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

[cbotnyse]

^^ yeah I know, I said it just seems the second half of the curtain is taking twice as long as the first half.

I talked to one of the workers at Trump and he said they are a little behind on the park, but should be done by fall.

[george]

6-28

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8097/leg9.jpg


http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9012/trumplegacy.jpg


http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3156/mc1p.jpg

[Nefcia]

Recently added photographies have made me I want to visit Chicago immediately! Unbelievable snapshots. As far as I am concerned these all new buildings: Trump, Aqua, Millennium Park have, totally in a positive way, changed the skyline of The Windy City. Well, maybe someday I'll have an opportunity to walk down the Chicago's streets :)

[jcchii]

^ that last one is especially sxxxy

[J_M_Tungsten]

Looks like the balconies are completed, just waiting for the lights housing to be installed....ALMOST!!!

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2017.jpg

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_1965.jpg

Looks so small from the top of the Sears!!

[Dr. Taco]

more like looks so awesome from the top of sears

[BorisMolotov]

Yeah this is turning out to be one of the cooler buildings from the boom. Its probably the least talked about 800 footer in the US right now

[J_M_Tungsten]

more like looks so awesome from the top of sears

Haha yes definitely that too!!

[ChiPsy]

Been watching this one closely, because it's one of my favorites.

BUT page 1 renders vs. these (above) photos: Didn't it lose something off the top? I've been anticipating the 3-4 story termination above the roofline that gave the southern edge of this building its dramatic "blade"-like flair, but the steel superstructure they've built so far doesn't seem quite so tall.

Does this also mean (presuming they're not building more) that the official height may be a bit shorter? Will it still break 800'?

[andydie]

well when you check the render you can see that over the balconies 2 rows of glass are followed by what looks like 4 rows of the blade effect glass. If the pannels are all the same size i think maybe one or two more floors of steal should follow but i guess we have to sit and wait how it will turn out

[aaron38]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%20July%2009/IMG_4378.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%20July%2009/IMG_4391.jpg

[harryc]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SlKNMxnGbmI/AAAAAAABXXg/Z39k0pGsOZw/s800/P1430207.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SlKNPeaPIUI/AAAAAAABXXw/BqoOoA3J0n4/s800/P1430241_2_3.jpg

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[tintinex]

A few shots from July 5th. Hope you like

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cvIpUKFCTaU/SlM2UqXYKTI/AAAAAAAAXf4/JdS8mf9MOPU/s800/DSC00392.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cvIpUKFCTaU/SlM2TvkcBjI/AAAAAAAAXfc/OUPVwyqgV9c/s800/DSC00389.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cvIpUKFCTaU/SlM2bZku8UI/AAAAAAAAXgU/QTuqe3xvLbk/s800/DSC00395.JPG

[wrab]

7/5

Michigan Ave
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3698838807_c734c29464_b.jpg

Wabash Ave
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3700144444_438e6c6b89_b.jpg

[J_M_Tungsten]

Did anybody else see that the entire first floor of the lighting/ window level has been completed? Sorry I don't have any pics, but it looks cool.

[Dr. Taco]

cell phone today between meetings:


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/2009-07-09130250.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/2009-07-09130330.jpg

[photoLith]

Whats up with the funky protrusions in the windows?

[harryc]

Whats up with the funky protrusions in the windows?

They're open

[george]

7-09

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9122/3003dax.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6353/leg1j.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7008/leg4e.jpg

[woodrow]

I just love love love the way the windows open in this building. Completely unexpected.

[TorancisOMP]

Whats up with the funky protrusions in the windows?

I just love love love the way the windows open in this building. Completely unexpected.

Yeah and its very ugly. :yuck: A/C is included with the assessment fee, I hope tenants turn on the air and not opening the windows. It obstructs the fluidness of the building .

[viewguysf]

Yeah and its very ugly. :yuck: A/C is included with the assessment fee, I hope tenants turn on the air and not opening the windows. It obstructs the fluidness of the building .

Yes, but it's much more sustainable! Why use A/C on days that you don't have to? We're going to have to compromise if we really want to reduce global warming and actually try to save this planet.

[Beck4ABigChicago]

Yes, but it's much more sustainable! Why use A/C on days that you don't have to? We're going to have to compromise if we really want to reduce global warming and actually try to save this planet.

^ Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

[Zerton]

^ Why is that funny?

