[Chelsea Spy]

great looking tower!

[george]

12-12

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9994/leg4.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7898/leg1.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5008/leg5.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4053/leg6.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8097/leg9.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/599/leg8.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1610/leg10.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7578/leg7.jpg

[harryc]

Great set George.

[george]

Thanks, harry.^

[drdave88]

This building really rose from behind the scenes; stuck in the middle of the loop, there were really no great river, lake or other dominant shots that made this building stick out in the headlines. Following Chicago's architecture as an architect, as a blogger and as a photographer this building consistently impressed me. Having taken a break from this building for a few months, I returned to this blog only to find it turn out better than i had imagined.

With a strong presence on the park and clean dominating vertical lines all combined with an amazing adaptation to the existing street level facade, I deem this building a complete success. I am very excited to have this building show up in future park photographs of Chicago.

[FlashingLights]

This building really rose from behind the scenes; stuck in the middle of the loop, there were really no great river, lake or other dominant shots that made this building stick out in the headlines. Following Chicago's architecture as an architect, as a blogger and as a photographer this building consistently impressed me. Having taken a break from this building for a few months, I returned to this blog only to find it turn out better than i had imagined.

With a strong presence on the park and clean dominating vertical lines all combined with an amazing adaptation to the existing street level facade, I deem this building a complete success. I am very excited to have this building show up in future park photographs of Chicago.

Of all the buildings built during this latest boom this one most drastically changes the typical postcard skyline shot of Chicago. Trump is in a close second place but it's to far off to have as dramatic of an impact.

[Steely Dan]

Of all the buildings built during this latest boom this one most drastically changes the typical postcard skyline shot of Chicago. Trump is in a close second place but it's to far off to have as dramatic of an impact.

i'd actually say that trump and legacy have about equal impact on the stereotypical postcard shot. hell trump may even have a tad more. BCBS is another standout due to it sheer hulking bulk. what does surprise me though is how much more impact legacy has over its cousin, the heritage, despite only a 188' height difference and only a couple of blocks separating them. the heritage is almost invisible by comparison.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/4012395617_d253d0a03f_b.jpg
source: haywood from SSP

[Northwest]

I agree :previous:

From Millenium Park (probably the first place any tourist would go, given just one day in Chicago) the Legacy is absolutely dominating. From a long distance (the suburbs) theres no comparison, Trump is visible and Legacy is not.
Any river tour is sure to put Trump Tower in the spotlight.

Any word on interior build-out or occupancy?

[ardecila]

My Chase debit card has that image of Chicago on it. I had to get a new card recently, so I was hoping they had updated the skyline with Legacy (ha!)

There's no Legacy or Spertus in the image, and Trump would be out of the frame, but it does have Citadel Center, so it must be 2003-2004ish. That makes sense, since Chase had a big "Chicago" marketing push after they bought BankOne in 2004. That means they haven't changed the photo in 6 years... haha.

[Buckman821]

That photo is amazing and I agree that Legacy makes a huge impact from the park/lakefront. How amazing would that view have been with park michigan...

[jc5680]

Any word on interior build-out or occupancy?

Not 100% sure, but I believe there is already occupancy.

Units are already being flipped. 1+ den photos here: http://www.bairdwarner.com/07375942

[Chicago Shawn]

Impact from the south...

http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/12/747047.jpg

[F1 Tommy]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd85/F1tommy/Chicago%20downtown/chicagonov2009005.jpgImpact from the south...

http://community.emporis.com/nwimages/6/2009/12/747047.jpg

You finally found almost the spot I took that south loop pano a few weeks ago. Its an empty lot behind a construction site. I saw a car load of Japanese tourists also taking photos from that site.

[the one and only]

I think the south facade view is the best

[J_M_Tungsten]

^^^ Yea it is pretty cool, has anyone seen any lighting test on the vertical strips?

[tommaso]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd85/F1tommy/Chicago%20downtown/chicagonov2009005.jpg

You finally found almost the spot I took that south loop pano a few weeks ago. Its an empty lot behind a construction site. I saw a car load of Japanese tourists also taking photos from that site.

Wow! This view from the south really makes me CRAVE Chicago!!! Now an apartment with this view to wake up to in the morning would be the icing on the cake! :)

[intrepidDesign]

http://www.danwulfing.com/images/Chicago/legacy.jpg

Can't wait to see the crown lit up. Have they even started testing?

