CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction - Page 1001

marothisu · #**20001** Posted **Jul 31, 2015, 2:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

According to ChiArch blog, that Roszak-design building on Lake and Wells will NOT intrude upon Monk's, from a follow-up discussion with the developer..

Speaking of which - the low rise building next to it is being converted to 8 loft like apartments above the 1st floor retail/commercial. It was/is offices up there.

woodrow · #**20002** Posted **Jul 31, 2015, 3:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by pilsenarch

I also like the blob proportions... the most surprising and delightful thing is that after such a disappointing building from Ralph at the SW corner doing so little to enclose and frame Daley Plaza, this building by its' shear breadth goes along way in doing the job all by itself even though it is positioned perpendicular to the plaza...

Yes. This exactly. EXACTLY!

Go to the Daley Plaza everyone. It looks really good. Also, remember, 6 more floors.

SamInTheLoop · #**20003** Posted **Jul 31, 2015, 6:54 PM**

Couple things on the big block:

Only 2 floors to go as of this afternoon - just went by to confirm......addition is a total of 34 floors, and they now have 32 of them up.......we have yet to get an official height on this one.....my guess is somewhere in the 440'-450' range above Randolph.....

Also, don't forget there's a block 37 thread......

sentinel · #**20004** Posted **Jul 31, 2015, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by SamInTheLoop

Couple things on the big block:

Only 2 floors to go as of this afternoon - just went by to confirm......addition is a total of 34 floors, and they now have 32 of them up.......we have yet to get an official height on this one.....my guess is somewhere in the 440'-450' range above Randolph.....

Also, don't forget there's a block 37 thread......

Really? Wasn't aware that it was shorter - I think all sources (Crubed, ChiArch, even the development site, etc) have all been saying 38, but perhaps it was supposed to be 38 TOTAL floors, including the existing 4 of the mall. Thanks for getting that info Sam.

Via Chicago · #**20005** Posted **Jul 31, 2015, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

I know you're joking(?), but it still makes me sweat when I read this kinda thing - maybe it's involuntary

was he joking? i can never tell these days...

J_M_Tungsten · #**20006** Posted **Jul 31, 2015, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

Anything to block some of Amli please.

The bank is on the lower right.

the urban politician · #**20007** Posted **Jul 31, 2015, 9:27 PM**

Wells St is an up and coming little whipper snapper.

Watch your back, LaSalle...

i_am_hydrogen · #**20008** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 3:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Wells St is an up and coming little whipper snapper.

Watch your back, LaSalle...

Can't say I disagree. There are six highrises on Wells between the river and Chicago that are either proposed or under construction.

1. 215 W Hubbard
2. 707 N Wells
3. Debevic's site (NW corner of Wells & Ontario)
4. Blanc (SW corner of Wells & Ontario)
5. 720 N LaSalle
6. 167 W Erie (Gino's East site)

untitledreality · #**20009** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 5:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

I know you're joking(?)

He's not joking, he loves that kind of stuff.

...and so do I.

SamInTheLoop · #**20010** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 2:30 PM**

^ Put me down as well. I love some of these wide slabs as well. Not everything needs to be taller and thinner.....

munchymunch · #**20011** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 2:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

Oh what the Hell. Here's to 20,000 more posts!! So awesome to be witness to a new construction Boom here!!

Edit: Forgot to ask earlier, but has anyone heard anything about the Vinoly-designed highrise in the South Loop? I feel like it's been a while...

2 Weeks ago they posted on a job website that they're looking for a project manager.

i_am_hydrogen · #**20012** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 2:42 PM**

New City webcam: http://bucksbaumrp.com/live_camera.html

emathias · #**20013** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 3:43 PM**

They've started installing brick on the 707 N Wells building.

J_M_Tungsten · #**20014** Posted **Aug 1, 2015, 4:04 PM**

Today

4 E Elm (glass going up. Looks nice)

J_M_Tungsten · #**20015** Posted **Aug 2, 2015, 4:44 PM**

Yesterday
Demolition on site at Clark/Chicago (north of the U.S. Bank).

wierdaaron · #**20016** Posted **Aug 2, 2015, 6:05 PM**

How do I get an eagle like that for my apartment?

the urban politician · #**20017** Posted **Aug 2, 2015, 7:37 PM**

Isn't there some kind of story behind those eagle statues?

BVictor1 · #**20018** Posted **Aug 3, 2015, 4:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Isn't there some kind of story behind those eagle statues?

They used to be atop the bank.

Stained · #**20019** Posted **Aug 3, 2015, 3:51 PM**

I am fairly new to the city and was wondering if anybody here knows the story behind the vacant lot at the intersection of Franklin and Washington? I have not seen anything online that indicated that there was ever a plan to put anything there pre-recession or since. I was surprised that there is not a tower there, given its location.

ChickeNES · #**20020** Posted **Aug 3, 2015, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stained

I am fairly new to the city and was wondering if anybody here knows the story behind the vacant lot at the intersection of Franklin and Washington? I have not seen anything online that indicated that there was ever a plan to put anything there pre-recession or since. I was surprised that there is not a tower there, given its location.

130 North Franklin: http://www.tishmanspeyer.com/properties/130-north-franklin