CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[ajradfotwo]

Originally Posted by AlpacaObsessor

I've noticed as well. I think this project's been topped out since I moved nearby about two months ago but zero action on cladding so far. Most of the work since then has been material staging on each floor and some random HVAC work on the roof.

I walk by the site every day and there is plenty of activity! MEP is going in and there looks to be a primer being painted on the concrete now hopefully in preparation for cladding. Can't confirm but I heard there was an issue with the architect's documents.

[woodrow]

Not stalled - https://chicagoyimby.com/2023/05/fir...ver-north.html

[Jibba]

Possible good news for 1130 N State (old Barnes & Noble):

https://www.constructionjournal.com/...8169aa7cb.html

[Chi-Sky21]

The Lou's included in this? Should be!

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

The Lou's included in this? Should be!

I imagine so, yes -- that was the original plan (whole project is 1120 - 1130 State; 1120 is the Lou's property). The Lou's portion will still remain low-rise even though it will be rebuilt/expanded (according to rendering and original plans).

[mh777]

Originally Posted by Jibba

Possible good news for 1130 N State (old Barnes & Noble):

https://www.constructionjournal.com/...8169aa7cb.html

I wonder if this design is still in play?

[KWillChicago]

Dang, they chopped this thing 130'? 465 would have been some nice height over there.

https://www.1130nstate.com/

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by KWillChicago

Dang, they chopped this thing 130'? 465 would have been some nice height over there.

https://www.1130nstate.com/

The taller design was a monolithic slab. Most recent design (posted above) is far better, IMO -- more articulated, better facade treatment, meets the street better... The massing should give nice depth to vistas looking N up Rush and State.

[MAC123]

Originally Posted by Jibba

The taller design was a monolithic slab. Most recent design (posted above) is far better, IMO -- more articulated, better facade treatment, meets the street better... The massing should give nice depth to vistas looking N up Rush and State.

"Reduced density

Eliminated 2nd floor retail

Eliminated 84 apartments

Lowered height from 465' to 345' "

Oh yes, it is soooo much better.

[r18tdi]

Originally Posted by MAC123

"Reduced density

Eliminated 2nd floor retail

Eliminated 84 apartments

Lowered height from 465' to 345' "

Oh yes, it is soooo much better.

Meh. Although taller, the prior design was pretty half-baked and not pretty.