Anyways, I'm really pleased with the way this turned out. Any interior renders? I want to see the SAIC classroom area and the University Club amenities.

[Dr. Taco]

^ Why is that funny?

Anyways, I'm really pleased with the way this turned out. Any interior renders? I want to see the SAIC classroom area and the University Club amenities.

it's funny because some people believe global warming is a giant scam that has increased al gore's net worth from 2 million when he left office to 100 million now. follow the money

more on topic, if the owners are given the choice to open their windows, it just makes the units that much more desirable. maybe some owners won't open the window ever, but they could. the random open windows gives an impression that you don't really design: use. window shades, open windows, bikes locked to balconies, these things are all exemplary of a city that is alive, and that's a good thing

[F1 Tommy]

[QUOTE=jstush04;4354125]it's funny because some people believe global warming is a giant scam that has increased al gore's net worth from 2 million when he left office to 100 million now. follow the money

I like the windows open and closed. Makes the building look different somedays.

To the government going green means spending a trillion dollars to save a million in energy costs. Have you hugged a tree yet today:rolleyes:

[george]

7-09

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4053/leg6.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9994/leg4.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5008/leg5.jpg

[Ordo_]

04 July 09

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/3696418951_d9b1fc391e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3696466701_d9d29fbb60_b.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3697131843_22c8e82245_b.jpg

Did I mention I love this building?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3698004400_6ba2065e23_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3697185669_7405c1f275_b.jpg

Humor?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3698014508_1b57d5fde4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3698451888_47b3c51d65_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3697683335_2f6541a13d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3698473760_c7f85434cb_b.jpg

Pano (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3698918177_31afc9769d_o.jpg)http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3698918177_d77cb97360_b.jpg

[hawkeye view]

nice shots ordo, george

i like the variety the windows add...

july 3

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7940/img3162iwr.jpg

[Dr. Taco]

yeah, i'm just happy for this building. it's a nice finale until the world expands again someday

[J_M_Tungsten]

Hard to follow Ordo's set, but heres my try!

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2461.jpg

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2476.jpg

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2479.jpg

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http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2482.jpg

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2526.jpg

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2529.jpg

[ungerdog]

I don't mind the open windows. Especially since they appear to open the same distance (at least from ground level). If you could see a whole grid of open windows, some open a little and some all the way, that could look bad.

[andydie]

darn they changed the rooftop design somewhat. if you compare the render on page 1 and this now they surely have left a row of windows out and the blades where cut from 8 to 6. Also the hight seems to have been reduced a bit:(

[ChiPsy]

darn they changed the rooftop design somewhat. if you compare the render on page 1 and this now they surely have left a row of windows out and the blades where cut from 8 to 6. Also the hight seems to have been reduced a bit:(

Yeah; I've got the same concern. I'm not sure what this does to the height, but it looks to be a hit to the aesthetics.

[F1 Tommy]

It looks like they are getting ready to add another floor of steel judging by the posts sticking up on top. It still might get to the design height, just give it time.

[jcchii]

^someone has declared it T/O

[dhip]

Isn't there usually a topping out flag and ceremony? It appears to me that the posts sticking up presage at least one more level.

[Dr. Taco]

yeah. i don't think it's done, honestly. it'd be very easy for them to attach two more rows of steel up there like the rendering indicates

[ChicagoChicago]

It looks to me like the first page rendering in this thread is just out of date. The renders back in the middle of this thread, along with the rendering on the Legacy website show 6 vertical vents. Comparing the render below to Construction photos, there should be 2 stories to go.

From YoChicago, 6/26/2008:

http://yochicago.com/today/high-rises/sales-update-51-condos-left-at-legacy-at-millennium-park_7276/

http://wibiti.com/images/hpmain/563/237563.jpg

[jc5680]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gypnF4zAZSY

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/8245/legacynight.jpg

From a this recent video, the developer says that the lighting strips will be 35 feet tall, anyone care to do the math? I would guess we have another row of steel framework.

[Tom In Chicago]

^Agreed. . . seems to me they only topped out the concrete portion of the structure. . . I think we're going to see the rest of the steel assembled in the next week or so. . .

[meh_cd]

The recent blue glass crave isn't my thing, but this one is a diamond in the rough.

[ChiPsy]

^Agreed. . . seems to me they only topped out the concrete portion of the structure. . . I think we're going to see the rest of the steel assembled in the next week or so. . .

Great collective detective work, guys -- I agree now too, in light of all the recent contributions to this thought-stream. Thanks for sharing them!

