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Tom In Chicago · #**481** Posted **Sep 18, 2007, 10:28 PM**

New figures? Where did this 921' come from in the first place? If it came from the newspaper, then maybe it should have been written it as ~921' until a better source could be found. . .

Steely Dan · #**482** Posted **Sep 18, 2007, 10:30 PM**

the 921' figure was reported to mario over at newcityskyline i believe directly from the architects, but at this preliminary stage, it's hardly a reliable number, especially considering that it was never known for sure if this was a true building height or a CCD figure.

detroitismylove · #**483** Posted **Oct 10, 2007, 12:42 AM**

Waitin', anticipatin'.

nomarandlee · #**484** Posted **Oct 10, 2007, 2:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by detroitismylove

Waitin', anticipatin'.

Unless they set up some models or something i don't think you should be anticipating much from now until spring so no use getting itchy.

spyguy · #**485** Posted **Oct 10, 2007, 11:28 PM**

In the AIA focus section, they mention this tower has 78 floors and refer to it as the "New Wacker Tower."

simcityaustin · #**486** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 3:18 AM**

Is it possible we will see any major changes in design, or just minor ones at this point?

dallasbrink · #**487** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 3:35 AM**

Thats an interesting tower, looks a little basic though.

Nowhereman1280 · #**488** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 3:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by dallasbrink

Thats an interesting tower, looks a little basic though.

It has a 20 story hole, how is that basic?

honte · #**489** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 4:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by simcityaustin

Is it possible we will see any major changes in design, or just minor ones at this point?

Absolutely anything could happen. We've only seen preliminary drawings, and very few specific details. The marketing hasn't begun yet either.

I think dallasbrink's comment might have been in reference to the facade detailing being basic, which I would agree with at this point. But again, I think all we have to go by are fairly rough design concepts that will be made more clear in the months ahead.

By the way, when STR did his newest skyline renders for Waldorf-Astoria, it hit me that I think I'm really going to like this tower. It's quite a relief actually to have a well-proportioned, boxy building going up. Brininstool+Lynch seem to be the only ones doing this these days in the residential sector, and their towers are unfortunately rather repetitive.

Fabb · #**490** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 5:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280

It has a 20 story hole, how is that basic?

I've seen that before. Well, not as big, but same idea.

Repulse bay, HK.

Alliance · #**491** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 5:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by honte

It's quite a relief actually to have a well-proportioned, boxy building going up.

Definitely.

forumly_chgoman · #**492** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 5:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fabb

I've seen that before. Well, not as big, but same idea.

Repulse bay, HK.

your forgot the -ive :lol:

Nowhereman1280 · #**493** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 6:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by forumly_chgoman

your forgot the -ive :lol:

Nice

Alliance · #**494** Posted **Oct 11, 2007, 7:28 PM**

I'm glad I have Chicago.

NSawyer · #**495** Posted **Oct 12, 2007, 3:43 AM**

This tower reminds me of One Superior Place with a hole.

Vince · #**496** Posted **Oct 12, 2007, 4:29 AM**

I'm not sure how I feel about this one

Marcu · #**497** Posted **Oct 12, 2007, 4:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by NSawyer

This tower reminds me of One Superior Place with a hole.

Definitely. Another Loewenberg masterpiece just a few years way.

honte · #**498** Posted **Oct 12, 2007, 4:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by NSawyer

This tower reminds me of One Superior Place with a hole.

Yikes! Now, there's a stinging criticism.

Alliance · #**499** Posted **Oct 12, 2007, 5:00 AM**

Least its not Park Millennium with a hole....

dallasbrink · #**500** Posted **Oct 12, 2007, 3:09 PM**

Dallas has a tower like this, just looks better