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Old Posted Jul 23, 2019, 7:23 PM
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I think the building would have looked much better if clad in a uniform color glass, it would have been just as moody but without the ugly checkerboard effect. I hated this building from the very beginning but I have come to love it. 80% of the time it looks amazing it's only in certain conditions and times of day where it is not attractive.
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Old Posted Jul 23, 2019, 9:07 PM
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I thought it would have been pretty bad-ass in the most modern of charcoal/ black. I do like it though and think it should clean up nice. The winter months when its 80% overcast skies is when it will look most drab, imo. But most out-of-country tourists don't come in the winter, so...
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Old Posted Jul 24, 2019, 11:49 PM
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If the glass were smooth and one color then it would definitely look even more like a blob of glass. This doesn't look like a blob of glass to me.
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Old Posted Jul 26, 2019, 5:43 PM
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If the glass were smooth and one color then it would definitely look even more like a blob of glass. This doesn't look like a blob of glass to me.

what is the current time estimate for completing the glass installation ?
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Old Posted Jul 26, 2019, 6:58 PM
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Good Question. Looks like they could have the glass on the last section done by end of August/early September, with the exception of the skips.

Anybody have any word about the glass on the bumpout / lobby section?
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Old Posted Jul 26, 2019, 8:25 PM
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honest question... how does Vista charge 2x for a new construction condo over a new construction condo in the same Lakeshore East development?
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Old Posted Jul 26, 2019, 11:44 PM
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^^ and so it begins.
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^^ and so it begins.
What begins? A recession?
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One in China, absolutely...
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Old Posted Jul 27, 2019, 2:58 AM
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Old Posted Jul 27, 2019, 6:29 AM
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What begins? A recession?
Not saying anything about a recession. Talking about the scale beginning to tip, inventory wise.
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Not saying anything about a recession. Talking about the scale beginning to tip, inventory wise.


That might be true, but not as bad here as in other cities such as New York. They have way over built high end in that city with foreign investment propping it up for now. No one believed 2008 would happen either.
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Old Posted Jul 28, 2019, 4:52 PM
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Still can't wrap my head around having balconies for units 900' in the sky. Crazy. "Yea, hun, I'll just be out on the balcony grabbing some fresh air"
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Old Posted Jul 28, 2019, 5:43 PM
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Still can't wrap my head around having balconies for units 900' in the sky. Crazy. "Yea, hun, I'll just be out on the balcony grabbing some fresh air"
I get weird on our balcony on the 24th floor (at the edge) and I'm not even afraid of heights.. LOL
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Old Posted Jul 28, 2019, 9:07 PM
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Still can't wrap my head around having balconies for units 900' in the sky. Crazy. "Yea, hun, I'll just be out on the balcony grabbing some fresh air"
The balconies are enclosed, on three sides and the roof. This give a sense of security that the "hanging" balconies do not have. If the railing is high enough, and opaque enough, most people will be fine sitting or standing outside. That is if the wind is not too direct and the sun angle is acceptable. However, how many months is the weather in the "Windy City" going to be good for outdoor balcony use? I would grab some fresh air on the patio before traveling the elevator. I would read as well. But then again I do not choose to live 900 feet up in the air in a skyscraper in the city center. Also, the CC&R might allow a small spa on the balcony. Perfect in the winter.

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Was watching the Earthcam cam. Nice view. Looks so hot out.

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