CHICAGO | Boom rundown - everything over 12 floors. v5

[spyguy]

Kind of funky, but I like it. Thanks Loopy!

[VivaLFuego]

Very quirky, but pretty cool. What's the timeline like on this, are they hoping to go to market soon? What's currently on the site?

[forumly_chgoman]

Its unusual......I think someone said quirky.....I kinda like it as well, but am not convinced it will gae well

[pyropius]

^^^ Reminds me a little of the Optima buildings in Evanston.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Interesting mix of the old and the new. Nice pedestrian-friendly base. Overall, it's a solid design, though I wouldn't mind seeing something more cutting-edge.

[BVictor1]

I like it, but they need to get rid of those bullshit PoMo townhomes at the base and go with something more modern there.

-Also, I noticed this morning, that it seemed window installation has resumed at MoMo.

[DePaul Bunyan]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

I like it, but they need to get rid of those bullshit PoMo townhomes at the base and go with something more modern there.

-Also, I noticed this morning, that it seemed window installation has resumed at MoMo.

I agree, but the pomo townhomes are probably to appease the local NIMBYs who want their neighborhood to "keep its character." I would rather have a decent-looking 40-story building with some boring townhomes at the base than an ugly, squat, 20-story box that the locals will be happy with.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

-Also, I noticed this morning, that it seemed window installation has resumed at MoMo.

Thanks for the info. I've been wondering when that would finally happen.

[SolarWind]

May 21, 2007


^ Just what I thought - thinner in real life

[SolarWind]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

-Also, I noticed this morning, that it seemed window installation has resumed at MoMo.

May 21, 2007

[BVictor1]

Steely,

I've added the new Rokas Tower to Emporis. The building ID# is bu>300141

[SolarWind]

There's an advertisement on the south wall of the Farwell Building for the Ritz-Carlton Residences. It claims 40% sold.

[bnk]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

Steely,

I've added the new Rokas Tower to Emporis. The building ID# is bu>300141

Their site is up.

http://www.2100condos.com/

[VivaLFuego]

^ I'd be acceptingly fine with the project if it didn't have a fake facade slapped on a parking garage podium ON MICHIGAN AVENUE. What a disgrace. The entire facade on such a busy pedestrian stretch should be functional, if on the lower floors as professional office space if not as residence. Parking could be done using car elevators, wouldn't be the first time.

[Loopy]

Originally Posted by bnk

Their site is up.

http://www.2100condos.com/

2100 is another development by Rokas/FitzGerald. It is at 21st and Indiana. The renderings I posted are for a newer project at 21st and Prairie.

[Monkey36]

Originally Posted by Loopy

Fitzgerald and Associates, Architect.

I count 38 stories, any height info? I didn't see anything on their website. First reaction... seems not too shabby.

[SolarWind]

May 21, 2007

River North Marriott Suites


353 North Clark

[SolarWind]

May 21, 2007

155 North Wacker


theWit Hotel


The Clare at Water Tower


600 North Fairbanks

[SolarWind]

May 21, 2007

660 North State






Allure at K Station




Kingsbury Plaza

[ardecila]

Yup. These are two different projects by the same developer, one block apart. 2100 is at 21st & Indiana (the name comes from the address). The new "Rokas Tower" (not the real name) is at 21st and Prairie, and is 500' tall.

BTW, there's a new design for 2100. It sucks compared to the old Avalon design.