorio / October 12, 2008)

[Chicago Shawn]

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/653121.jpg

[Fabb]

Sorry for the off topic, but, is Midcontinental Plaza being recladded ?

[LaSalle.St.Station]

Sorry for the off topic, but, is Midcontinental Plaza being recladded ?

ick.... it is happening. sorry to say , yes. condo balcony's and suck.


city gov at its best letting this thing happen.

[BVictor1]

10/12/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/653246.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/653242.jpg

[BVictor1]

you really don't see the strong horizontal banding this building has on it's west face unless and elevated image of construction is provided, likein Solar's image above.

[SolarWind]

October 14, 2008

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/648/dsc0131wo6.jpg

[honte]

you really don't see the strong horizontal banding this building has on it's west face unless and elevated image of construction is provided, likein Solar's image above.

I'd probably say that's a good thing. But it's becoming visible on the north side too now.

[Fabb]

^^Gorgeous photo !
I have to visit Chicago in autumn some day...

[wrab]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2947375571_c95a038943_b.jpg

[simcityaustin]

At 819ft. these is gunna shock the hell out of some people. Imagine this, even taller than 300 N. LaSalle!

[photoLith]

I dont think its going to shock the common passerby considering that most people dont even realize stuff like this, but people like us will be awestruck by it, imo.

[honte]

For me, the next exciting thing about this tower is that at the 819' height, it's going to be tall enough to make an impact from the West and South - eg it will break through the 650-700' ceiling of the Loop. I'm very interested to see how this will change the skyline... it's already pretty interesting from the southwest.

[harryc]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SPffdqjxduI/AAAAAAAA0z8/DpvdvwqMcDM/s720/P1090407_8_9.jpg
From Upper East South Water

[Tom Servo]

scb masterpiece number one and scb masterpiece number two... wow, great shot harry! :tup: hopefully in a few years we'll have a third scb facade job a little farther down wabash! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: and maybe it'll be red... since green and blue have been taken care of

[Dr. Taco]

scb masterpiece number one and scb masterpiece number two... wow, great shot harry! :tup: hopefully in a few years we'll have a third scb facade job a little farther down wabash! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: and maybe it'll be red... since green and blue have been taken care of

lol, what an ass

cheer up! we could have painted concrete looming over the park instead...

[aaron38]

I'm very interested to see how this will change the skyline... it's already pretty interesting from the southwest.

This may get the most notice of any recent boom building besides Trump, because it's front and center in the 'Sears to Aon' postcard shot that the nightly news uses.

[TWRWatcher]

If anyone is in the neighborhood with a camera, the contractor erected the bridge over the alley that connects the Legacy to the University Club last weekend.

[BVictor1]

The Sharp Building on the corner.

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/654752.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/654753.jpg

[ardecila]

Cool! Are they going for a storefront replacement? IIRC, that space has seen several discount retailers who royally effed up the storefronts.

[SolarWind]

If anyone is in the neighborhood with a camera, the contractor erected the bridge over the alley that connects the Legacy to the University Club last weekend.

The Legacy at Millennium Park website (http://www.thelegacyatmillenniumpark.com/home.asp) has a lot of great construction photos. Here are a few:

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7836/b2yt8.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3194/b1gu8.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9995/b3ry2.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/8418/b4ew3.jpg

For more go to: http://www.thelegacyatmillenniumpark.com/construct_photos.asp

[SolarWind]

October 14, 2008

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/2627/dsc0188tr4.jpg

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/1862/dsc0190eq7.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5631/dsc0154bd1.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/46/dsc0092ju2.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8894/dsc0146kh5.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9848/dsc0166ro4.jpg

[wrab]

^ Wow - that's some cool stuff.

10/19 cliffline:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2418/2955554117_0501a05570_b.jpg

[andydie]

totally forgot to add some pics of the Legacy i shot:

from Millennium Park 10/11:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2012.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2013.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2014.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2044.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2052.jpg

and from Sears 10/12:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2116.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2091.jpghttp://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2098.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2103.jpg
Monday Morning 10/13:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_2190.jpg

[NYC4Life]

Aerial shots of Chicago's Loop never fails to impress. Even in that cluster, The Legacy has its distinct presence.

[SolarWind]

:previous: Great shots, andydie! :tup: I'm glad that you had nice weather during your stay.

