CHICAGO | 300 North LaSalle | 785 FT / 239 M | 60 FLOORS - Page 96

Steely Dan · #**1901** Posted **Sep 22, 2008, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by honte

There's no question that the building that got built lacks the punch of the renders.

there is such a question. i feel that the building that got built is eons better than any of the renderings released before construction started. i find solarwind's image below to be far better and "punchier" than anything we saw in any of the renderings. i must disagree with every fiber of my being that this is a disappointing building; for me, it actually turned out better than i thought it would. it's obviously not a ground-breaking work of architecture or anything, but it's a very good, solid addition to the riverscape and skyline.

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Originally Posted by SolarWind

September 18, 2008

BVictor1 · #**1902** Posted **Sep 22, 2008, 4:25 PM**

09/21/08

honte · #**1903** Posted **Sep 23, 2008, 3:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

there is such a question. i feel that the building that got built is eons better than any of the renderings released before construction started. i find solarwind's image below to be far better and "punchier" than anything we saw in any of the renderings. i must disagree with every fiber of my being that this is a disappointing building; for me, it actually turned out better than i thought it would. it's obviously not a ground-breaking work of architecture or anything, but it's a very good, solid addition to the riverscape and skyline.

Well, that's what I get for adding something a bit subjective into my post...

Anyway, honestly I am happy for you that you like the building. I don't think it's done any real harm, so if it brings people happiness, more power to it.

However, you and I both seem to agree that there is a large division between the character of the renders and what was built, which really was the point I was trying to make...

My favorite views of the building, by the way, are from the north when the contrast is more crisp, and in small sections as BVictor shows us above.

Nowhereman1280 · #**1904** Posted **Sep 23, 2008, 6:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by honte

Well, that's what I get for adding something a bit subjective into my post...

What's wrong with someone disagreeing with you, its just normal discussion. I tend to lean more towards your side of the argument and I'm glad you expressed your opinion. I'm not disappointed per say, but more nonchalant towards this building.

honte · #**1905** Posted **Sep 23, 2008, 9:22 PM**

^ Nothing wrong with it at all; go right ahead. Hence the little winkity-wink, ja?

I was making fun of myself for opening up a crack in the argument, that's all.

admdavid · #**1906** Posted **Sep 23, 2008, 11:33 PM**

I think it's gorgeous! I'd kill for a building like that to be built in Phoenix...kill!

harryc · #**1907** Posted **Sep 25, 2008, 12:57 PM**

There is a large barge, with large mobile crane, preparing to take down the last of the S crane this morning.

Alliance · #**1908** Posted **Sep 25, 2008, 5:20 PM**

I wish there was more of a distinction on the horizontal setbacks on the East and West side. It could have been pronounced more effectively.

harryc · #**1909** Posted **Sep 25, 2008, 5:22 PM**

From early this morning.

Big crane - big barge.

modular barge.

12/1 ratio

honte · #**1910** Posted **Sep 25, 2008, 6:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Alliance

I wish there was more of a distinction on the horizontal setbacks on the East and West side. It could have been pronounced more effectively.

Agreed 100%. The biggest problem with this building is in the articulation and clarity of the design. It's just a muddy mess to me visually.

Chicago3rd · #**1911** Posted **Sep 25, 2008, 6:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

there is such a question. i feel that the building that got built is eons better than any of the renderings released before construction started. i find solarwind's image below to be far better and "punchier" than anything we saw in any of the renderings. i must disagree with every fiber of my being that this is a disappointing building; for me, it actually turned out better than i thought it would. it's obviously not a ground-breaking work of architecture or anything, but it's a very good, solid addition to the riverscape and skyline.

Very well said. I get to see this building every day here at work and it is amazing....

Also with 155 N Wacker and 300 N Clark both supporting vertical silver fins I am happy they didn't over do it on this building.

cityofblindinglights · #**1912** Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 4:08 AM**

these are from this afternoon... it was a really hazy day

NYC4Life · #**1913** Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 9:20 AM**

Fantastic photos. Are these from your residence? If so, what a view!

cityofblindinglights · #**1914** Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 1:07 PM**

yeah its from my dorm building

i_am_hydrogen · #**1915** Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 7:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by denizen467

So the markets tank, and Hines decides to paint the fins onto the building rather than actually buying and installing them?

I hope that is not what's happening.

According to K&E's Executive Director, "The last few floors still require Low-E vision glass installation. They are working to finish the rooftop vertical fins, which will give 300 North LaSalle its striking presence..."

harryc · #**1916** Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 10:38 PM**

Looking down the river

Fins !

harryc · #**1917** Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 10:43 PM**

Looking down the river

Fins !

Flexi Float

Chitown · #**1918** Posted **Sep 28, 2008, 2:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by harryc

Fins !

Nanners!

harryc · #**1919** Posted **Sep 28, 2008, 10:55 PM**

Refinishing the ceiling - bottom of the sidewalk at 300 N LaSalle.

seonjigo · #**1920** Posted **Sep 29, 2008, 2:23 AM**

wow nice pics