CHICAGO | 400 N Lake Shore Drive | 851 FT & 765 FT | 73 & ? FLOORS - Page 156

r18tdi · #**3101** Posted **Jan 27, 2026, 4:24 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by arCHItecture_

...condensed the setbacks further up the tower to create more typical floors within the main shaft of the tower.

Correct

cloudbod · #**3102** Posted **Jan 27, 2026, 5:54 PM**

Yeah I get the feeling that this building will be pretty popular once it's finished. It's very similar in design to the two best towers of this cycle IMO-- One Chicago and NEMA-- tall and thin, lots of setbacks, white vertical lines.

vexxed82 · #**3103** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 7:32 PM**

Hey strangers, been a while since I captured some good construction shots. Popped up the drone for a bit this AM at the mouth of the river. Snagged a couple of 400

mh777 · #**3104** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 7:53 PM**

WOW! Fantastic shots. Going to be a beautiful building. Yes, wish it was taller but happy to have that eyesore of a hole filled in with something pretty substantial.

r18tdi · #**3105** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 9:43 PM**

Nice shots as always, Nick!

I suspect the final height will be somewhere close to where the top of the crane is now -- maybe slighter higher.

dreamy-developer · #**3106** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 9:47 PM**

The legend is back

vexxed82 · #**3107** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 9:57 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by r18tdi

Nice shots as always, Nick!

I suspect the final height will be somewhere close to where the top of the crane is now -- maybe slighter higher.

Thanks! Gosh I hope so. It's not so much the height. I'm more worried the setbacks not tapering the crown as much as I hoped they would. However one/two more tiers and the removal of the formwork and screwing will make it more slender for sure.

ChiND · #**3108** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 10:11 PM**

BEAUTIFUL!!!

sentinel · #**3109** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 10:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by vexxed82

Hey strangers, been a while since I captured some good construction shots. Popped up the drone for a bit this AM at the mouth of the river. Snagged a couple of 400

NICK!!!
Amazing shots, as always! So happy you're back!

Zapatan · #**3110** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 3:54 AM**

+1 on the amazing shots, this thing is turning out great.

I'm guessing it'll be a February top out.

2PRUROCKS! · #**3111** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 1:47 PM**

According to the the most up to date render of this building (see 1st post in this thread) there will be 10-11 setbacks on the south east side of the building. Currently there appear to be about 5 with 4 visible and 1 behind the scaffolding. The setbacks become increasingly more truncated or compressed as you move towards the top. So, there are about 5-6 more setbacks to go which should still add some significant height and tapper.

Tom In Chicago · #**3112** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 2:14 PM**

Excellent photos. . .

. . .

vexxed82 · #**3113** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 2:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2PRUROCKS!

According to the the most up to date render of this building (see 1st post in this thread) there will be 10-11 setbacks on the south east side of the building. Currently there appear to be about 5 with 4 visible and 1 behind the scaffolding. The setbacks become increasingly more truncated or compressed as you move towards the top. So, there are about 5-6 more setbacks to go which should still add some significant height and tapper.

Yes! Also, I thought the final crane jump was complete, but a friend just pointed out there are still 4 sections on the ground (that I missed in my photos) so there's still a ways to go.

twister244 · #**3114** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 3:39 PM**

I think we're all waiting to see how the setbacks really look at the final end....... I'm getting optimistic it will look sexy. Kinda feels like waiting for a flower to finally bloom all at once.....

woodrow · #**3115** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 4:12 PM**

I was down on this building but I may just have to modify my opinion. It looks like the setbacks are delivering what was promised. I REALLY want the second tower built. It will make the whole that much more impressive.

sentinel · #**3116** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 4:29 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodrow

I was down on this building but I may just have to modify my opinion. It looks like the setbacks are delivering what was promised. I REALLY want the second tower built. It will make the whole that much more impressive.

I mean, the renders showed a very accurate idea of what the completed building was going to look like...a developer like Related would never release renderings of planned projects that didn't resemble the completed project, considering they probably wouldn't be able to get financing for fear of being sued for misrepresentation and possible fraud

Not sure why so many people don't trust the design/development/construction process..

vexxed82 · #**3117** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 5:38 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by sentinel

I mean, the renders showed a very accurate idea of what the completed building was going to look like...a developer like Related would never release renderings of planned projects that didn't resemble the completed project, considering they probably wouldn't be able to get financing for fear of being sued for misrepresentation and possible fraud

Not sure why so many people don't trust the design/development/construction process..

I would say: Yes. BUT...the design and renderings have changed quite a bit over the years. I can't believe the first post on this thread was from 2015...WTF!

That said, as elements got VE'd it's hard not to remember what it could have been. I'd also posit that renderings always put forth idealistic - if not sometimes impossible - conditions (lighting, texture, perspective, etc.) that ensure the building looks as good as it possibly can from a few key angles. I've been asked to recreate renderings via photographs and it's sometimes impossible due to a variety of factors.

I know it will come together nicely once the setbacks are complete and the curtain wall creates the alternating texture up top. But, personally, I feel like the aluminum cladding is lacking a bit of character - I wish it were a bit warmer in tone, I think. At the same time, those stark vertical lines are somewhat unique in this area of the lakefront and do reference AON nicely in the background.
____________

Quote:

Originally Posted by r18tdi

Still kinda bummed the setbacks all got compressed and moved closer to the top.

Toasty Joe · #**3118** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 8:59 PM**

Amazing pics Nick! Agree on the tower, I think the original height and terracotta got our hopes up. Here's one from 606_Vision (Jay) on Twitter:

Source: @Jay3130Jay

Chi-Sky21 · #**3119** Posted **Jan 31, 2026, 1:40 AM**

Still looks pretty good and with the near twin will really fill in that spot nicely. The one that really matters now is site I. I think that is the open spot on the other sides name.

Mulan · #**3120** Posted **Feb 1, 2026, 9:48 AM**

This is a beautiful addition to the skyline, but hopefully they will still build the south tower.
How many meters do they still have to go before they reach the final height?