[ardecila]

^Agreed. . . seems to me they only topped out the concrete portion of the structure. . . I think we're going to see the rest of the steel assembled in the next week or so. . .

Remember when we had the exact same doubts about the crown on OMP? ;)

Steel work at the crown is put off until late in the construction cycle, since it has no bearing on the timeline for the delivery of units. In other words: nobody is gonna live up there, so they have all the time in the world to finish the crown.

They're STILL working on the cladding of the core on OMP, yet people have been moved in for quite a while now - just goes to show that outdoor finish work often is the very last thing on the checklist.

[truedaniel]

^ Why is that funny?

Anyways, I'm really pleased with the way this turned out. Any interior renders? I want to see the SAIC classroom area and the University Club amenities.


It’s funny (you suggesting that owners can save on energy bills by opening windows) because do you really think millionaire tenants living in downtown Chicago in a building called Legacy at Millenuim Park care about saving a few dollars a month?!! Even the name alone suggests opulence and prosperity.

[wrab]

Fresh air is a good & healthy thing, and doesn't require fossil fuels to generate.

I'm a big fan of operable windows. I was especially happy to see them on Legacy, because they break up the surface and give it some texture and visual interest.

[harryc]

I'd say I'm a big fan of the operable windows.

July 13 – from Daley plaza

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U1cvRSUI/AAAAAAABZA0/AmuYrRMa8_c/s800/P1440804_5_6.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U14PRSDI/AAAAAAABZA8/BhprnO-fUqw/s800/P1440825.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U2WW2lnI/AAAAAAABZBE/PCwMYtbYGGE/s800/P1440837.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U3fgXr0I/AAAAAAABZBM/fy5gliuZeLw/s800/P1440911.JPG

July 14 from IBM plaza

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U4VdcMiI/AAAAAAABZBU/iPZhb-pm-pU/s720/P1440976.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U5PNUI-I/AAAAAAABZBc/EMnaSEIBT_c/s720/P1440979.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U5cZILyI/AAAAAAABZBk/aF0EQkUvAEA/s800/P1440980.JPG

And one last shot from Randolph
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sl4U6EgLIpI/AAAAAAABZBs/cf4ViKxkdLQ/s720/P1450056_7_8.jpg

[wrab]

^ Nice. The tower is visible from all over now.

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It looks to me like the first page rendering in this thread is just out of date. The renders back in the middle of this thread, along with the rendering on the Legacy website show 6 vertical vents. Comparing the render below to Construction photos, there should be 2 stories to go.

From YoChicago, 6/26/2008:

http://yochicago.com/today/high-rises/sales-update-51-condos-left-at-legacy-at-millennium-park_7276/

http://wibiti.com/images/hpmain/563/237563.jpg

Also, what Honte would call the "Wolf Bands", those contrast strips that alternate between every two floors, have disappeared. Which is a good thing IMHO.

(Speaking of Honte, he has vanished - and I have a bad feeling that he might be Ezra Gordon, who passed away in June. This is just a hunch. If anyone knows for sure, please IM me.)

[viewguysf]

It’s funny (you suggesting that owners can save on energy bills by opening windows) because do you really think millionaire tenants living in downtown Chicago in a building called Legacy at Millenuim Park care about saving a few dollars a month?!! Even the name alone suggests opulence and prosperity.

What is it that you guys don't get about sustainability? It's about saving energy and reducing your carbon footprint even more than saving money, but when all three can be done simultaneously, why not? Is Northern California really that far ahead of the rest of the country in this thought process?

[Dr. Taco]

woooo, architecture!

[Mojava]

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2529.jpg


Also, what Honte would call the "Wolf Bands", those contrast strips that alternate between every two floors, have disappeared. Which is a good thing IMHO.



Looks like the "bands" are still there but not in the traditional SCB way. Perhaps they used a different reflective glass to get the same look as dipicted from the pic by JM Tungsten.

[wrab]

7/17

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3732395412_d8f192c2c2_b.jpg

[sentinel]

It’s funny (you suggesting that owners can save on energy bills by opening windows) because do you really think millionaire tenants living in downtown Chicago in a building called Legacy at Millenuim Park care about saving a few dollars a month?!! Even the name alone suggests opulence and prosperity.

