General question for anyone with high rise construction knowledge.
Why does this building have such a tall maintenance "box" on top, where a building like The Parker (2 blocks up, also tall-ish high rise) has a relatively low box? I can't see The Parker's roof equipment from street view most of the time, but One South's is easy to spot.
The mechanical space needed for any highrise can vary significantly based upon the type of HVAC system used, type of use, etc., etc
The location of the mechanical spaces can be located pretty much anywhere in the building and don't necessarily need to be on the roof.
Finally, the developer can make an investment with concealing that equipment so that there is no 'box' at all... best current example would be OBP... the top of that tower is arguably one of the most expensive mechanical screens in the city.
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Should we move this to completed projects? I have to imagine they're in punchlist mode by now.
Honestly this is such a disappointing tower. I was looking forward to a midrise base with active uses, now it's just an awful parking garage with useless glass patches. The only good thing is the arcade along Halsted widening the dreadful narrow Halsted sidewalks, and maybe the pedestrian-friendly woonerf-style motor court.
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Should we move this to completed projects? I have to imagine they're in punchlist mode by now.
Honestly this is such a disappointing tower. I was looking forward to a midrise base with active uses, now it's just an awful parking garage with useless glass patches. The only good thing is the arcade along Halsted widening the dreadful narrow Halsted sidewalks, and maybe the pedestrian-friendly woonerf-style motor court.
I think mods move threads upon confirmation of residents being cleared to move in, which I'm not sure if that has begun or not. They might also still be holding out hope for a crown haha
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Yea good call Donnie. I'll reserve judgement but it looks pretty unimpressive. Very thin LED strip that most likely will change color instantaneously and in a wave like manner. My picture makes it look more robust/bright than it is.
I think mods move threads upon confirmation of residents being cleared to move in, which I'm not sure if that has begun or not. They might also still be holding out hope for a crown haha
Definitely completed. I see residents coming and going on a regular basis and the front desk is staffed with a doorman.
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