[andydie]

:previous: Great shots, andydie! :tup: I'm glad that you had nice weather during your stay.

thanx SolarWind. Yeah it was awesome and much better than I expected:tup:

[SolarWind]

October 14, 2008

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2955417353_54eec13f61.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/solarwind-chicago/2955417353/)

[wrab]

^ Great perspective, SW

[BVictor1]

10/20/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/655607.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/10/655608.jpg

[Rilestone75]

This is one of the best looking buildings in our city!

[Alliance]

I might second that. Its certainly looking like it could be a solid tower.

[SolarWind]

October 22, 2008

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/209/dsc0279cc5.jpg

[SolarWind]

October 22, 2008

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9079/dsc0049ly5.jpg

[intrepidDesign]

:previous:
Beauty and the beast.

[andydie]

here is another shot from Adler of Legacy from a not so everyday perspective:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj269/andydie/Chicago%20Trip/100_1715.jpg

[Jibba]

Great shot, andydie. Looks like it still has to go before it makes some decent headway out of the urban canopy.

[ChicagoHiRiser]

Well Trump Tower just put their final panes of glass on the top floors, making it resemble its final state.

I can't wait until this project does. I don't think a lot of Chicagoans are familiar with or ready for what kind of impact this beauty is going to have on the skyline _in the loop_. :banana:

[jcchii]

this one is going to get into the top third of its height and everyone will be wowed

[Alliance]

I'm already impressed.

[Ryan81]

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6134/dsc0282resizexn2.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5360/dsc0282resizexn21qt7.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7196/dsc0286resizedy7.jpg

[harryc]

From Lake Shore Drive
http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SQe0TBasblI/AAAAAAAA8xs/3OYnZRzx9mY/s640/P1110894_5_6.jpg

a bit closer
http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SQe0Xy_qkiI/AAAAAAAA8x4/-J-qK9i9wVc/s800/P1120048_50_49.jpg
Photomatix (http://www.hdrsoft.com/)

Ryan81 all your photos are great and greatly appreciated.

[Jibba]

A few from today at dusk:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7088/dsc054004964053cc4.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/2076/dsc054064982904sp9.jpg

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4048/dsc05404b4973123zr0.jpg

[jjk1103]

From Lake Shore Drive
http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SQe0TBasblI/AAAAAAAA8xs/3OYnZRzx9mY/s640/P1110894_5_6.jpg

a bit closer
http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SQe0Xy_qkiI/AAAAAAAA8x4/-J-qK9i9wVc/s800/P1120048_50_49.jpg
Photomatix (http://www.hdrsoft.com/)

Ryan81 all your photos are great and greatly appreciated.

..great shot !!! ...now turn your camera around and take a few photos of the beautiful restoration of the Carson's Building going on right across the street.......

[TowerGuy37]

what floor are they at now?

[harryc]

..great shot !!! ...now turn your camera around and take a few photos of the beautiful restoration of the Carson's Building going on right across the street.......

I went back the next day and turned around ....

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuvxuSV1FI/AAAAAAAA9Cc/A7IRqBUAIaY/s800/P1120744.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuvzjLJWrI/AAAAAAAA9Co/9HN2kyM2DU8/s720/P1120746_7_8.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuv1M6l0cI/AAAAAAAA9C0/VQAcrMR4G1s/s720/P1120749.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuv3FwmxII/AAAAAAAA9DE/hQCAC0cC1lg/s800/P1120787_8_9.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuv4iEiytI/AAAAAAAA9DQ/fMCEa-7LwVI/s800/P1120811.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuv7lgQK8I/AAAAAAAA9Dc/8--dWzyQfCM/s800/P1120794_5_6.jpg

Slightly off topic - the historic facade is important, and the even more historic facade across the street must seem an unexpected bonus.

[harryc]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuyKqR_S1I/AAAAAAAA9FE/I55j2y_040w/s720/P1120756_7_8.jpg

The base
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuzAU3MA8I/AAAAAAAA9F4/1Pa-Jw_YAn4/s800/P1120806_7_8.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQux4pj7gUI/AAAAAAAA9Ec/luYzNSY0brQ/s800/P1120251_2_3.jpg

\http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQux6IHbx-I/AAAAAAAA9Eo/8Mf32WB4EzM/s800/P1120257_8_9.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuyC2gzJSI/AAAAAAAA9E0/ACwvJbfAdXg/s800/P1120774_5_6.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuyscWJ--I/AAAAAAAA9FQ/m9hguBdBBDQ/s800/2008_10_30n.JPG