Uh, how do you think rich people become rich, by wasting their money when it isn't necessary?? Your argument is self-defeating. Plus considering the location, two blocks away from the lakefront, where in the summertime temperatures can be considerably cooler than further inland, it actually does make sense to open your windows and get a nice breeze off the lake once in a while.

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Yeah, I have my windows cracked right now, letting in a nice cool breeze.

Wrabbit, you managed to capture the sweet effects I saw the other day. Since the building is sky colored to begin with, in certain partly cloudy conditions the building is one color and the open windows are reflecting the clouds, making them look like random white squares.

[wrab]

^ Yeah - I really like that effect too.

Now that we're finally seeing these operable windows in use, I've shed any initial fears that the skin might be too tinsel-like for Chicago - 131 S Dearborn is the cautionary example - these windows really break up the monotony of the reflective glass.

Almost biomorphic how the tower cools itself off by opening up the pores on its skin.

[harryc]

With B37 in front
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SmuHYnEBwGI/AAAAAAABZH4/MNtvTDDdG6o/s800/P1460432_3_4.jpg
crank up the HDR
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SmuHaDlyUXI/AAAAAAABZIA/iSIeOWLDcnw/s800/P1460441_2_3.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SmuHb6yRTSI/AAAAAAABZII/BhFbmvb-8UY/s800/P1460778_79_80.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SmuHdPuoOAI/AAAAAAABZIQ/qLoPpyyju94/s800/P1460789_7_8.jpg

[aspiringArchitect]

This is my favorite going up right now.
Taken on 7/22

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu286/illinoisboy015/Chicago%2009/Chicago09229_edited-1.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu286/illinoisboy015/Chicago%2009/Chicago09233_edited-1.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu286/illinoisboy015/Chicago%2009/Chicago09248.jpg

[J_M_Tungsten]

One thing I noticed that I'm not sure that goes with the building is that the crown is somewhat sloped, when every other setback is straight. I'm sure it wont take away from the building at all, I just thought it was weird. Also does anyone else think that the accent band on the top of the buildings north face is too low from the top? It looks like the building is wearing a giant tiara.

[Zerton]

It’s funny (you suggesting that owners can save on energy bills by opening windows) because do you really think millionaire tenants living in downtown Chicago in a building called Legacy at Millenuim Park care about saving a few dollars a month?!! Even the name alone suggests opulence and prosperity.

It's not all about money. The less energy used the better and air conditioners happen to be using a lot.

[hawkeye view]

7/25 all clouds to the west, but blue sky and partly cloudy to the east :cool:
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9143/img0129h.jpg

[cbotnyse]

hawkeye, any fireworks pics this weekend?

[J_M_Tungsten]

great shot hawkeye!

[george]

7-26

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5008/leg5.jpg

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9455/leg2.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4053/leg6.jpg

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9994/leg4.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7578/leg7.jpg

[hawkeye view]

JMT, George, Harry, and AArchitect thanks for the updates. good work.
Sorry cbotnyse, no fireworks shots this year including the buildings.
I did learn how to use the stitch editor. (Sorry for the seams)
This is my july view. :)

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7712/july251.jpg

[J_M_Tungsten]

Sorry about the pic quality, but they literally just finshed the facade on the south wall about 5 mins ago, the crane is pulling back from hanging the last window panel on that side! woo hoo, finally!

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2744.jpg

[george]

^Great update, Tungsten. Nice perspective, too.^

[BVictor1]

July 2009 Legacy images

07/03/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719067.jpg

07/05/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719069.jpg

07/07/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719075.jpg

07/20/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719077.jpg

07/25/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719078.jpg

http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719080.jpg

07/28/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719082.jpg

07/31/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719084.jpg

[viewguysf]

July 2009 Legacy images

07/31/09
http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/08/719084.jpg

Sweet!

[Busy Bee]

Very sweet indeed. This building looks awesome.

[NYC2ATX]

I wonder how they will light the crown.

[wrab]

Facade 8/1:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3781128741_abc4987754_b.jpg

[jc5680]

8.2

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/legacy82a.jpg

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/legacy82b.jpg

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/legacy82c.jpg

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/legacy82d.jpg

[photoLith]

Incredible photos jc. Thanks so much for them and hawkeyeview, Im jealous as always.

