CHICAGO | 725 W Randolph | 700 FT | 45 FLOORS

[vexxed82]

Originally Posted by UrbanDweller98

Is it just due to the width of the tower or does the rendering not look anywhere near 700 ft?

It's not just you. It feels shorter than 700' in the main rendering. This looks like 550', maybe.

[Jstange059]

This image posted on Urbanize today shows the height as 664 ft

[SIGSEGV]

Add two more feet you cowards

[munchymunch]

That’s from their PD from 3 years ago, the elevations and sections list different heights for some reason.

Going by section you can see it’s 14.5ft per floor X 8 additional floors so that’s an additional 116ft. I don’t know what’s accurate but assuming there’s no massive design changes this will be comfortably be 700-800ft tall.

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dcd/cod/725_w_randolph_presentation.pdf

[Zapatan]

Not sure if this article was posted, fingers crossed they get approvals & financing and hope we hear something soon. It does sound like the anchor tenant is a done deal and not speculative though.


Related Midwest lands anchor tenant for 725 W. Randolph

https://chicago.urbanize.city/post/related-midwest-lands-anchor-tenant-725-w-randolph

The tower still requires City Council approval as it seeks to amend the site’s existing Planned Development. Approvals are needed from the Chicago Plan Commission, Committee on Zoning, and City Council. Related Midwest is also reportedly nearing a deal to secure financing for the tower as they seek to break ground next year and finish construction for Sidley to move into the new space in late 2030.

[Jstange059]

Not really relevant, but the tower almost feels like a dark version of this proposed tower in a different city. Has the same stepping setback, and outdoor recessed balcony space appearing like a hole in the building, and general proportions
https://i.ibb.co/8D45s90v/IMG-1386.webp
Lumen tower, Strijp S, Eindhoven

[The Lurker]

^^ Jesus Christ, don't scare me like that!

[twister244]

Originally Posted by The Lurker

^^ Jesus Christ, don't scare me like that!

Agreed! I saw that image and immediately was like "OMFG WHaT DiD ThEy DO??????"

[cloudbod]

^ Same lmaooo

Despite the jumpscare, you're right Jstange, the designs are pretty similar-- It's interesting how much aesthetic value comes from the little inset corners on the floorplates of 725 W Randolph's southern edge. It rounds out the setbacks in a more graceful way than the tower in Eindhoven, despite all their similarities! Cool find

Originally Posted by Jstange059

Not really relevant, but the tower almost feels like a dark version of this proposed tower in a different city. Has the same stepping setback, and outdoor recessed balcony space appearing like a hole in the building, and general proportions
https://i.ibb.co/8D45s90v/IMG-1386.webp
Lumen tower, Strijp S, Eindhoven

[Jstange059]

Sorry about the jumpscare!