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[rgolch]

New renderings are so nice. It looks much more slender, and the silverish glass is awesome. This tower has instant icon written all over it.

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

Originally Posted by rgolch

New renderings are so nice. It looks much more slender, and the silverish glass is awesome. This tower has instant icon written all over it.

I would much prefer silvery glass but I don't think the colors in the new rendering are accurate. It appears that they simply desaturated the whole thing for dramatic effect.

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by jcchii

Agree on 1000 ft. Hard to believe JHC will soon be #4 here. I wish the main wolf point tower would hit it too

Hancock is already #4, this'll push it to #5.

[pilsenarch]

Originally Posted by bcp

that is pretty SICK at the ground level...will be fun to look up at this thing from there. i still don't love it from a distance...but waiting until 2016 will feel like an eternity.

IMO, the way it meets the ground (and the neighboring buildings) is by far the worst thing about it... which is saying a lot...

[Via Chicago]

Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

I also would love to see them use the grey shades of glass in this latest rendering, although it may just be caused by the tone of the image itself..

yeah that silver grey rendering makes it look very steely and sophisticated. i dig.

REALLY hope this is the direction they take it, as opposed to a deeply saturated blue which i think is really played out


http://cdn.cstatic.net/images/gridfs/54930f38f92ea15bd500a0e1/Render%20Close.jpg

still feels too "blocky" to me though. the main tower is nice and slender but thats all kinda undercut by the fat midsection of the other two neighbors

[munchymunch]

Dayummmm

[Steely Dan]

Originally Posted by Via Chicago

http://cdn.cstatic.net/images/gridfs/54930f38f92ea15bd500a0e1/Render%20Close.jpg

oh holy shit balls, yes!

[Zapatan]

Love it, very sci fi

[bcp]

oh myyy...(takei style)

[ChiTownWonder]

[the urban politician]

My biggest concern about this project is where everybody is going to park. There needs to be at least 2 parking spots for every condo and hotel room so that there will be plenty of parking for everyone, and it won't create too much congestion for the streets around it. I especially worry because, without parking, all children will die.

[Pilton]

Originally Posted by jcchii

Agree on 1000 ft. Hard to believe JHC will soon be #4 here. I wish the main wolf point tower would hit it too

I wish something that makes a bold, iconic statement - like this wonderful Wanda/Gang building - would have been planned for Wolf Point. This super-luxury condo will be up and running while Magellan is renting out studios and 1-br apartments at the Wolf Point West Tower. Imagine that Wanda internal atrium looking down the River from Wolf Point.

[wierdaaron]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

My biggest concern about this project is where everybody is going to park. There needs to be at least 2 parking spots for every condo and hotel room so that there will be plenty of parking for everyone, and it won't create too much congestion for the streets around it. I especially worry because, without parking, all children will die.

I believe the tallest tower is 100% parking deck.

/s

[rlw777]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

My biggest concern about this project is where everybody is going to park. There needs to be at least 2 parking spots for every condo and hotel room so that there will be plenty of parking for everyone, and it won't create too much congestion for the streets around it. I especially worry because, without parking, all children will die.

Parking shouldn't be a concern the base of the building is surrounded by parking podiums so I am sure both ends of the building will be parking up to upper wacker dr.

[Jim in Chicago]

Originally Posted by wierdaaron

I believe the tallest tower is 100% parking deck.

/s

And will include automated car crushers, allowing even denser parking.

[rgolch]

Man O Man that last rendering is sublime.....

If this thing gets built (and it looks like it probably will), this will not only be the best recently built in Chicago, but also one of the most unique tall highrises recently built in the country. This is freaking too good...... This has made my day!!

[emathias]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

My biggest concern about this project is where everybody is going to park. There needs to be at least 2 parking spots for every condo and hotel room so that there will be plenty of parking for everyone, and it won't create too much congestion for the streets around it. I especially worry because, without parking, all children will die.

That's the plan and we should all be thankful because children force parents to move to the suburbs, so fewer children means more city residents. Duh. /s

[UPChicago]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

My biggest concern about this project is where everybody is going to park. There needs to be at least 2 parking spots for every condo and hotel room so that there will be plenty of parking for everyone, and it won't create too much congestion for the streets around it. I especially worry because, without parking, all children will die.

Exactly and also they need to give away free dog kennels to every resident.... and strollers!

Ok still don't like it from afar but that last render! HOLY SHIT

[Via Chicago]

definitely an transformative time for the river corridor

[wrab]

Yes yes - bring it on!