CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 325

Chris Stritzel · #**6481** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 1:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

You're new and will have to learn when we're being sarcastic smart-asses with our posts

There's no Feb. demo plan or casino proposal.

I'll learn one day. But OPTIMISM, I like it.

Steely Dan · #**6482** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 1:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

Helmut Jahn alternative to the Thompson Center
110-stories
C/O Blair Kamin's Facebook page

Hotchi motchi!

Dare to dream......

James Bond Agent 007 · #**6483** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 2:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

Helmut Jahn alternative to the Thompson Center
110-stories
C/O Blair Kamin's Facebook page

Reminds me a bit of this. But only half of it, of course.

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/media/1710018/img1.jpg

TimeAgain · #**6484** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 2:47 AM**

The only hope we have for another super tall outside of Vista in Chicago over the next 10 years or so is the Spire site. I'll be disappointed if it's less than 1500 feet. Angry if it's less than 1200 and if it's less than 1000? Don't even bother building it.

BVictor1 · #**6485** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 2:54 AM**

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170119...ise-of-thompson-center-site-rauner-hopes

From DNAInfo.com

State of Illinois Building (dream/vision)

Smith+Gill

Three tower scheme (400', 620' and 940')

Steely Dan · #**6486** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 2:57 AM**

While fully acknowledging how pie in the sky this all is, I gotta say that this would be an utterly fantastic spot in the skyline for a new tallest building in chicago.

rlw777 · #**6487** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:08 AM**

With how big that block is there is no fing way something like that smith gill design is going up in that location if Thompson center is demolished.

The Lurker · #**6488** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 6:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

Helmut Jahn alternative to the Thompson Center
110-stories
C/O Blair Kamin's Facebook page

This is —. Ill take a 1200 ft version of this over the 1700 ft S&G vision happily.

Notyrview · #**6489** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 1:53 PM**

Not that this is happening any time soon, but I've gotta go with the Jahn design if only bc it saves the atrium of the original building, which is definitely worth saving. Imagine sitting in Daley Plaza without it. There's nothing like it in the city, or in the country really. It's playful and totally democratic. It's curves and open space are a welcome reprieve from the modernist buildings that surround it, and the fluid ambition of the Smith Gill design, while admirable if not totally realized, would destroy any sense of civic engagement. Jahn's tower is bold for sure but I'd like to see more renderings of it.

danielschell · #**6490** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 2:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Has anyone been near 508 W. Diversey lately? I that's a high-rise that I think started back in the summer and it's not on pg. 1

Made it up there. Foundation work still underway; big hole in the ground. 12 stories, 53 units coming.

http://wp.me/p7uLxw-1XZ

the urban politician · #**6491** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 2:18 PM**

^ That puts us at 49 under construction. We just need 1 more!

danielschell · #**6492** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

^ That puts us at 49 under construction. We just need 1 more!

Quick, someone add 4 stories to the Moxy Hotel!

http://wp.me/p7uLxw-1XZ

aaron38 · #**6493** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:30 PM**

I'm so confused. Take a day off from this place, and there are 5 separate proposals for the Thompson site? Are any of these serious, or just thought exercises? I'd heard Rauner wants to sell the center, but hadn't heard anyone was actually doing design work.

ithakas · #**6494** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by aaron38

I'm so confused. Take a day off from this place, and there are 5 separate proposals for the Thompson site? Are any of these serious, or just thought exercises? I'd heard Rauner wants to sell the center, but hadn't heard anyone was actually doing design work.

Just concepts for what might happen after a sale. Rauner demonstrating ways to maximize the value of the land, Jahn countering with a way to balance that with preservation of the Thompson Center. I prefer the latter approach by a wide margin.

rlw777 · #**6495** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by aaron38

I'm so confused. Take a day off from this place, and there are 5 separate proposals for the Thompson site? Are any of these serious, or just thought exercises? I'd heard Rauner wants to sell the center, but hadn't heard anyone was actually doing design work.

They are just exercises to show what could be built there.

harryc · #**6496** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:36 PM**

Jan 10

Jan 17
hey look no billboard !

Jan 19
Looks like we are seeing the start of the crown.

KWILLSKYLINE · #**6497** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:43 PM**

This Thompson Center thing was actually already on NBC 5 this morning. "Too soon, too soon". haha. Last time a "fantasy" was on the news this early was when the Spire came up, but that actually turned into something for the time being until it failed. I realize this is basically just the city making a declaration of prime real estate being named available to buyers, but does the press really have to push it as a "1700 ft. reality"? Or is that just part of the cities agenda to pay news stations off to help sell the lot. An entire city block leaves you with a lot of potential, but with a main CTS hub connected to it, it also leaves much confusion. We have to be looking at a One World Trade center type of deal(aka 3-4 billion) especially with mulitple towers. I would love to have it happen but just doesnt seem in any near future.

ChiHi · #**6498** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 3:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

While fully acknowledging how pie in the sky this all is, I gotta say that this would be an utterly fantastic spot in the skyline for a new tallest building in chicago.

It's the Loop. In the end it will be 2-3 glass rectangles ranging from 40-50 floors built over 10 years. Like every other proposal in the Loop. Profit over substance.

Notyrview · #**6499** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 4:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by ChiHi

It's the Loop. In the end it will be 2-3 glass rectangles ranging from 40-50 floors built over 10 years. Like every other proposal in the Loop. Profit over substance.

😩

Keep hope alive

mattshoe · #**6500** Posted **Jan 20, 2017, 4:30 PM**

I love the Jahn proposal, half because that tower is gorgeous, the other half because it saves the Thompson Center. I think that would be the perfect location for a downtown market, maybe open air in the summer? Chicago doesnt really have any markets like this, when most cities do, and it would be unlike any other market in the country.

Also, they should repaint the TC in that — black, white scheme, it would look almost like Vader