CHICAGO | St. Regis Chicago (Vista) | 1,191 FT | 101 FLOORS

[harryc]

BVic those are some stunning shots.

[UPChicago]

Is the core topped out?

[harryc]

Originally Posted by UPChicago

Is the core topped out?

The climbing form appeared to be there this afternoon, so possibly not.

[BonoboZill4]

I've probably seen over 10,000 pictures of Chicago viewed from that location, and seen it in person another 1000+ times... but Nick, that may be the best shot yet

[Hourstrooper]

Originally Posted by UPChicago

Is the core topped out?

Nope Still another core and tower crane jump in the coming week or 2

[chris08876]

I like that perspective looking North from South Columbus Drive (post 5305). The aesthetics and balance relative to the surrounding towers from that perspective really draws the eye as you work your way up Vista.

That's something Chicago is really good at IMO. Incorporating towers into the current skyline, without making them stick out like a sore thumb. A nice balance of height and bulk.

[Steely Dan]

Originally Posted by chris08876

I like that perspective looking North from South Columbus Drive (post 5305).

That's actually LSD, not columbus.

[LouisVanDerWright]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

You can see the shear walls through the glass, cool...

[BonoboZill4]

Can't wait to appreciate this tower in all its beauty around early summer when I go for my lakefront runs. From the Field Museum it'll be glorious!

[cozy]

Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

You can see the shear walls through the glass, cool...

One of the many awesome, minuscule details of this gorgeous heap of steel, concrete, and glass which will be ruined by disappear when people start living inside of it.

[LouisVanDerWright]

Originally Posted by cozy

One of the many awesome, minuscule details of this gorgeous heap of steel, concrete, and glass which will be ruined by disappear when people start living inside of it.

Huh? How will the tenants make giant 3' thick concrete walls disappear? There is no space between the glass and concrete, it will be visible forever.

[cozy]

Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

Huh? How will the tenants make giant 3' thick concrete walls disappear? There is no space between the glass and concrete, it will be visible forever.

Haha, no not expecting the shear walls to disappear upon move in. Having curtains covering the windows will alter the effect.

Also, not sure why I didn't realize this at first, but the glass installed in front of the concrete is completely opaque, so we aren't actually looking at the walls-just glass. I remember watching them hang those panels.

[jc5680]

Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

You can see the shear walls through the glass, cool...

It's probably not really that transparent. I think bvic might have using a polarizing filter, they essentially remove reflections from transparent surfaces (in addition to boosting saturations of blue and it's color compliments). Vista's glass has a pretty distinctly jewel like quality with a lot of reflection.

It is also why the color gradation between floors looks flatter than normal.

[harryc]

Jan 21

[kolchak]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

01/20/19

Amazing pics! The reflections are spectacular

[Elliphant]

Originally Posted by maru2501

swallowed JHC a bit there but looking good

Vista is one sexy 'cock swallower

[kenratboy]

My god, what a monster!

Still not sold...will wait until it is (almost) done to pass judgement. If anything, it is going to stand out!

[gandalf612]

Vista from Lakeview East by Tomasz Wojtasik, on Flickr

From my gym in Lakeview East 1/28

[vexxed82]

Originally Posted by RedCorsair87

This building is stunning. Easily my top 10 favorite in Chicago.

Thanks for the photo, Nick! My only request (next time you're at the Adler) is to include Essex in the pan if possible. I love the skyline height pop is brings.

Stay warm!

I went back out just for you. Kidding! Wanted to get to North Avenue (maybe tomorrow), but left a little late and was worried I'd miss the end of blue hour so I stopped back at Adler

[cozy]

awesome shot, we can finally see some glass peeking out from the view! and wow, essex really looks stunning with the sun shining on it like that, fits surprisingly well into the historic south michigan wall!