CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[Theoryg]

Originally Posted by James_Mac

A couple of photos of Mila / 200 N. Michigan on a nasty Chicago day, mainly because it looks like they're finally taking down the scaffolding on Lake.

but needed from the pedestrian level.

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by Theoryg

I thought the design was to keep the existing structure and build the boutique glass hotel on top.

No, that was never the plan. The plan was ALWAYS to catalog and preserve the facade, tear down the structure (it's in bad shape), and then build a new one and put the facade back on it. There was never any other plan for it.

[Theoryg]

Originally Posted by Jibba

I could envision more glass and transparency for that key site. The building rather nice though.

[Theoryg]

Originally Posted by tateyb

Riverline Complex to Add 3,600 Residential Units to South Loop

Its as if its already there!

[Theoryg]

Originally Posted by spyguy

Definitely looks like the cantilevered portion has been reduced but I'm not sure if these are the changes mentioned a few weeks ago.

Mr. D: is there any discussion about hiding the parking facing Grant Park with active uses (like 1000 S Michigan)?

Totally awesome and needed! That means the wait for it to be built will be longer from what Iv seen.

[Jibba]

750 N Hudson


400 W Huron

[emathias]

Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Did a measurement using an online tool for Google Maps and using it to measure the entire block (not including sidewalks), it comes out to be about 90,000 SF. This means that who ever purchases that block can have anywhere from multiple towers on the site to just one really wide tower (assuming the tower is about as wide as its podium/base).

Do they own clear to Dearborn, or just to the alley?

I've always thought that those vintage buildings on Dearborn between Superior and Chicago should be moved one block north and placed where that parking lot behind Lawson House backs into Dearborn. Then you'd have most of the block between Chicago and Chestnut filled with vintage buildings and you could put something modern on the block of Dearborn south of Chicago. Pipe dreams, I'm sure, but it'd be cool.

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by Theoryg

I could envision more glass and transparency for that key site. The building rather nice though.

I actually like that podium. It's grown on me. Yes, it's a thin facade on a parking garage, but that doesn't mean it can't be handled skillfully.

I think the key is to design the elevations with a fine-grained scale. That seems to have been the case here. You could actually imagine this podium being a standalone 4-story building. Hopefully they will allow blade signs or canopies along Rush to add a little more texture.

[hotwheels]

347 West Chestnut Street: Touring the Amenity-Rich NEXT in Chicago

Exposed concrete, plumbing, and ductwork define the upper level interiors of the building, which yield fantastic city views even on a foggy day. Purchasers of the penthouse units will have ample outdoor space in the form of expansive balconies accessed by oversized windows and doors. As finishings for the 310 units are put into place, a completed model unit gives us a glimpse of residents' living spaces. Nine-foot ceilings provide an airy atmosphere appointed with plank flooring, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

[harryc]

5/03




5/05




Balconies for the edgy crowd


5/17


5/18

[munchymunch]

I love that building. ^^ The glass is perfect.

[SolarWind]

May 18, 2016

[SolarWind]

May 18, 2016



Demo in progress. Future site of a 14 story building.

[SolarWind]

May 18, 2016

[rlw777]

One South Halsted - ChiArch

When the project was approved back in 2012, it had six years to get off the ground. But in June of last year the developers asked the city if it could make some changes to the tower’s already-approved design. The city said “yes,” but on the condition that construction begin by June 19, 2016. That’s just 31 days away.

[Mr Downtown]

Does anyone really think a Development Department run by David Reifman won't simply grant another extension?

[Kngkyle]

Originally Posted by Mr Downtown

Does anyone really think a Development Department run by David Reifman won't simply grant another extension?

What benefit would come from not granting another extension?

[PKDickman]

Originally Posted by Kngkyle

What benefit would come from not granting another extension?

You get 2-1 yr extensions, pretty much for the asking. After that it falls into limbo. Technically, the Zoning Admin is required to initiate a map amendment to revert the parcel, but they rarely get around to it.

In this case, no zoning change was needed as the extra FAR came from the bonus menu. Even if it reverted, the only thing different it that, under the new ordinance, the developer would have to pay for the 1.0 FAR they got for upper level setbacks.

I reread the PD and it's even less than I thought. The PD doesn't expire for a couple of years,
It is just the minor change approval. Don't worry about that. It's just to get rid of the ballroom and reduce the parking by one space.

They can extend that indefinitely.

[BVictor1]

800 South Michigan is a different design...

No stilts

No diagrid X-bracing

— pic, but...



Apparently it was the city and not the developer who had the design change made. Developer wanted the stilts and X-bracing.

[Randomguy34]

I don't know how to feel about the new look...

Also the Chicago DPD now tweets plan commission meetings




Source: Chicago DPD Twitter