CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[harryc]

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safely sweeping away

[emathias]

Originally Posted by ithakas

Have we heard about this? This Loopnet listing for the small building next door states that there's a 190-room Home2 (extended stay Hilton) breaking ground on the site soon:
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I hope they break ground soon. I'l be very happy to see that parking lot bite the dust.

I always wondered, though, why they didn't buy the Underground Wonder Bar to be able to expand the hotel a little more. I mean, seriously, nothing will be able to come of that now anyway.

[KWILLSKYLINE]

I've always been confused about this. So is 412 n. Wells part of the 221 w. Hubbard project? I figured they were using that space for staging than start up 412 after they finish 221. Or are they two complete seperate projects, has 412 got approved at the same time or not approved yet?

[danielschell]

Originally Posted by KWILLSKYLINE

I've always been confused about this. So is 412 n. Wells part of the 221 w. Hubbard project? I figured they were using that space for staging than start up 412 after they finish 221. Or are they two complete seperate projects, has 412 got approved at the same time or not approved yet?

They're both approved, but I assume there just isn't enough space to build them simultaneously.

[danielschell]

Foundation permit filed yesterday for the Cuneo site.

DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES*** FOUNDATION AND SUPERSTRUCTURE THROUGH THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FIFTH FLOOR FOR A PROPOSED 27 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH 373 DWELLING UNITS; GROUND FLOOR RETAIL; 278 PARKING SPACES; ALL AS PER PLANS.

[marothisu]

Issued, not filed

Pretty interesting that they got demolition and new construction permits pretty close to one another. Hope they start on the new building soon.

[danielschell]

Originally Posted by marothisu

Issued, not filed

Pretty interesting that they got demolition and new construction permits pretty close to one another. Hope they start on the new building soon.

Agreed. Don't know how I fell into the habit of using "filed"

[harryc]

Feb 10

[the urban politician]

Nice perspectives!

[harryc]

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[harryc]

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[harryc]

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[harryc]

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[Kippis]

So I know that this was touched on a few pages back, but what's going on with 640 N Wells? The lack of the vertical fins makes this tower look like a squat, boring econobox with a Jenga obsession. Obviously it's a huge improvement from what was there previously, but does anyone know if they will be adding these fins as construction wraps up, or are we looking at the final product?

I love the massing of the tower, but that extra touch would really make this building shine. Really hope that VE didn't rear its ugly head here...

[teohwp85]

February 19, 2017

[harryc]

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[harryc]

Feb 18

[Notyrview]

Huh that turned out really well

[spyguy]

Originally Posted by teohwp85

February 19, 2017

Awesome perspective.

Originally Posted by harryc

Feb 18

The tower turned out surprisingly well IMO. But I'm not sure about the base. Glad there seems to be plenty of retail space, but for some reason it reminds me of the podium on River North Park...not a great thing.

[spyguy]

Not sure what style they are trying to go with here, but it's relatively inoffensive given it's a Sedgwick development.