[jcchii]

A+

[george]

8-4

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/5008/leg5.jpg

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4053/leg6.jpg

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7898/leg1.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1479/legacy9d.jpg

[wrab]

8/5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3797541327_3af1b88f63_b.jpg

[J_M_Tungsten]

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_2919.jpg

[wrab]

8/8


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3809599802_e9f641af88_b.jpg

[jc5680]

8.9

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/legacy89a.jpg

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/legacy89b.jpg

[wrab]

8/15

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3824886902_8a9cb7c040_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/3824874588_0b02f31c02_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3824097295_f9e4b7e6fc_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3824100109_846b087ec4_b.jpg

[harryc]

Great sets BVic, Wrabbit. and JC

July 31
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sof7GhFuNiI/AAAAAAABZtU/tiO2uOfilJI/s720/P1480004_5_6.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sof7IDOVCbI/AAAAAAABZtc/9_R8MvVihXk/s800/P1480009.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sof7JlewKFI/AAAAAAABZtk/dDde9M3fC5M/s800/P1480029_30_31.jpg


Aug 11
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/Sof7K2BYGVI/AAAAAAABZtw/9HJ7v9FSg9A/s800/P1490990_88_89.jpg

[hawkeye view]

8/15
:)
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3884/airshow067.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8818/airshow138.jpg

[sparky212]

whats with the 16's? Any who Great pics:tup:

[harryc]

whats with the 16's? Any who Great pics:tup:

Air show.

[hawkeye view]

8/16 day 2 of Air & water show
:cool:
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5264/img3494.jpg


http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2435/img3525j.jpg


http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/484/img3526h.jpg

[wrab]

Those A&WS planes are badass.

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Another from the weekend:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3831722750_2c85f21ba3_b.jpg

[wrab]

8/16


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3835172177_44c5b286af_b.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

^Excellent. Legacy really soars in that shot.

[the urban politician]

^ Yeah, great shot.

Somebody started a thread asking how much your city has changed in the past boom.

To me, I would say that 3 buildings in particular made a dent in Chicago's skyline in this boom: One Museum Park East, Trump, and Legacy

[wrab]

Thanks, Hydro & TUP.

^ Yeah, great shot.

Somebody started a thread asking how much your city has changed in the past boom.

To me, I would say that 3 buildings in particular made a dent in Chicago's skyline in this boom: One Museum Park West, Trump, and Legacy

Hard to argue with those choices, except that you mean (I think) OMP East. Anyway, Trump is taller than anything in town but Willis and fills in the skyline profile from just about every direction; OMP extends the city wall to Grant Park South; Legacy brings the very tall building to the cusp of the Michigan Avenue cliff.

Funny how Aqua, which is a whopper at over 800 feet, barely makes a dent in the skyline.

Other (lesser) candidates: 340 OTP and 300 N LaSalle.

We sure did get some tall ones in that last boom!

[the urban politician]

^ Oops, I corrected my mistake

[Dr. Taco]

here's a phone picture. sorry about the lighting. but it was a very nice early part of this week, and also my first time on "the bridge"

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/2009-08-16195939.jpg

[Northwest]

I too am impressed by just how dominating this beauty is to Millenium Park area tourists. My parents, who rarely go downtown, kept asking if this was the new supertall Trump Tower they had been hearing about.
Great photos everyone. Is the tower crane down all the way yet?

[Dr. Taco]

here some more crap assorted legacy shots. two weeks old exactly. have fun:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/P7310014.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/P7310017.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/P7310025.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/P7310027.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/P7310026.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/jstush04/P7310016.jpg

[wrab]

Nice.

[Ordo_]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3842793979_102cdf2244_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3842823805_c51687192d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3842836105_2ef4608ec5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3842836611_b388cd72aa_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3842846773_09af9f99e0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3843637546_053bb8aa39_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/3842856685_cbbd515c6c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3842859411_562207abb9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3842884011_c34a8a1c98_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/3842867001_bed2b015ff_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3843659510_1555683533_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3842920907_b155407cef_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3843532856_c90b39436d_b.jpg

Panos; Click for full:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3842932887_4b7fa4069b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/3842932887/sizes/o/in/set-72157622104675346/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3842933741_40b8333db2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/3842933741/sizes/o/in/set-72157622104675346/)

[Dr. Taco]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3843659510_1555683533_b.jpg

ooh, i really like this one!

[J_M_Tungsten]

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_4462.jpg

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_4577.jpg

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http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_4552.jpg

[george]

8-24

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9458/leg3n.jpg

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1610/leg10.jpg

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3568/leg12.jpg

[photoLith]

Thanks for all the updates everyone, this tower is so sexy.