CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 245

ardecila · #**4881** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 3:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hayward

^ Had no idea it could support more floors, but I always imagined some day a conversion of the rooftop into some lush urban forest with dense mature trees and then allowing some of the planting to hang over the edge. It would add more mystery to that structure.

I admittedly kind of like it, but it's one of those things that should never be repeated out of bad urban practice.

That would be awesome, like if Jean Renaudie had dropped a complex in River North!

Notyrview · #**4882** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 1:43 PM**

omg, ardecelia, yes! honestly, just tear Grand Plaza and some other turds down and build this! How lovely! Just terraces and public patios everywhere. And dragons!

Near North Resident · #**4883** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 2:19 PM**

I believe I saw half of the tower crane for atrium village (division/wells) being constructed yesterday so that one is going along pretty fast as well!

ChiTownWonder · #**4884** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 3:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by emathias

Maybe they'll bring in Vic Mensa ...

nice

sorry

harryc · #**4885** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 3:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Near North Resident

I believe I saw half of the tower crane for atrium village (division/wells) being constructed yesterday so that one is going along pretty fast as well!

I think that this would be it - taken this morning from 321 N Clark.
The view is N NW

r18tdi · #**4886** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 3:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Near North Resident

I believe I saw half of the tower crane for atrium village (division/wells) being constructed yesterday so that one is going along pretty fast as well!

The red one sprouting up? I noticed that today too.

Edit: That's the one, Harry!

ChiPsy · #**4887** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by J_M_Tungsten

The Sinclair
The new Jewel is topped out. I assume that will open much sooner than the tower.

Yes, I think completion of the Jewel & garage superstructure (not including facade or interior) was scheduled for early August, and the tower superstructure will be in December/January. Moving fast!

Here (scroll down one screen) is a great time-lapse cam btw: http://sinclairapts.com

Jibba · #**4888** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 5:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

That would be awesome, like if Jean Renaudie had dropped a complex in River North!

I don't have the technical expertise to claim such, but that looks like a maintenance nightmare.

MultiModal · #**4889** Posted **Aug 2, 2016, 10:25 PM**

• Video Link

171 N. Aberdeen Office

SolarWind · #**4890** Posted **Aug 3, 2016, 12:27 AM**

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SolarWind · #**4891** Posted **Aug 3, 2016, 3:40 AM**

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SolarWind · #**4892** Posted **Aug 3, 2016, 3:41 AM**

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LouisVanDerWright · #**4893** Posted **Aug 3, 2016, 4:33 AM**

Thanks for the shots as always Solarwind, the glass on 215 W Lake looks slick.

Also, speaking of projects on Randolph, there were soil test rigs on that small lot directly across from the Cadillac Palace today. Anyone know what is brewing on that site?

munchymunch · #**4894** Posted **Aug 3, 2016, 7:34 AM**

Last I heard it was for sale.

The Lurker · #**4895** Posted **Aug 3, 2016, 11:29 PM**

1001 West Chicago is under construction. YoChicago on flickr has provided a photo of active drilling on site:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8825/28710326065_3882aee480_h.jpg

the urban politician · #**4896** Posted **Aug 4, 2016, 2:19 AM**

Damn, it seems as if every few days page 1 of this thread needs to be updated. So much activity

The Lurker · #**4897** Posted **Aug 4, 2016, 2:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Damn, it seems as if every few days page 1 of this thread needs to be updated. So much activity

Right? That's at least 3 starts this week.

HomrQT · #**4898** Posted **Aug 4, 2016, 2:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by The Lurker

1001 West Chicago is under construction. YoChicago on flickr has provided a photo of active drilling on site:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8825/28710326065_3882aee480_h.jpg

YoChicago may be a little crabby about his intellectual property, but the man knows how to take good photos for sure.

the urban politician · #**4899** Posted **Aug 4, 2016, 12:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by The Lurker

Right? That's at least 3 starts this week.

Yeah, although I believe 1001 W Chicago is technically 2 highrises, not 1.

the urban politician · #**4900** Posted **Aug 4, 2016, 12:27 PM**

^ Also, that CVS pharmacy right across the street has got to be fair game for redevelopment.

A savvy owner of that property knows that with the Gonnella site getting zoning approval, and with the new TOD ordinance, that this particular site is prime for a much denser, and thus more lucrative, development. I would love to see a flatiron style building there.

If I were the owner I would hire a lawyer and architect, start working on the zoning, and then sell it off to a developer for a profit.