CHICAGO | St. Regis Chicago (Vista) | 1,191 FT | 101 FLOORS

[BonoboZill4]

[kolchak]

Great updates everyone! Thx

What in God's earth is up with the so named secondary window curtain?

[Lincolnlover2005]

This is probably one of the, if not the worlds fastest rising Supertall

[Zapatan]

Originally Posted by Lincolnlover2005

This is probably one of the, if not the worlds fastest rising Supertall

One Vanderbilt probably rose faster, but yea it's been quick

[Steely Dan]

Originally Posted by Lincolnlover2005

This is probably one of the, if not the worlds fastest rising Supertall

i don't know about that. the 1st caisson was drilled roughly 3 years ago now (sept. 22, 2016).

that seems about right for a 1,200' concrete tower.

[SFBruin]

I feel that the tall part should have been towards the lake. It would have given the skyline a more imposing view.

Still a cool tower, though.

[The Lurker]

^^^ That was the original plan. Perhaps they felt it was more important for the terraces to have lake views

Originally Posted by munchymunch

I'm really glad it doesn't look like this though.

[Zapatan]

For real, the original rendering looks like a peppermint or one of those old people candies.

[cozy]

Originally Posted by SFBruin

I feel that the tall part should have been towards the lake. It would have given the skyline a more imposing view.

Still a cool tower, though.

I like that it builds into the skyline and makes much more sense when viewing from afar

[Steely Dan]

^ 100% agree.

Stepping away from the lake and up into the skyline was absolutely the right call here.

I'm so glad they realized their initial error and made the switch early on.

[bhawk66]

No question.

[cozy]

My queen

[Flaccer05]

Aug 31

[bnk]

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/b...03-duclxwejdbfktkfwatd3judnim-story.html


Vista Tower tour reveals the engineering secrets that hold up Chicago’s latest skyline standout

By Blair Kamin

Chicago Tribune |
Sep 03, 2019 | 5:00 AM

[Barrelfish]

Originally Posted by bnk

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/b...03-duclxwejdbfktkfwatd3judnim-story.html


Vista Tower tour reveals the engineering secrets that hold up Chicago’s latest skyline standout

By Blair Kamin

Chicago Tribune |
Sep 03, 2019 | 5:00 AM

A good detail on the blow through floor (emphasis added)

The floor will be covered by a screenlike perimeter wall that lets Chicago’s famous winds whip right through the space. This so-called blow-through floor, the first of its kind in Chicago, is expected to dramatically cut wind-induced sway.

Also, on why the exterior face is vertical rather than diagonal:

It’s also functional. Had the perimeter columns been set on a diagonal, about 5 feet of interior space would have been unusable because of the gap between the column and the exterior walls, Eckmann said. Such a tight fit was equally important in Vista’s hotel rooms, which are considerably smaller than the condos.

[cozy]

This is great news that they have found a screen to fit over the blow through floor. It is the right decision for sure would look weird empty and painted

[harryc]

Originally Posted by cozy

This is great news that they have found a screen to fit over the blow through floor. It is the right decision for sure would look weird empty and painted

I for one prefer the honest open space - form follows function and all.

I also thought it was much better before the cladding - all balconies - all the time.

[bhawk66]

I think it's gonna be a long time before investors gain a profit on Vista. This beast is a money pit construction wise. So much concrete and glass in relation to sq footage of money generating space. But thanks regardless. Nice addition.

[-Nick-]

Taken on 9/3/2019.

[kolchak]

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