[george]

1-20-10

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/1246/leg2w.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5295/leg1w.jpg

[a chicago bearcat]

Wow! This view from the south really makes me CRAVE Chicago!!! Now an apartment with this view to wake up to in the morning would be the icing on the cake! :)

look for an apt in chinatown then

[J_M_Tungsten]

I'm seeing faint lighting on the vertical bands on the south face of the building. They are not bright enough to photograph well, but they are definitely on!!!

[Chicago Shawn]

http://www.emporis.com/img/6/2010/02/757568.jpg

http://www.emporis.com/img/6/2010/02/757576.jpg

[BVictor1]

Truly a nice cluster fuck as seen from 31st Street.

07/05/09
http://www.emporis.com/img/6/2010/02/757712.jpg

02/11/10
http://www.emporis.com/img/6/2010/02/757716.jpg

[BVictor1]

03/05/10

http://www.emporis.com/img/6/2010/03/761664.jpg

http://www.emporis.com/img/6/2010/03/761666.jpg

[ardecila]

Is this thing still not completed?

[BVictor1]

Is this thing still not completed?

Minor work at and around the base along Wabash.

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ There are also a handful of window panes that are not installed, there is one or two on the West face way up top and then I think a couple wayyy down near the base. The one up top is boarded up and is probably the result of a defective or broken pane of glass. So that doesn't really count as U/C, but I think there are a few right at the base that might still have a temp construction door installed to provide access to the roof of the base, those would definitely suggest U/C.

[tommaso]

Chicago is a real city of real cities!

[george]

3-19-10

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7898/leg1.jpg

[ardecila]

Alright, seriously... they need to re-open the sidewalk. How many years has it been? As far as I can tell, there's just a dumpster and some bundles of sheetrock. Shift that stuff into the parking lane and set up some sidewalk sheds already.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Alright, seriously... they need to re-open the sidewalk. How many years has it been? As far as I can tell, there's just a dumpster and some bundles of sheetrock. Shift that stuff into the parking lane and set up some sidewalk sheds already.

It's been over three years. Hard to believe.

[george]

3-26

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8127/legacy2.jpg

[harryc]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/S66CBI4QZtI/AAAAAAABgfA/EJtKsDxCwR0/s800/P1670879_7_8.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/S66CCdCp4eI/AAAAAAABgfI/5zaposiiFx4/s800/P1670882.JPG

[djvandrake]

Fantastic shots Harry! :cool:

[george]

4-20

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/678/leg6v.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/leg6v.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7578/leg7.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/leg7.jpg/)

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7523/leg3v.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/leg3v.jpg/)

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7898/leg1.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/leg1.jpg/)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9455/leg2.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/leg2.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2052/leg5bw.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/leg5bw.jpg/)

[trvlr70]

This building in a complete sucess. OUTSTANDING!

[george]

5-5

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9531/leg3.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/i/leg3.jpg/)

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9455/leg2.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/leg2.jpg/)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7681/leg1r.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/leg1r.jpg/)

[the urban politician]

Not to get off topic, but I'd really like to see them repaint the L tracks throughout the central area, like they have on Wabash. I imagine it would be reasonably doable.

[alex1]

Not to get off topic, but I'd really like to see them repaint the L tracks throughout the central area, like they have on Wabash. I imagine it would be reasonably doable.

I thought they did a very nice job on Wabash myself. I was surprised to see it on my last visit back "home".

[andydie]

Hello friends and fellow Skyscraperfans,

here i present you my final update for the Legacy as its pretty much done:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg6unEsxkb8

mg6unEsxkb8

Music: Sander van Doorn - Renegade

Thanx for the awesome Picture updates over the years to all active Photographers :tup:

[View2saintmartin]

^supercool! Thanks

[george]

Nice work, Andy. ^ Thanks for posting.

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3908/sears1.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/sears1.jpg/)

[djvandrake]

:previous: Beautiful shot George.

[george]

6-3

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5295/leg1w.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/leg1w.jpg/)

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5003/leg2y.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/leg2y.jpg/)

[J_M_Tungsten]

whoa they are FINALLY done with the sidewalks! Woo Hooo

[Busy Bee]

Yeah it looks great except for those stupid 'identity' pylons. Too much going on, just becomes visual clutter. Would have been better to create unique integrated street lighting on the L structure itself and get rid of everything on the sidewalks except the planters.

[lawfin]

6-3

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5295/leg1w.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/leg1w.jpg/)

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5003/leg2y.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/leg2y.jpg/)

I cannot get over the transformation of Wabash over the past 5 -10 years from effectively a dank near alley to a lively street...its great

[Hayward]

Kind of nice to see the sidewalk having a "business as usual" look to it after several years of construction.

