CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 211

prelude91 · #**4201** Posted **Jun 7, 2016, 4:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

Guys, what info is there at they are destroying the façade? It's unlikely that they would want to reuse the interior of the structure façade preservation or not. My bet is on them disassembling it and putting it in storage until they've completed a modern retail shell to call with the original exterior.

I just called Michelle Smith's office, it appears this is what they are doing. Let's hope the actually do reuse the current facade.

ardecila · #**4202** Posted **Jun 7, 2016, 8:35 PM**

They need to excavate the underground real estate to build the parking garage and loading facilities. There's no way they can preserve the facade in place over an active excavation, it has to come down.

These facadectomies have mixed results, though.

Heritage and Legacy...

Platt Luggage Building (McCormick Place)...

Azusa Building (Wilson Yards)...

The North One · #**4203** Posted **Jun 7, 2016, 8:52 PM**

Are they still planning on developing the lot in front of the American Furniture Mart?

Honestly I think it's the perfect spot for a park with a perfect view of the building.

Via Chicago · #**4204** Posted **Jun 7, 2016, 8:52 PM**

yea, wilson yards is a joke. they also preserved only a fraction of the terra cotta judging by streetview. hopefully that wont be the case here.

Rizzo · #**4205** Posted **Jun 7, 2016, 10:57 PM**

I thought all along the plan was to reconstruct the facade over a new building for the terra-cotta structures. It's one of those things where you read it somewhere official but forget where that item is. But the renderings show a new monolith to the north clad in the original facade.

aaron38 · #**4206** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 1:02 AM**

In this case I don't understand the desire for preservation. Sure terra cota is nice, but that corner screams out for something tall to hold it. Once the building is gone, the history is lost. Best to get new high density there than slap the tiles on some new two story nothing. I'd rather see something worthy of being a new landmark.

Busy Bee · #**4207** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 1:23 AM**

Well considering that just spent how many years negotiating for approval of what we've got now, I don't see them pushing for anything taller on the corner. It is what it is.

the urban politician · #**4208** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 2:44 AM**

I see no reason to think they won't reattach the facade

Chi-Sky21 · #**4209** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 2:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Via Chicago

yea, wilson yards is a joke. they also preserved only a fraction of the terra cotta judging by streetview. hopefully that wont be the case here.

Yeah but that building across the street with the Chase bank is hands down 1 of the ugliest around....i really hate that one for some reason.

Via Chicago · #**4210** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 3:44 PM**

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Yeah but that building across the street with the Chase bank is hands down 1 of the ugliest around....i really hate that one for some reason.

theres quite a bit to hate about that particular intersection

SamInTheLoop · #**4211** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 4:22 PM**

Another goofy-named apartment tower, but this one is stunning. Sure it might be a bit undersized, but no matter - this is one very well-designed addition to Michigan Ave. The base of the building I think is fantastic - if anyone else has seen the lighting scheme at night, I for one think it turned out great.........in short, another home run for bKL - wonderful design and sharp execution.....

BrandonJXN · #**4212** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 4:26 PM**

^ I agree. It really should've been around 700 feet tall but it's still a really nice tower.

maru2501 · #**4213** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 5:50 PM**

agree, and height isn't even all that important right there

SamInTheLoop · #**4214** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 6:48 PM**

So Chicagoarchitecture.org is reporting lot demo/site prep has commenced.

Half-decent filler, maybe just barely.

Really wish this was 645 W. Madison (Hines/bKL) that was going ahead spec instead of this one - at least in terms of West Loop office econoboxes (remember the late 90s-mid naughts, when this was Fifield's specialty.....they really had that market cornered)..... Maybe 645 will go this cycle as well (spec or w anchor-in-hand)?.....

hotwheels · #**4215** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 8:48 PM**

New Hotel Occupying Sliver of Chicago Land

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The Streeterville neighbourhood in Chicago, which encompasses the popular Navy Pier, is about to welcome a new 21-storey building. Developed by ECD Company affiliate SMASHotels, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel will be occupying the small site at 224 East Ontario Street.

bnk · #**4216** Posted **Jun 9, 2016, 1:14 AM**

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New Hotel Occupying Sliver of Chicago Land

I'd like to say I am glad they are not taking over the 3 story brownstone building. Nicely done.

Skyguy_7 · #**4217** Posted **Jun 9, 2016, 1:12 PM**

Drawings are out to bid. Here's the description. Did anyone know there would be 70,000 SF of office?

"The Lincoln Common is a new mixed-use development at the old Children's Memorial Hospital Site.

The project consists of two 20 story residential apartment towers, underground loading docks and basements, 100,000 sf of retail areas, 70,000 sf new office building and a renovated 850 car parking structure. There will also be extensive landscaping, hardscape and site work."

r18tdi · #**4218** Posted **Jun 9, 2016, 4:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

Drawings are out to bid. Here's the description. Did anyone know there would be 70,000 SF of office?

"The Lincoln Common is a new mixed-use development at the old Children's Memorial Hospital Site.

The project consists of two 20 story residential apartment towers, underground loading docks and basements, 100,000 sf of retail areas, 70,000 sf new office building and a renovated 850 car parking structure. There will also be extensive landscaping, hardscape and site work."

That's t first I'm hearing of office for CMH. I don't believe anything beyond retail commercial was ever mentioned during the approval process...

ardecila · #**4219** Posted **Jun 9, 2016, 6:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

That's t first I'm hearing of office for CMH. I don't believe anything beyond retail commercial was ever mentioned during the approval process...

The PD allows them to do pretty much any mix of residential and commercial they want, apart from nuisance businesses. They are limited on FAR and overall density but not the exact mix and distribution of uses.

I believe the new building at 2358 N Lincoln (between the parking garage and the White Elephant) is where the office space will be. It looks like a boutique office building, with very tall ceilings and a rooftop deck...

r18tdi · #**4220** Posted **Jun 9, 2016, 6:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

I believe the new building at 2358 N Lincoln (between the parking garage and the White Elephant) is where the office space will be. It looks like a boutique office building, with very tall ceilings and a rooftop deck...

Gotcha, thanks. In some of the earlier renderings I think that building may have been shown as a health club.