CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 524

Khantilever · #**10461** Posted **Feb 9, 2018, 10:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

Are we sure that its Lagrange? Or are we just assuming because "yuck?"

If they insist on going old school I wish they would take some cues from Newberry.

Definitely Lagrange. Went to their website yesterday, and their project brochure included this one under "Confidential Client" or something. I just went to the site now but I can't see the brochure anymore.

10023 · #**10462** Posted **Feb 9, 2018, 10:34 PM**

Why does Lagrange get hired? Are his interior floor plans really great? Does he just know how to design things that are cost effective?

I can’t believe that people actually like the architecture.

harryc · #**10463** Posted **Feb 9, 2018, 10:42 PM**

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left of center · #**10464** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 12:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by 10023

Why does Lagrange get hired? Are his interior floor plans really great? Does he just know how to design things that are cost effective?

I can’t believe that people actually like the architecture.

I would imagine the type of person that hires Lagrange is the type of person that would buy a unit at one of his condos (albeit with a vastly larger amount of wealth).

Some people like this kitschy throwback stuff. This tower, however, is almost overbearingly crappy. Lagrange really tried his best to make this turd stink as much as possible. Can't say the man isn't determined...

PKDickman · #**10465** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 3:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

Dearborn and Oak
74 units, 161 parking spots

** image removed for copyright reasons **

Looks like the Turtle wax building on steroids.
http://www.boogaj.com/.a/6a00d83451c...4cb9b53970d-pi

ChickeNES · #**10466** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 3:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mr Roboto

If its lagrange, I have to give it to him. At this point its like a big F you to all his critics.

Its so over the top in his style, I actually kind of like it.

The more I see it, the more I agree with you actually. It looks like a cartoon.

harryc · #**10467** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 4:17 AM**

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harryc · #**10468** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 4:44 AM**

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10023 · #**10469** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 8:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by left of center

I would imagine the type of person that hires Lagrange is the type of person that would buy a unit at one of his condos (albeit with a vastly larger amount of wealth).

Some people like this kitschy throwback stuff. This tower, however, is almost overbearingly crappy. Lagrange really tried his best to make this turd stink as much as possible. Can't say the man isn't determined...

And more than 2 parking spots per unit.

Are any of you going to go to the community meeting and argue against this one? Might not be a bad idea. That’s 74 high end units that would compete with the vastly superior UCS.

KWillChicago · #**10470** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 12:34 PM**

^It looks like Elysian with way too much botox and jewlery on it. So it kind of fits in to the gold coast atmosphere. Lol.

10023 · #**10471** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 2:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

^It looks like Elysian with way too much botox and jewlery on it. So it kind of fits in to the gold coast atmosphere. Lol.

It’s a travesty.

harryc · #**10472** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 2:13 PM**

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the urban politician · #**10473** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 8:42 PM**

One Chicago Square is still not listed as a proposal on page 1

VKChaz · #**10474** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 8:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by 10023

And more than 2 parking spots per unit.

Are any of you going to go to the community meeting and argue against this one? Might not be a bad idea. That’s 74 high end units that would compete with the vastly superior UCS.

Wouldn't this replace Warren-Barr's garage? Some spaces may be for them.

harryc · #**10475** Posted **Feb 10, 2018, 9:07 PM**

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Cheap_Shot · #**10476** Posted **Feb 11, 2018, 1:02 AM**

I'm looking for a little info. I walked by the surface lot at 318 South Clinton today and was surprised to see a soil testing rig on the site. I know there was a proposal for the lot opposite this one on South Jefferson (link below), but I don't remember seeing anything for the lot on South Clinton.

https://chicago.curbed.com/2017/10/1...ment-jefferson

318 South Clinton is located right next to 547 West Jackson, which is one of my favorite buildings in the west loop. I'm hoping whatever goes in next to it is also nice/high quality/etc.

Anyone know anything?

left of center · #**10477** Posted **Feb 11, 2018, 1:07 AM**

I haven't heard anything, but it would be interesting to see what sort of development can be squeezed in there. Really odd lot lines, and a diminished street frontage. Any potential development might have to be somehow integrated with 550 W Van Buren or (more likely) 547 W Jackson.

marothisu · #**10478** Posted **Feb 11, 2018, 1:45 AM**

^ Nice. I was able to find something under 320 S Clinton. 23 story hotel - permit pending. Last action was 11/6/2017 approved Planning Review.

"Description: DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES FOR FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT FOR A 23-STORY HOTEL BUILDING ON CAISSON FOUNDATION WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT"

A little more into it showed me this article from 2010 which says it would be called the Chicago Toyoko Inn, which is a Japanese hotel chain that's lower cost (of about $100/night). The plans back then said it would be 615 rooms.

http://www.gazettechicago.com/index/...ting%E2%80%99/

Apparently Fioretti has been trying to block it for awhile, but maybe he's failed now or it won't be the Toyoko. Not bad considering now this is pretty close to OPO. This from just over 4 years ago:
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/reale...n-hotel-tussle

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In addition to Chicago, Toyoko is actively pursuing projects in New York City and Atlanta and is still negotiating financing for all three.

The company targets business travelers at hotels close to public transportation in Japan and South Korea who are looking for smaller rooms at lower rates.

Toyoko's Chicago project would provide rooms of 175 to 330 square feet for about $100 a night.

I found out that they're planning the hotel at 1260 rooms in Long Island City in NYC at 50 stories. From looking at pictures online of existing hotels in Japan, it definitely looks no frills and like something you'd find in Lower Manhattan at a low price, like a Holiday Inn or something.

From November 2011 from Curbed:
https://chicago.curbed.com/2011/11/3...-more-scrutiny

Cheap_Shot · #**10479** Posted **Feb 11, 2018, 2:13 AM**

^ Many thanks. I guess there's no guarantee this is what the testing is for, but good to know a little background of the site.

marothisu · #**10480** Posted **Feb 11, 2018, 2:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Cheap_Shot

^ Many thanks. I guess there's no guarantee this is what the testing is for, but good to know a little background of the site.

There's a very good chance it's for a hotel, considering at the same exact address there's a pending new construction building permit for a 23 story hotel that was last reviewed just 3 months ago. Geotech Review is listed as Incomplete and I'm pretty sure soil testing is part of that. They were probably told to collect some more information. Let's just put two and two together...