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nocturne · #**13161** Posted **Dec 11, 2018, 2:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by gebs

I really don't like bKL's asymmetry. I recognize that not everything needs to be in a set pattern, but the seemingly random "off" columns really bug me. I see the Exhibit every day and I can't get over it.

Broken up massing is becoming really pervasive in developments everywhere. I appreciate the effort to combat visual repetitiveness, in theory. In practice it all too often just ends up looking clunky and immature. Exhibit is a good example (although not the worst I've seen).

BonoboZill4 · #**13162** Posted **Dec 11, 2018, 4:13 AM**

The Mill:

Gr333n:

pilsenarch · #**13163** Posted **Dec 11, 2018, 8:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by gebs

I really don't like bKL's asymmetry. I recognize that not everything needs to be in a set pattern, but the seemingly random "off" columns really bug me. I see the Exhibit every day and I can't get over it.

So, I respect your opinion, and your likes and dislikes, but as far as a valid architectural concept/vocabulary, the 'random' pattern on a residential building is honestly reflecting its use as a residential apartment building... if this was an office building, well then, I would have some issues... fwiw, I find the pattern rather pleasing and the white and blue is a nice nod to Greektown...

pilsenarch · #**13164** Posted **Dec 11, 2018, 8:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by nocturne

Broken up massing is becoming really pervasive in developments everywhere. I appreciate the effort to combat visual repetitiveness, in theory. In practice it all too often just ends up looking clunky and immature. Exhibit is a good example (although not the worst I've seen).

Just to clarify, it's not the 'massing' that is typically 'broken up', but rather the pattern-making on the elevations... in the case of Exhibit, it would appear to me that the pattern-making on the base is an attempt to reference the scale of buildings on the surrounding streets... as far as the tower, the introduction of the continuous strip windows would appear to be a reference to the eastern exposure and the views to the lake...

10023 · #**13165** Posted **Dec 11, 2018, 9:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

I'll be a bit bummed if that midcentury curved brick building is taken out to be honest, but I'll be able to live with it with how much density the project is adding I guess.

It definitely needs to be incorporated into whatever structure goes up.

spyguy · #**13166** Posted **Dec 13, 2018, 7:37 AM**

19 N May

Looks like we won't be getting a Hayden II after all but instead a 73 unit condo building

k1052 · #**13167** Posted **Dec 13, 2018, 1:32 PM**

Wut street fronted with townhomes and not a concrete wall accented by frosted glass or hard to lease retail space?

Yes please.

the urban politician · #**13168** Posted **Dec 13, 2018, 2:18 PM**

Yeah I agree. Ground level townhomes are way better than a dead parking level

harryc · #**13169** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 1:02 AM**

Dec 13

harryc · #**13170** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 3:28 AM**

Dec 12

BonoboZill4 · #**13171** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 4:52 AM**

I'm very happy that 19 N May is no longer going to be a twin of that abomination

BrinChi · #**13172** Posted **Dec 15, 2018, 2:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by harryc

Dec 7

Kind of a shame they are knocking this down rather than build around it because they literally just renovated it a few years ago.

BonoboZill4 · #**13173** Posted **Dec 15, 2018, 6:28 PM**

The Mill:

West Loop(not sure what buildings):

Gr333n:

I still think that people are not grasping how much these 300 foot tall towers are going to change the West Loop, River West, and South Loop.

RockfordSoxFan · #**13174** Posted **Dec 15, 2018, 10:17 PM**

Great pics BonoboZ. I enjoy watching the progress from your vantage point. Referring to your 300 ft comment, I was just thinking about the same thing the other day. As the parking lots dwindle and the available land becomes more scarce, I'd imagine they'll build even taller in the next cycle.

BonoboZill4 · #**13175** Posted **Dec 16, 2018, 4:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by RockfordSoxFan

Great pics BonoboZ. I enjoy watching the progress from your vantage point. Referring to your 300 ft comment, I was just thinking about the same thing the other day. As the parking lots dwindle and the available land becomes more scarce, I'd imagine they'll build even taller in the next cycle.

That's what I'm thinking too. These neighborhoods have kept changing with each cycle in terms of what is deemed as "acceptable" in terms of height. The West Loop used to despise anything over 6 floors. now people are flirting with 30-40 floor proposals throughout its boundaries.

As for my vantage point, I have a good news update for my fellow skyscraper nerds. I reached a nice little agreement with the boss and let's just say the views will continue

Bonobo isn't going anywhere after all!

kolchak · #**13176** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 2:35 AM**

Today:

I really like this building.

AudiDriver · #**13177** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 3:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by kolchak

Today:

I really like this building.

Great shot.

BorisMolotov · #**13178** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 3:15 AM**

^ Now someone just needs to tear down the Grant Park Hotel and replace it with a nice tall tower that completely blocks this one.

Via Chicago · #**13179** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 3:51 PM**

speaking of Ogden/Fulton area, does anyone know whats happening with the La Luce building? i remember there was the impending demolition a couple years ago, and the auction of its contents, and then nothing happened. im hoping its been saved somehow (or the non-existent "plan" of the new owner fell through), but curious what the deal is.

harryc · #**13180** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 4:17 PM**

Dec 9