[ardecila]

Yeah it look great except for those stupid 'identity' pylons. Too much going on, just becomes visual clutter. Would have been better to create unique integrated street lighting on the L structure itself and get rid of everything on the sidewalks except the planters.

I'm fine with the pylons... Since they're freestanding, they can be easily replaced or taken out later without impacting L service or shutting down lanes on Wabash. I just wish they were more creatively designed instead of a stupid carbon copy of the Loop's steel-and-rivets look. It's supposed to be the Jewelry District... why not something crystalline?

Wabash is really wide, which isn't immediately obvious. I'm not sure if it started out that way, or whether the city enforced a big setback after the Loop was finished in 1897. Regardless, that allows a good deal of natural light to reach the sidewalk, which isn't the case on Lake, Wells, or Van Buren.

Wabash is a wide street, but it only has four lanes (two travel, two parking). That leaves the sidewalks to be huge, which is uncomfortable for pedestrians and ugly. The pylons reduce the width of the sidewalks, make them seem more crowded and busy, and provide a sense of identity. The combination of the streetscaping and the natural light make Wabash into a viable commercial corridor, much more than the other three Loop streets, which will always be dark warrens.

[i_am_hydrogen]

I cannot get over the transformation of Wabash over the past 5 -10 years from effectively a dank near alley to a lively street...its great

"Dank near alley"? I've always loved Wabash's grittiness and think it's brimming with character.

[killaviews]

I'm glad the grittiness is gone and going. Wabash feels brand new, but brand new in the 1930s.

Walking past this building on Wabash or Monroe, you would never realize you're walking past an 800 foot skyscraper. They did an ideal job in preserving the character of the block.

[denizen467]

That leaves the sidewalks to be huge, which is uncomfortable for pedestrians and ugly.
Huh?? I've never heard anyone say that a street's sidewalks are too wide (short of a complete malling-over).

I think they are one of the best catalysts to making this loud clattery street into one that people will stroll down and one that tourists won't hesitate to venture into.

Whether it's a wise use of precious Loop space to sacrifice roadway capacity for them, especially since sidewalk pub/cafe uses are unlikely, would be one thing. But how are huge sidewalks ugly and uncomfortable?

[george]

The Legacy has transformed it's block of Wabash Ave.remarkably. There is still plenty of original grit to go around, i.e. this strip of South Wabash.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7760/wabash.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/wabash.jpg/)

[Busy Bee]

^Best old neon downtown. If we lost that I think I'd start going gray. As for the backlit 'Kodak Film,' I think that one has an expiration date for obvious reasons.

[JSsocal]

I took these last month, only now putting then on though.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4676852763_2d6d0cfcee_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4676857165_60c16d3038_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/4677484616_6ecb23d660_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4676840933_38e218395e_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4676849923_7db82c432d_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4676851583_9648eeb893_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4677473842_8845efe44c_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4676842043_f3127f9068_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4676839667_12f8a27ccb_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4677472938_18688c0310_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4677470594_470ec688ab_b.jpg

[dropdeaded209]

it looks like they're getting closer to lighting up those strips on the south side near the top. it's going to look very sleek when they're completely lit up.

[Busy Bee]

Good golly this is a great looking tower. Thank god for recessed balconies.

[J_M_Tungsten]

There are three clearly lit up vertical stripes on the crown now, first time I've seen that. Looks cool, if I had my camera handy I would have snapped a pic, sorry guys.

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

reminds me oro tower

UNCREDITED PHOTO REMOVED

[Busy Bee]

Not even in the same league my friend.

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

Not even in the same league my friend.

i know, it just reminds me of it cuz of the crown

[george]

6-9

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/4770/leg2h.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/leg2h.jpg/)

[J_M_Tungsten]

All lights on top of the south wall are on and very bright!

[Kippis]

All lights on top of the south wall are on and very bright!

I believe you JMT, but show Kippis a photo of the crown!

[harryc]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TDO2koVw-NI/AAAAAAABiQM/RQOpdtGNeYI/s800/P1740577.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TDO2mTOqQmI/AAAAAAABiQU/SHJYF1-MPYY/s800/P1740993.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TDO2nNCQdCI/AAAAAAABiQc/olcGpD67plk/s800/P1750002.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TDO2o_y2MxI/AAAAAAABiQs/rEwg5fe9c98/s800/P1750144.JPG

[Ordo_]

Was in Chicago for a wedding. Took some photos.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4760620485_a4bd907fd4_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4761161926_1c92c7a2c7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4760600093_49648fb12f_b.jpg

[Tom In Chicago]

This one is nearing completion. . . it appears to be occupied. . .

