CHICAGO | The Elysian | 686 FT / 209 M | 60 FLOORS | COM - Page 23

ColumbusTim79 · #**441** Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 11:35 PM**

what is going on?? is this thing going up 1 floor per month??

left of center · #**442** Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 11:58 PM**

it took this thing forever just to start construction from when it was first announced, and it seems to be sticking with that super slow strategy now during construction. estimated completion: Nov 2126

SkokieSwift · #**443** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 2:58 AM**

Transfer floor?

Alliance · #**444** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 2:59 AM**

not at floor 4, no.

Ecker · #**445** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 3:28 AM**

Maybe the labor has been diverted to finishing up the below grade levels (which we all know seem to take forever). It seems like it wouldn't be a problem to have one crew working on the highrise part while another works on below grade, but...maybe?

Knightwing · #**446** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 5:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by left of center

Estimated completion: Nov 2126

APPRAISER · #**447** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 7:36 AM**

I think this building is getting the reputation as the Clare. It started of slow, but before you know it.......it will be at the th floor. I say give it about 2 more months and we won't be disappointed.

trvlr70 · #**448** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 2:12 PM**

This building was announced years ago and there are still raker beams at the site. Now this is uncharacteristicly slow for Chicago.

Nowhereman1280 · #**449** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 3:49 PM**

Good lord people, settle down, why does everyone freak out every time a building hits a slow spot. They are building the complex lower floors, there are many more weird things like rooms with high floor heights, kitchens, different elevator shafts, plus all of it is beefier than the top of the tower because it has to support the most weight. This isn't that weird, stop talking about it.

Dan in Chicago · #**450** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 7:43 PM**

Victor and I looked at the blueprints today, and this building will be only 685'-8" tall to the tips of the spires (673'-11.5" to the roof). Sorry for the bad news. What happens now, will the thread be deleted?

the urban politician · #**451** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 7:54 PM**

^ I say DELETE it.

Chicago has standards, after all...

ColumbusTim79 · #**452** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 7:55 PM**

LOL, Only 673 ft? taller than any building in Columbus still

Alliance · #**453** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 8:23 PM**

Delete the thread. This project is weak.

Steely Dan · #**454** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 8:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dan in Chicago

What happens now, will the thread be deleted?

nah, we'll leave it be, it's close enough to 700' at 686'.

Nowhereman1280 · #**455** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 8:58 PM**

I enjoy this thread, I think this building is still important because it is going to be making the largest impact out of all the buildings in the JHC end of the Skyline. It is also going to really draw energy further down Rush st. from the bar scene up there.

WonderlandPark · #**456** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 9:39 PM**

Delete it, I say. Weak is an understatement.

Mr Roboto · #**457** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 9:43 PM**

Thats a little dissapointing, but 700' is just a number and at 686' you wont even be able to tell the difference anyway. I think the building is ok, it just looks like a psuedo park tower, which isnt the greatest either.

cbotnyse · #**458** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 9:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280

I enjoy this thread, I think this building is still important because it is going to be making the largest impact out of all the buildings in the JHC end of the Skyline. It is also going to really draw energy further down Rush st. from the bar scene up there.

yeah I dont see what the problem is with this building. Its a fine design for its location. 700 feet, or I'm sorry 686, seems like a good size here. It is strange how slow it is compared to other projects though.

rds989 · #**459** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 9:53 PM**

Keep the thread, I look forward to updates on this building. And the design deserves defending. It adds visual diversity and will likely be well-executed.

Dr. Taco · #**460** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 10:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mr Roboto

Thats a little dissapointing, but 700' is just a number and at 686' you wont even be able to tell the difference anyway. I think the building is ok, it just looks like a psuedo park tower, which isnt the greatest either.

agreed about the height. however, I'm optimistic it will look better than park. I think park is pretty boring, but this could look good if there are enough contrasting elements in the building