CHICAGO | 400 N Lake Shore Drive | 851 FT & 765 FT | 73 & ? FLOORS - Page 157

r18tdi · #**3121** Posted **Feb 4, 2026, 2:49 PM**

Looks like the crane jumped again (for what I assume is the final time).

akscully · #**3122** Posted **Feb 4, 2026, 4:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

Looks like the crane jumped again (for what I assume is the final time).

Yep, Chicago YIMBY has some great pictures, including some from Scott, the crane operator.

Toasty Joe · #**3123** Posted **Feb 10, 2026, 9:57 PM**

Source: @tylerlariviere

BVictor1 · #**3124** Posted **Feb 12, 2026, 8:33 AM**

02.11.26

cloudbod · #**3125** Posted **Feb 16, 2026, 4:04 AM**

Took some pics with the canon today! It was beautiful out. Happy Fool's Spring I everyone

BuildThemTaller · #**3126** Posted **Feb 16, 2026, 4:39 PM**

The RAMSA-designed One Bennett Park and setbacks of 400 N LSD give that view a bit of a Manhattan vibe to the skyline.

Toasty Joe · #**3127** Posted **Feb 17, 2026, 5:46 AM**

making a decent dent so far

Source: @barrybutler9

BVictor1 · #**3128** Posted **Feb 21, 2026, 2:58 PM**

02.20.26

Falcon0715 · #**3129** Posted **Feb 21, 2026, 8:21 PM**

Long-time follower, first-time poster, but just thought everyone might like to see the progress today (2/21) from a bit of a different angle, looking northeast from our balcony at Aqua.

BrickellBased · #**3130** Posted **Feb 21, 2026, 9:17 PM**

Fantastic photo for your first post!

Welcome to the forum!

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Originally Posted by Falcon0715

Long-time follower, first-time poster, but just thought everyone might like to see the progress today (2/21) from a bit of a different angle, looking northeast from our balcony at Aqua.

lakeshoredrive · #**3131** Posted **Feb 21, 2026, 10:11 PM**

It looks like the core is topped out

sentinel · #**3132** Posted **Feb 22, 2026, 1:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Falcon0715

Long-time follower, first-time poster, but just thought everyone might like to see the progress today (2/21) from a bit of a different angle, looking northeast from our balcony at Aqua.

Awesome photo, welcome to the forum!

Falcon0715 · #**3133** Posted **Feb 22, 2026, 4:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by lakeshoredrive

It looks like the core is topped out

Looks like it very well may be. (From this morning, 2/22)

sentinel · #**3134** Posted **Feb 22, 2026, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Falcon0715

Looks like it very well may be. (From this morning, 2/22)

Knew this day would come sooner than later...and still wish this building was 200-300 ft taller, but that's how it is.

Bonsai Tree · #**3135** Posted **Feb 22, 2026, 5:05 PM**

Any thoughts as to how much taller the crown will be? Maybe another 30 feet beyond the core?

Cress3803 · #**3136** Posted **Feb 22, 2026, 6:02 PM**

needs to be pointier up there

Tom In Chicago · #**3137** Posted **Feb 23, 2026, 1:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Falcon0715

Long-time follower, first-time poster, but just thought everyone might like to see the progress today (2/21) from a bit of a different angle, looking northeast from our balcony at Aqua.

Welcome to the forum, neighbor. . . thanks for the contribution. . .

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r18tdi · #**3138** Posted **Feb 23, 2026, 4:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

Any thoughts as to how much taller the crown will be? Maybe another 30 feet beyond the core?

Another 20-30 feet is probably a good guess for the mechanical and crown.

munchymunch · #**3139** Posted **Feb 23, 2026, 5:40 PM**

I’m still a fan of this building. However, it looks chunky, more height, lower setbacks, or a smaller foundation could have made it a lot better.

sentinel · #**3140** Posted **Feb 23, 2026, 6:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by munchymunch

I’m still a fan of this building. However, it looks chunky, more height, lower setbacks, or a smaller foundation could have made it a lot better.

The previous design had exactly that, with the east stairstep setbacks cascading lower, an it had a more dynamic look to it; not sure why it was altered. Still looks great to me…maybe they do something similar with the south tower…