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Great updates everyone! Thx

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This is probably one of the, if not the worlds fastest rising Supertall
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This is probably one of the, if not the worlds fastest rising Supertall
One Vanderbilt probably rose faster, but yea it's been quick
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This is probably one of the, if not the worlds fastest rising Supertall
i don't know about that. the 1st caisson was drilled roughly 3 years ago now (sept. 22, 2016).

that seems about right for a 1,200' concrete tower.
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I feel that the tall part should have been towards the lake. It would have given the skyline a more imposing view.

Still a cool tower, though.
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^^^ That was the original plan. Perhaps they felt it was more important for the terraces to have lake views

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I'm really glad it doesn't look like this though.
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For real, the original rendering looks like a peppermint or one of those old people candies.
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I feel that the tall part should have been towards the lake. It would have given the skyline a more imposing view.

Still a cool tower, though.
I like that it builds into the skyline and makes much more sense when viewing from afar
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^ 100% agree.

Stepping away from the lake and up into the skyline was absolutely the right call here.

I'm so glad they realized their initial error and made the switch early on.
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Vista Tower tour reveals the engineering secrets that hold up Chicago’s latest skyline standout

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Sep 03, 2019 | 5:00 AM
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Vista Tower tour reveals the engineering secrets that hold up Chicago’s latest skyline standout

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A good detail on the blow through floor (emphasis added)
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The floor will be covered by a screenlike perimeter wall that lets Chicago’s famous winds whip right through the space. This so-called blow-through floor, the first of its kind in Chicago, is expected to dramatically cut wind-induced sway.
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It’s also functional. Had the perimeter columns been set on a diagonal, about 5 feet of interior space would have been unusable because of the gap between the column and the exterior walls, Eckmann said. Such a tight fit was equally important in Vista’s hotel rooms, which are considerably smaller than the condos.
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This is great news that they have found a screen to fit over the blow through floor. It is the right decision for sure would look weird empty and painted
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This is great news that they have found a screen to fit over the blow through floor. It is the right decision for sure would look weird empty and painted
I for one prefer the honest open space - form follows function and all.

I also thought it was much better before the cladding - all balconies - all the time.
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I think it's gonna be a long time before investors gain a profit on Vista. This beast is a money pit construction wise. So much concrete and glass in relation to sq footage of money generating space. But thanks regardless. Nice addition.
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