CHICAGO | BMO Tower | 727 FT | 50 FLOORS - Page 25

RedCorsair87 · #1 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 12:20 AM**

I'm digging that fake supertall. Great job Goettsch

HomrQT · #2 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 12:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by RedCorsair87

I'm digging that fake supertall. Great job Goettsch

I never got into the architecture industry so I make up for it with half-assed photoshops.

HomrQT · #3 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 12:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by pianowizard

IMO anything under ~1,100 ft is going to look short in this neighborhood due to the proximity of Sears/Willis, so it's not a bad idea for the developer to just stick with 715 ft and save some money. Look at the 1,007 ft Franklin Center and the 961 ft 311 South Wacker, which are Chicago's 6th and 8th tallest skyscrapers. Being right next to Sears/Willis, both look pitifully short.

I have to respectfully disagree with that. Those two buildings provide good visual support to the much taller Sears in my opinion.

pianowizard · #4 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 12:59 AM**

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I have to respectfully disagree with that. Those two buildings provide good visual support to the much taller Sears in my opinion.

Of course, they make Sears/Willis look great, but they themselves pale in comparison. I assume that most developers would want their own buildings to look good, not someone else's.

HomrQT · #5 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 1:11 AM**

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Of course, they make Sears/Willis look great, but they themselves pale in comparison. I assume that most developers would want their own buildings to look good, not someone else's.

I think if they had better designs they would stand out. To be honest they just aren't good looking towers. The Chrysler Building is a similar height. Put it in place of 311 S Wacker and I'm confident it would stand out.

Zerton · #6 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 9:23 PM**

The lobby looks absolutely beautiful and refined. The top... looks a bit boring.

Imo this is becoming a trend here. Really fascinating lobbies but meh towers above.

galleyfox · #7 Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 10:56 PM**

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The lobby looks absolutely beautiful and refined. The top... looks a bit boring.

Imo this is becoming a trend here. Really fascinating lobbies but meh towers above.

I feel like the city has returned halfway to its Chicago School of Architecture fundamentals. Elaborate bases. Check. Vertical blocks. Check. If architects could only add some more flair to the crowns, we'll have come full circle.

On the one hand, I'm glad of the trend. Great architecture should be about more than just building tall spires and giant Matisse sculptures. The world has forgotten that to some degree, I think.

But on the other hand, local Chicago architecture hasn't pushed the boundaries in the opposite direction. There are fantastic lobbies coming online. Now, they need to focus on improving the design and even function of the topmost levels.

Skyguy_7 · #8 Posted **Apr 23, 2019, 12:00 PM**

^To your point, on this particular tower, the W action on the lower levels would look great if continued at the top few floors, as a crown.

Zerton · #9 Posted **Apr 23, 2019, 6:13 PM**

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^To your point, on this particular tower, the W action on the lower levels would look great if continued at the top few floors, as a crown.

Totally agree.

aaron38 · #10 Posted **May 10, 2019, 3:42 PM**

Does Q4 of '19 mean the start of construction actual, or start of demo of the parking garage? Have they announced when the garage closes?

LouisVanDerWright · #11 Posted **May 10, 2019, 8:56 PM**

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Riverside picking Clark for a Goettsch-designed building? This is shocking news!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. A true banker's wet dream!

BonoboZill4 · #12 Posted **May 11, 2019, 12:13 AM**

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Does Q4 of '19 mean the start of construction actual, or start of demo of the parking garage? Have they announced when the garage closes?

I'd expect demo by August/September as I see it, since Clark wouldn't be the demo team. If they are saying Q4 for construction then I'm gonna be an optimist here.

PleasantlyMidway · #13 Posted **Jun 4, 2019, 6:37 PM**

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Does Q4 of '19 mean the start of construction actual, or start of demo of the parking garage? Have they announced when the garage closes?

Demo of garage supposed to start 10/1

gebs · #14 Posted **Jun 4, 2019, 7:41 PM**

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Demo of garage supposed to start 10/1

There's a delicious Indian/Pakistani restaurant in this garage that has announced a move to Randolph street, so that bums me out. But at least we get a nice tower out of it, so it's not all bad.

Cheap_Shot · #15 Posted **Jun 4, 2019, 9:46 PM**

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There's a delicious Indian/Pakistani restaurant in this garage that has announced a move to Randolph street, so that bums me out. But at least we get a nice tower out of it, so it's not all bad.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that frequents Baba's Village. Where on Randolph are they moving? I really like their Chicken Biryani, but I digress ...

gebs · #16 Posted **Jun 4, 2019, 9:58 PM**

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I'm glad I'm not the only one that frequents Baba's Village. Where on Randolph are they moving? I really like their Chicken Biryani, but I digress ...

I believe 100 W Randolph was the new address. They have the announcement taped up on their wall.

I wonder if they'll have more customers farther north in the Loop than they would if they could capture some of the huge influx of employees due to move into the Old Post Office right next door ...

Cheap_Shot · #17 Posted **Jun 5, 2019, 2:53 AM**

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I believe 100 W Randolph was the new address. They have the announcement taped up on their wall.

I wonder if they'll have more customers farther north in the Loop than they would if they could capture some of the huge influx of employees due to move into the Old Post Office right next door ...

So Thompson Center? And if that gets torn down, they'll move again?

I think there's more residents near Thompson Center than Union Station, but I could be wrong. I hope it stays open somewhat late still on Friday's. I enjoy doing the occasional Friday afternoon/evening happy hour and then running over there for some take out.

gebs · #18 Posted **Jun 5, 2019, 6:13 PM**

It's probably been said before, but this building is going to stand out a lot in this area. I work within 2 blocks of the site, and everything surrounding it is 15-30 stories tall. In the greater context of Chicago it might not make for a big splash, but in this southwest Loop area, it'll stick out big time.

aaron38 · #19 Posted **Jun 6, 2019, 3:13 AM**

Definitely from this angle. It will be the western egde of the towers.

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KWillChicago · #20 Posted **Jun 6, 2019, 6:33 AM**

Can anyone plug in a drawing in that picture for an idea of how it will look, position/height.^