[cityofblindinglights]

Great photos of the surrounding area!

here is a progress update
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2989953783_45084e5c1e_o.jpg

[SolarWind]

October 31, 2008

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/4552/dsc0096ht2.jpg

[SolarWind]

October 29, 2008

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/908/dsc0128bx6.jpg

[Beck4ABigChicago]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuv4iEiytI/AAAAAAAA9DQ/fMCEa-7LwVI/s800/P1120811.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SQuv7lgQK8I/AAAAAAAA9Dc/8--dWzyQfCM/s800/P1120794_5_6.jpg

Slightly off topic - the historic facade is important, and the even more historic facade across the street must seem an unexpected bonus.

Harry, these are some amazing shots, not something we get enough of. I thank you and hope others agree that this is something we cannot lose. This is part of the city that outsiders don't know exists...now that's density, unlike the ridiculous situation we have with the base of buildings like Aqua (not to say I don't like the building, but the development doesn't hold a candle to this area).

[hawkeye view]

Some beautiful fall colors in the park, unfortunately a hazy Sunday.
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4020/img2002zk4.jpg (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2002zk4.jpg)

[SolarWind]

October 29, 2008

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/483/dsc0135kg9.jpg

[denizen467]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4020/img2002zk4.jpg

Looks like 1 of the 2 Jaume Plensa towers has had the algae scrubbed off so far (see Loopy comment in General Developments thread).

[jjk1103]

Looks like 1 of the 2 Jaume Plensa towers has had the algae scrubbed off so far (see Loopy comment in General Developments thread).

..I think its' rust from the plumbing pipes.......does anyone know for sure....

[denizen467]

^ Already discussed in the forum I mentioned - seems to be algae, not rust.

[Tom In Chicago]

Could be algae, but the guys that were cleaning it had large 'family sized' containers of CLR that they were using with their pressure washers. . .

[Alliance]

CLR would also kill algae lol.

Legacy looks great. Its really got its verticality going now. I'm very much looking forward to seeing it on TV at Obamapalooza tonight!

[jjk1103]

......this is turning out to be one of the most exciting buildings currently going up.......it's nivce to see that it is finally getting noticed.....

[harryc]

Fencing in foreground is for the Obama rally.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SRD0NLAg_QI/AAAAAAAA9uU/Hv7jjiBb1gg/s720/P1130522.JPG

Everyone should walk through the SantaFe building at least once in their life.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SRD0OVRB6UI/AAAAAAAA9ug/w4LwVIYhdMg/s800/P1130589.JPG

[ungerdog]

That Obama fence made it into every thread! Some fence!

[Hulk Smash]

I think that fencing is for the construction at the Art Institute, not the Obama rally, which was on the other side of the park.

[Jibba]

Today
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3901/dsc054366490716us7.jpg

[hawkeye view]

Shot from 11/4
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6538/img2058yw7.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2058yw7.jpg)

[hawkeye view]

also from 11/4
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2157/obamafest008vc1.jpg (http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=obamafest008vc1.jpg)

[harryc]

From across the river, looking down Wabash
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SROwezPYh-I/AAAAAAAA93k/by_QE0YIeFE/s720/P1130159_60_61.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SROwf0rbgSI/AAAAAAAA93w/OCI3DeqRwqI/s720/P1130163.JPG

Hawkeye, Jibba (and COBL in every other thread) those night shots are awesome.

[Alliance]

Harry those are some excellent shots. I never thought that the side flaps of the wedge would have such a subtle yet notciable effect on the massing. With the angled wege sides that will reflect a slight gradient of light, Legacy really is becoming more of an asset to the Streetwall than I thought it would be. I also never notece before (probably because of a lack of cladding) that the flaps on each side are differnt widths. Its nice to see that sort of assymtry incorporated.

Legacy continues to impress! I will definately be stopping by in a few weeks to gauge it in person.

[Jibba]

^Yes, great photos, Harry. They certainly show off the various forms within the whole. Hopefully they will visually maximize all 819 ft. of this baby. I still wish that they hadn't rounded the Wabash face, though. The real prize will be the view from Millennium Park anyway.

[photoLith]

Wow I havent looked at this thread for a couple weeks and this tower seems to have just shot up! Looks great and glad to see theres still a whole bunch of floors left.