CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 610

harryc · #**12181** Posted **Aug 10, 2018, 2:07 AM**

Aug 7

HowardL · #**12182** Posted **Aug 10, 2018, 2:10 AM**

^^ Not in a bad way but it reminds me of something clutched in your tongs at a panaderia. I'm thinking one of those fancy conchas with the chocolate sugar crust on top.

Skyscrapers that remind me to go get Mexican bakery items. Cool.

PittsburghPA · #**12183** Posted **Aug 10, 2018, 6:17 AM**

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Aug 7

I understand No 9 Walton is a smashing success and a building that is very well done but the shear wall is a bit puzzling for such prime window real estate. If I'm not mistaken, isn't that on the south facing side? Where arguably the best views would be?

jpIllInoIs · #**12184** Posted **Aug 10, 2018, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fvn

Hilton opens first tri-branded hotel at Chicago’s McCormick Place

https://insights.ehotelier.com/propertie...anded-hotel-at-chicagos-mccormick-place/

I would really love a photo set of the McMk area. Arena, Hyatt and Hilton all new and whats going on with Motor Row. No expectation, just appreciation.

The Lurker · #**12185** Posted **Aug 10, 2018, 8:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

I understand No 9 Walton is a smashing success and a building that is very well done but the shear wall is a bit puzzling for such prime window real estate. If I'm not mistaken, isn't that on the south facing side? Where arguably the best views would be?

Pretty sure that's the elevator shaft. There are still south facing windows but most of them on the lower floors stare right into the blank wall of Walton on the Park. This site was supposed to host a twin or mirror image to that building but 2008 happened.

ardecila · #**12186** Posted **Aug 10, 2018, 8:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

I understand No 9 Walton is a smashing success and a building that is very well done but the shear wall is a bit puzzling for such prime window real estate. If I'm not mistaken, isn't that on the south facing side? Where arguably the best views would be?

The most desirable views (if you're high enough) are of the lake, which is mostly to the north and east. The south view is blocked on most of the floors by Walton on the Park.

jc5680 · #**12187** Posted **Aug 11, 2018, 4:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

The most desirable views (if you're high enough) are of the lake, which is mostly to the north and east. The south view is blocked on most of the floors by Walton on the Park.

Are they? The lake is great as long as the sun is out, but it is down right creepy once it's down. One of the most surprisingly eery views I have seen is stepping off the elevator for the Signature Lounge, looking out over the dining room and seeing nothing but a deep black.

harryc · #**12188** Posted **Aug 11, 2018, 4:28 PM**

Aug 7

spyguy · #**12189** Posted **Aug 11, 2018, 6:21 PM**

According to Crain's, 845 W Madison will be breaking ground next month.

spyguy · #**12190** Posted **Aug 11, 2018, 6:37 PM**

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POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT LAKE SHORE DR. AND WAVELAND

Many people have contacted Ald. Cappleman’s office about a preliminary proposal at this location in front of the 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive building. Currently, the potential developer is working out ingress, egress and other issues with the New York Private Residences located at 3660 and then will present to the larger community.

A reminder of what was originally proposed by Invsco over a decade ago:

the urban politician · #**12191** Posted **Aug 11, 2018, 8:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

According to Crain's, 845 W Madison will be breaking ground next month.

Saw that article as well. Great to hear!

harryc · #**12192** Posted **Aug 12, 2018, 12:37 PM**

Aug 7

Sealing the wallboard

Aug 8

harryc · #**12193** Posted **Aug 12, 2018, 1:57 PM**

July 27

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dropdeaded209 · #**12194** Posted **Aug 13, 2018, 11:57 AM**

^^ looks nice tucked in there and also 353 N. Clark has some nice details.

harryc · #**12195** Posted **Aug 13, 2018, 8:49 PM**

Aug 7

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LouisVanDerWright · #**12196** Posted **Aug 13, 2018, 11:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

^^ looks nice tucked in there and also 353 N. Clark has some nice details.

353 is one of my favorite newer buildings in the city. As you said, the details are killer. I love the streamlined base too.

Chicago Shawn · #**12197** Posted **Aug 15, 2018, 1:28 PM**

Another surface lot may disappear soon.

I’ve seen plans for the mid-block lot at 717 South Clark. 29 floors/314’-9”, 349 units, 96 parking spaces. The building at 719 South Clark where Palmer Printing, the last printer of Printers Row was, would be saved and incorporated into the project. Architect is HPA.

No renderings, but typical glass box above parking. While the overall parking ratio is low, the narrow site means it gets stacked between levels 2-4.

Design subject to change, but they are going for a 12 FAR in a DX-12, thus it will be as of right. Out to bid right now.

gebs · #**12198** Posted **Aug 15, 2018, 2:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago Shawn

Another surface lot may disappear soon.

I’ve seen plans for the mid-block lot at 717 South Clark. 29 floors/314’-9”, 349 units, 96 parking spaces.

Yessss more density to Printers' Row.

r18tdi · #**12199** Posted **Aug 15, 2018, 2:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago Shawn

Design subject to change, but they are going for a 12 FAR in a DX-12, thus it will be as of right. Out to bid right now.

Niiiice. Though I'm surprised the the number of units (or perhaps some other factor) wouldn't trigger the PD process, regardless of underlying zoning?

marothisu · #**12200** Posted **Aug 15, 2018, 3:40 PM**

Hearing about a potential new tower that's dense which would replace an ugly surface lot always signals a good day.