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sentinel · #**7641** Posted **Nov 26, 2020, 8:25 PM**

I found these online, but I suspect these were the last design renders of when it was the 'Vista' - regardless, at least gives a good idea of interior spaces, even though finishes will change:

https://onemileatatime.com/st-regis-chicago/

HomrQT · #**7642** Posted **Nov 26, 2020, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by chris08876

St Regis sounds official. Sounds posh, sounds historical. Legacy and so on.

It also sounds expensive too. Like here ya go sir, a Blue Moon beer, for $20. That kind of gig.

But I'll say this, a much better name than Willis. Sears tower will always be Sears tower. They need to GTFO with Willis.

I'd gladly stay at the St Regis... not the Willis.

Agree with you on all of this.

tjp · #**7643** Posted **Nov 26, 2020, 9:19 PM**

Yeah, St. Regis seems like a major upgrade to me. But I still think this tower is sort of a disaster. That view from the south...yuck.

cozy · #**7644** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 1:00 AM**

wow harry, great update that focuses on some of the smaller details of the building. thanks for getting out there!

yes sentinel, those renderings are from a while back. looks super cool, can't wait to see those massive.. things. what are they called. diagonal support beam things.

after sleeping on the name change i think it's actually a super lucky twist of events for us. definitely going to age better. now that the name vista is gone, its very easy to part with

Toasty Joe · #**7645** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 2:39 AM**

^agreed - although in my head I feel like Tribune Tower East would look like a more fitting "St. Regis Chicago" than Vista

Chicagoguy · #**7646** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 5:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Toasty Joe

^agreed - although in my head I feel like Tribune Tower East would look like a more fitting "St. Regis Chicago" than Vista

Well...we still need a Shangri-la Hotel!

RedCorsair87 · #**7647** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 5:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

I found these online, but I suspect these were the last design renders of when it was the 'Vista' - regardless, at least gives a good idea of interior spaces, even though finishes will change:

https://onemileatatime.com/st-regis-chicago/

Looks like a great place for a cocktail and to watch 400 LSD and T2E rise.

r18tdi · #**7648** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 6:01 PM**

The St. Regis in Bora Bora is super nice.

I'm OK with the name change, and I'm guessing it will probably end up being much better than whatever they eventually decide to call "875 North Michigan Avenue."

Chicagolover88 · #**7649** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 6:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicagoguy

Well...we still need a Shangri-la Hotel!

You bought back Waterview tower memories, How dare you

sentinel · #**7650** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 8:35 PM**

Meh, I'd rather Chicago (and possible Tribune Tower East) get a unique, 'first in the US' hotel, like the Langham or Virgin Hotel (but 5 star), rather than a flag that already has a presence here. Shangri-la seems so...2008.

jpIllInoIs · #**7651** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

Meh, I'd rather Chicago (and possible Tribune Tower East) get a unique, 'first in the US' hotel, like the Langham or Virgin Hotel (but 5 star), rather than a flag that already has a presence here. Shangri-la seems so...2008.

Isnt Langham in the IBM building?
And Virgin at Wabash and Lake?

Chicagoguy · #**7652** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 10:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicagolover88

You bought back Waterview tower memories, How dare you

I'm the worst...sorry!

kenratboy · #**7653** Posted **Nov 30, 2020, 11:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by chicagoguy

i'm the worst...sorry!

lol!

sentinel · #**7654** Posted **Dec 1, 2020, 1:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by jpIllInoIs

Isnt Langham in the IBM building?
And Virgin at Wabash and Lake?

Yes to both.

ivi237 · #**7655** Posted **Dec 1, 2020, 1:34 AM**

cozy · #**7656** Posted **Dec 1, 2020, 4:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by RedCorsair87

Looks like a great place for a cocktail and to watch 400 LSD and T2E rise.

I'll see you all there

after saving up for the $20 drink

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Originally Posted by ivi237

Pathway is open 11/30

Y E S !

jbermingham123 · #**7657** Posted **Dec 1, 2020, 5:11 AM**

This one really needs a spire

Steely Dan · #**7658** Posted **Dec 1, 2020, 5:22 AM**

^ why?

jbermingham123 · #**7659** Posted **Dec 1, 2020, 6:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

^ why?

i shouldve put an "i think" in front of my statement to signify that it is purely an opinion.

As for why i have this opinion... couldnt tell ya lol

Tom In Chicago · #**7660** Posted **Dec 1, 2020, 4:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by jbermingham123

This one really needs a spire

No it doesn't. . .

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