CHICAGO | 400 N Lake Shore Drive | 851 FT & 765 FT | 73 & ? FLOORS - Page 137

cloudbod · #**2721** Posted **Mar 4, 2025, 6:40 PM**

2-27-2025

Look at the concrete shapes for the bay windows! So sick

tusken raider · #**2722** Posted **Mar 5, 2025, 5:23 PM**

oh that's super sick didn't think they are the bay windows look right

vexxed82 · #**2723** Posted **Mar 7, 2025, 2:59 PM**

Hey everyone! Been a while. Been busy with work and life, but finally had a chance to stop by the site, though only had my phone. Thanks goodness for RAW functionality. These are from last Thursday so they're a bit old.

Also, has anyone noticed they closed up the gap in the parking deck screening deck across the channel

dreamy-developer · #**2724** Posted **Mar 7, 2025, 3:36 PM**

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Hey everyone! Been a while. Been busy with work and life, but finally had a chance to stop by the site, though only had my phone. Thanks goodness for RAW functionality. These are from last Thursday so they're a bit old.

Also, has anyone noticed they closed up the gap in the parking deck screening deck across the channel

The legend is back

Amazing photos Nick!

cityofneighborhoods · #**2725** Posted **Mar 7, 2025, 11:16 PM**

The base of the tower is now visible from the South Lakefront. I remember seeing a rendering from this vantage point but can’t seem to find it. Anyone remember where that was and can repost?

KWillChicago · #**2726** Posted **Mar 8, 2025, 2:25 AM**

Nick is back and we barely have any cranes for him. Lol. Let's get some projects booming. Thanks for the photos!

cloudbod · #**2727** Posted **Mar 10, 2025, 1:07 AM**

Here's a view from today, from Adler!

Tom In Chicago · #**2728** Posted **Mar 11, 2025, 1:53 PM**

Phone cam pic I took on Sunday while I was out and about. . .

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gebs · #**2729** Posted **Mar 11, 2025, 4:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by cloudbod

Here's a view from today, from Adler!

From this vantage point, do we think this tower is going to line up with Vista's middle setback?

cityofneighborhoods · #**2730** Posted **Mar 11, 2025, 5:00 PM**

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I think I found what I was looking for. It’s in this video at around 4:40

Ricochet48 · #**2731** Posted **Mar 11, 2025, 8:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by cityofneighborhoods

I think I found what I was looking for. It’s in this video at around 4:40

That'll add some great balance to the skyline. It's going up quick!

Steely Dan · #**2732** Posted **Mar 11, 2025, 9:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ricochet48

That'll add some great balance to the skyline. It's going up quick!

If SSP's diagram of Vista is correct, the appearance of 400 N LSD in that segment of the video is over-scaled by quite a bit.

According to the diagram, Vista's upper setback is right around the 860' mark, which is very close to the 859' height figure we've heard for 400 N LSD.

r18tdi · #**2733** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 2:56 PM**

When I try to visualize 400's skyline impact, I generally just reference One Bennett Park and add another floor or two in my mind.

BrickellBased · #**2734** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 3:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

When I try to visualize 400's skyline impact, I generally just reference One Bennett Park and add another floor or two in my mind.

Same.

Unfortunately this building isn't going to make much of a overall skyline impact.

This is one to be viewed mainly from the lake looking west or navy pier or from the river. Hopefully some great views from the riverwalk as well.

The view from Dusable Park should be stunning though.

cloudbod · #**2735** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 4:52 PM**

I made another mockup haha. This is fun

This is as accurately I can guess-- this is assuming 859ft, approximately the height of St Regis's highest setback, ±10ft. There's some perspective distortion here, but not a huge amount at this distance/focal length.

BrickellBased · #**2736** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 5:44 PM**

Nice work!

This feels quite accurate given that 400 Lakeshore is closer than OBP and a lil' bit taller.

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Originally Posted by cloudbod

I made another mockup haha. This is fun

This is as accurately I can guess-- this is assuming 859ft, approximately the height of St Regis's highest setback, ±10ft. There's some perspective distortion here, but not a huge amount at this distance/focal length.

Zapatan · #**2737** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 7:03 PM**

It's one of those buildings with a nice design and alright height that will be great for the immediate area but not much for the skyline overall.

Lake entrance angle will be a bit better I guess.

MorganChi · #**2738** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 7:19 PM**

Correct me if I’m wrong but in most cities outside New York and Chicago this would the tallest or second tallest.

Zapatan · #**2739** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 9:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by MorganChi

Correct me if I’m wrong but in most cities outside New York and Chicago this would the tallest or second tallest.

In the USA, North America or the world?

Not even quite true just in the US.

Counting U/C and completed buildings, LA, Houston, Philly, Miami, Austin and maybe SF too have more than one higher building just off the top of my head.

Steely Dan · #**2740** Posted **Mar 12, 2025, 9:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by MorganChi

Correct me if I’m wrong but in most cities outside New York and Chicago this would the tallest or second tallest.

According to SSP's diagrams (including U/C), 400 N LSD, at 859' tall, would be:

4th tallest in Philly, Houston, Miami
3rd tallest in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin
2nd tallest in San Francisco, Seattle, Cleveland, Charlotte
1st tallest in all other US cities not named Chicago or NYC.