CHICAGO | 300 North LaSalle | 785 FT / 239 M | 60 FLOORS

[tintinex]

Originally Posted by Alliance

^^^Ew. Architecturally thats disastrous. Its like 333 S Wacker meets AT&T meets 2IFC...with green glass.

I hate the 80s.

Citadel Center isn't anythign special, but it has a sentimental value to me. Its the first building in Chicago that I remeber seeing built. It was so "new and glassy" that it got me interested in what became the Boom and architecture and urban developmenr in general.

Funny, that building has the exact same sentimental value for me, plus I just got a job offer from Citadel! woo who!

[The Pimp]

This project continues to amaze me. Folks really can't imagine the impact that this tower will have on the skyline. It's beautiful!

[harryc]

Life jackets ! ( the coastguard pulled these guys over and boarded )


Getting ready to re-install the pedway.

[museumparktom]

Originally Posted by harryc

Life jackets ! ( the coastguard pulled these guys over and boarded )

Harry C Is that a machine — on that Coast Guard dingy? AHH Homeland Security!!

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by museumparktom

Harry C Is that a machine — on that Coast Guard dingy? AHH Homeland Security!!

yes, it's a machine —.

[honte]

The small little retail box on the river (in Harry's Rambo government overkill dinghy shot) is my favorite part of 300 N. LaSalle so far.

[SolarWind]

July 23, 2008

[harryc]

From Oak Park, Ridgeland sta.

[nergie]

I was driving to the Sox game on Sunday and this building really has a striking presence when comming in on the Kennedy. However, it seems like this building is considerably taller that 2-PRU, and I understand the effects of perspective but I would appreciate other's feedback on this matter. It seems like 2-PRU was built on ground that is at a lower elevation that 300 N. Lasalle.

Thanks,

[honte]

^ 2 Pru is always a very strange one for me too... It never looks 995' until you are about 50 stories up in the air. I think this has to do with the fact that it tapers so significantly, and then AON puts so much bulk right up in its face.

Also, since 300 is measured from the bridge elevation of LaSalle street, its height on a level tableau would be over 800', so the gap closes a bit I think.

[nergie]

Originally Posted by honte

^ 2 Pru is always a very strange one for me too... It never looks 995' until you are about 50 stories up in the air. I think this has to do with the fact that it tapers so significantly, and then AON puts so much bulk right up in its face.

Also, since 300 is measured from the bridge elevation of LaSalle street, its height on a level tableau would be over 800', so the gap closes a bit I think.

Thanks,

[left of center]

This building will do wonders in expanding the CBD more towards the western end of River North. While offices are ubiquitous in streeterville and along Michigan Avenue, this part of town is still mostly lowrise and residential. I love the height too, its just perfect!

[CMack]

Originally Posted by left of center

This building will do wonders in expanding the CBD more towards the western end of River North. While offices are ubiquitous in streeterville and along Michigan Avenue, this part of town is still mostly lowrise and residential. I love the height too, its just perfect!

Agreed, I hope this and 353 N Clark help to push River North upwards with new skyscrapers in the near future

[andydie]

Hiya fans and friends,

as this nice tower has been topped out this week it was time for a new update video for you all to enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWa24ECwnSk

Music: Brisker and Magitman - Cover Edge (Original Mix)

[Haworthia]

I spotted some fins on the top of this guy while driving on the expressway.

[wrab]

Sunday 7/27:

[Haworthia]

I thought I saw fins. I feel like a nitwit now.

[ChiKat]

Originally Posted by Haworthia

I thought I saw fins. I feel like a nitwit now.

Don't feel like that..... we all want to see the fins!!!!!

[SolarWind]

July 28, 2008

[NYC2ATX]

ooooh dee-lish!