CHICAGO | 1000M (1000 S Michigan) | 805 FT | 73 FLOORS

[Domer2019]

Originally Posted by RockfordSoxFan

I can't pinpoint what they did to make this a more cohesive looking building, but that model looks fantastic.

I feel like how backlit the model is and perhaps not being true to the final materials affect the presentation.

[aaron38]

The rectangular to oval transition needs to align with either neighboring building roof. That would help eliminate the jaringness of it. It just looks random the way it is.
What if needs is to extend the bottom section 5-6 stories and give the two story balcony a view north. Change the cantaliever slope to match.

[jc5680]

Originally Posted by aaron38

The rectangular to oval transition needs to align with either neighboring building roof. That would help eliminate the jaringness of it. It just looks random the way it is.
What if needs is to extend the bottom section 5-6 stories and give the two story balcony a view north. Change the cantaliever slope to match.

Context isn't the issue. The issue is two pieces that don't match or complement each other. The contrast between angular and rounded forms looks arbitrary. The two strong vertical elements on the base that end at the transition don't help either. The only continuity is the horizontal banding.

[donnie]

Originally Posted by jc5680

Context isn't the issue. The issue is two pieces that don't match or complement each other. The contrast between angular and rounded forms looks arbitrary. The two strong vertical elements on the base that end at the transition don't help either. The only continuity is the horizontal banding.

I agree, round out the base or square out the rest of the 80%

[aaron38]

I agree it'd be best if there was no form transition at all. But if there is going to be one, it'd look better if it was contextual.

[maru2501]

some of the vertical lines are more pronounced including the one toward the middle that runs all the way up

[Khantilever]

Model looks great! But I wonder how much of that is just because the setback is less pronounced from an elevated vantage point. The absence of those ugly green screens or trees on the deck in the earlier renders helps too.

Anyway, the design is growing on me.

[Zerton]

It's growing on me. The model is very nice. The curves will look great in the sun.

[left of center]

The border between the boxy cantilevered base and the curvy tower above seems less harsh when looking at the model, as compared to the renderings. Hopefully it turns out looking like that once its built.

Otherwise, I will third the sentiment that the towers design is growing on me. Probably due to familiarity, since I see a rendering of it several times a week while browsing SSP

[10023]

Originally Posted by intrepidDesign

Because a vast majority of us believe that the life and soul of our city depends on variety, both socially and socioeconomically. Homogeny is the anthills of a thriving city. You hate this socialist crap, well guess, what, I love it and feel there needs to be a whole shit load more of it. Lucky for all of us, the city is well inoculated to a short-sighted, privilege grudge, mentality like yours. Keep that crap in the meth belt thank you.

There is LOTS of affordable housing in Chicago.

Presumably the affordable units are rental units and not condo units, though. The latter would make no sense.

And I also think that this looks like two different buildings. I like the cantilevered concept, and don't think the base should be curved, but if the top is then there needs to be a better transition. Perhaps leaving the east and north facades boxy and having the south (in a gradual transition) and west facades curve.

[spyguy]

This Forbes article had another rendering which I don't think we have seen yet:

Source

[Randomguy34]

From the article:

"Construction for 1000M is slated to begin in late 2018 with a target completion date of 2021"

[Bonsai Tree]

I saw a commercial for 1000M last night. I knew they were marketing really hard, but commercials? Really? I don't even think Vista had commercials.

[Kumdogmillionaire]

Late 2018? I had thought it was supposed to start in early 2018. This project feels like it will never start...

[left of center]

Hopefully it wont miss out on the current real estate market cycle...

[HomrQT]

Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

I saw a commercial for 1000M last night. I knew they were marketing really hard, but commercials? Really? I don't even think Vista had commercials.

The wanda vista doesn't need a commercial for how big it is. 1000 S Michigan is not really on the average person's radar so they need to get the word out.

[Domer2019]

And to think they were originally trying to fill 1000' worth of units. I'd like to think tepid sales are because of the awkward design, but probably not...

[left of center]

Originally Posted by Domer2019

And to think they were originally trying to fill 1000' worth of units. I'd like to think tepid sales are because of the awkward design, but probably not...

Your average condo buyer isn't going to care all that much about the building's exterior appearance. Their priorities are a well designed unit, that the lobby and public spaces look nice, the location works for them, and that they feel that they get a good bang for their buck. As long as the exterior isn't outrageously ugly, its more of an afterthought. Clearly, those of us on this site would probably rank architectural merit a bit higher on our list.

[Domer2019]

Originally Posted by left of center

Your average condo buyer isn't going to care all that much about the building's exterior appearance. Their priorities are a well designed unit, that the lobby and public spaces look nice, the location works for them, and that they feel that they get a good bang for their buck. As long as the exterior isn't outrageously ugly, its more of an afterthought. Clearly, those of us on this site would probably rank architectural merit a bit higher on our list.

I think all of this really just speaks to the difference between LSE and the South Loop, despite its hype.

[TimeAgain]

Originally Posted by Kumdogmillionaire

Late 2018? I had thought it was supposed to start in early 2018. This project feels like it will never start...

The last predictions before this had it at late 2018 start.