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kalmia · #**141** Posted **Feb 20, 2007, 8:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by SportsWorld

I haven't looked into this building much, but what's with the Asian ads on the side of the walls and on the official website? Does the creator have ties to building there?

each unit will come with its own Chinese lady. It's included in the sales agreement.

SolarWind · #**142** Posted **Feb 22, 2007, 1:24 AM**

February 21, 2007

Chicago Shawn · #**143** Posted **Feb 22, 2007, 10:25 PM**

From the roof of Marina City's west tower:

Catmendue2 · #**144** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 12:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by kalmia

each unit will come with its own Chinese lady. It's included in the sales agreement.

not funny in/to the least bit, IMHO.

SolarWind · #**145** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 12:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago Shawn

From the roof of Marina City's west tower:

Great picture Shawn. It's nice to see a different vantage point for a change. This is one we don't typically see.

SportsWorld · #**146** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 1:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago Shawn

From the roof of Marina City's west tower:

Great pic. We should give a nickname to this building at its stage right now.

no-la-usa · #**147** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 1:40 AM**

Looks very spider like right here!

LoyolaBeachView · #**148** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 3:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Catmendue2

not funny in/to the least bit, IMHO.

Ditto.

denizen467 · #**149** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 5:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by SolarWind

Does anyone know whether some special permission is required from the adjacent building when building this way? The foundation / lower floors are basically propping up parts of the WV core (even if only temporarily). I would assume yes; if so, what kind of 'rent' or fee is charged for this?

otis1 · #**150** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 3:30 PM**

Interesting question Denizen,

The forces in that situation are opposite of what you are thinking. The core can easily support itself here. The adjacent building is whats being supported. Someone has considered that with the earth removed on the new construction side, the foundation of the existing structure may not be strong enough to carry the building without the earth there. I assume that, like most buildings downtown, It was constructed very close to the property line. Thus, the earth on that side of the buliding is owned by the waterview developers, who can do with it what they wish.
Of course, no one wants that buliding to collapse. There are many permits and waivers and such involved in this kind of process. But i dont think the owner of that property sees any monetary gain from the developer. At least in this particular situation.

chi-arch · #**151** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 3:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by otis1

Interesting question Denizen,

The forces in that situation are opposite of what you are thinking. The core can easily support itself here. The adjacent building is whats being supported. Someone has considered that with the earth removed on the new construction side, the foundation of the existing structure may not be strong enough to carry the building without the earth there. I assume that, like most buildings downtown, It was constructed very close to the property line. Thus, the earth on that side of the buliding is owned by the waterview developers, who can do with it what they wish.
Of course, no one wants that buliding to collapse. There are many permits and waivers and such involved in this kind of process. But i dont think the owner of that property sees any monetary gain from the developer. At least in this particular situation.

Correct. The only monetary gain the neighbor to the west would have would be if there was damage to their building/foundation. Those outriggers on that side are specifically placed (see the orange painted lines on the wall that coordinate with it's structure). This is a delicate process.

Nowhereman1280 · #**152** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 8:19 PM**

How many floors down do they have to go still? From what these pictures show, they are a little more than 2 floors down from Upper Wacker. Am I remembering correctly when I say that there are 4 floors below Upper Wacker? Or was it 5?

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Originally Posted by Catmendue2

not funny in/to the least bit, IMHO.

Why not? Is that a rascist comment? Is that a sexist comment? Or is it just mere sarcasm? I'm going with the latter on this, sarcasm never hurt anyone, its funny. Nothing PC is ever funny, this world would be so boring if everyone did that...

no-la-usa · #**153** Posted **Feb 23, 2007, 10:25 PM**

I think its funny.

SO are Mandarin Oriental and Shangri'la huge rivals. And if so, what are your opinions as to the better brand?

Digdug · #**154** Posted **Feb 27, 2007, 6:39 PM**

Hello all, I am new to the board! This is by far my favorite project going up in the city. What a beautiful building. Can't wait for this to be completed. Thanks for all the informative insight to all.

DigDug

jcchii · #**155** Posted **Feb 27, 2007, 8:00 PM**

there will be great views of it from everywhere. I noticed the crane from the green line today

BVictor1 · #**156** Posted **Feb 28, 2007, 12:24 AM**

END OF FEBRUARY - BEGINNING OF MARCH WATERVIEW TOWER UPDATE!!!

-Construction did slow down a little because of the cold. As we all know, it has to be a certain temperature outside in order to pour concrete. Cold weather also makes it more difficult to excavate because the ground is harder plus there was 7" of snow 2 weeks ago.

-They are still excavating and installing raker beams. It's also taking longer to excavate this site because the small size of the site mkes things more complex.

-When the new planned development was approved, it increased the number of condo units from 233 to 245. About 64% of the condos have been sold.

-The hotel condos are about 36% sold

-Teng has been financing the construction, however you should be hearing
some info on which bank(s) will be writing the loan soon. Remember how we all knew that a hotel was coming for a while but nothing could be said until everything was finalized and the contracts were signed? We're kind of in the same situation now with the financing.

honte · #**157** Posted **Feb 28, 2007, 2:31 AM**

Thanks BVic. Good update.

BVictor1 · #**158** Posted **Feb 28, 2007, 9:43 AM**

By the way, the number of hotel rooms rose from 200 to 222

john doe · #**159** Posted **Feb 28, 2007, 11:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by kalmia

each unit will come with its own Chinese lady. It's included in the sales agreement.

Call me politically incorrect, but I found that hilarious.

Citizen · #**160** Posted **Mar 7, 2007, 8:03 PM**

I forget, is this building going to be "poured concrete" similar to Trump or "structural steel" like BOFA in NYC? Thanks. By the way, they have reached four levels below grade. Check out progress at the Waterview.com construction status page.