. . .

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

This one is nearing completion. . . it appears to be occupied. . .

. . .

After my knowledge it is completed.

[Tom In Chicago]

After my knowledge it is completed.

OK thanks. . . guess I could just walk over there and see for myself :rolleyes:

. . .

[headcase]

This one is nearing completion. . . it appears to be occupied. . .

. . .

I took a tour of the building a month or two ago, there are people living there. I think the number was around 50 units had people in them, with only about 100 units having actually closed.

SSDD

[Tom In Chicago]

^Are there any cosmetic finishes that need to be wrapped up on the exterior? For all practical purposes this building is done but there are some people that like to wait for all the details to be ironed out - despite occupancy - before calling it. . .

. . .

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ There is still one pane of glass missing that is boarded up with plywood...

[Tom In Chicago]

^Not on the north side of the building. . . maybe I'll head down there this weekend to have a look. . .

[denizen467]

Was in Chicago for a wedding.
...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4761161926_1c92c7a2c7_b.jpg


This could be taken only from 353 Clark, I believe. Were you in one of the top-floor boardrooms or something?

[george]

7-27

http://a.imageshack.us/img827/5601/trumpskyline.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/i/trumpskyline.jpg/)

[koops65]

7-27

http://a.imageshack.us/img827/5601/trumpskyline.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/i/trumpskyline.jpg/)

Great skyline...
Chicago... where 500 footers appear to be small...

[trvlr70]

I'm giving this one an A+. Legacy really exceeded all my expectations. It's such a wonderful addition to a competitive skyline. I have a hard time finding any faults with this one. :cheers:

[lawfin]

Yeah it is really cool......I'd love to llive in one of the 3bds or penthouses

[headcase]

Yeah it is really cool......I'd love to llive in one of the 3bds or penthouses

Honestly I wasn't that impressed with the floorplans, or the finishes in the units I saw .... The penthouses do have great views, but I still wouldn't want to live there as a primary residence.

SSDD

[shaberko]

Hey, I noticed today that the vertical slits at the top of the building are now lit up. It looks really good. Can someone get a good picture of the building at night and post it here?

[ChicagoHiRiser]

Are the final glass panes in place? Can this one be moved to completed?

[george]

8-10

http://a.imageshack.us/img837/7898/leg1.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/i/leg1.jpg/)

[harryc]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TGaeOjif0VI/AAAAAAABiyg/bZpXqlrX9E0/s720/P1760484_2_3.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TGaePe43jtI/AAAAAAABiyo/75-3rau85ts/s912/P1760485.JPG

[photoLith]

Oh wow, the sidewalk is finally open, wish I was there.

[Northwest]

Wow this thread reached an even 100 pages. I doubt it will reach 101 before being moved to completed.
The tower crane has been down for a full year. Interior build out must be taking some extra time.
Love this building, and its location.

[denizen467]

^ Just for that, I'm going to post miscellaneous comments until we hit 101.

So how does the bridge to the University Club work -- does the club uses Legacy's gym or vice versa? Or are they merged into one multifaceted facility?

[eaguir3]

that building has some really clean lines

[headcase]

^ Just for that, I'm going to post miscellaneous comments until we hit 101.

So how does the bridge to the University Club work -- does the club uses Legacy's gym or vice versa? Or are they merged into one multifaceted facility?

Some of both, Legacy owners can become members of the club, as well as get room service and some other perks. The big thing that the club got in the Legacy was new squash courts.

SSDD

[wrab]

8/23

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4930730180_a274711c93_b.jpg

[george]

8-27

http://a.imageshack.us/img716/719/leg1k.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/leg1k.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img825/5008/leg5.jpg (http://img825.imageshack.us/i/leg5.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img716/1689/leg2zx.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/leg2zx.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img716/4104/leg3a.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/leg3a.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img825/9994/leg4.jpg (http://img825.imageshack.us/i/leg4.jpg/)

[the urban politician]

^ A massive improvement from this, I do say so myself:

http://images.snapfish.com/343%3A466%3B23232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D959%3D583%3DXROQDF%3E23236%3B4%3A54%3B6%3Bot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/343%3A466%3B23232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3238%3E868%3E492%3EWSNRCG%3D32327%3A5964%3B44nu0mrj

[Alliance]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4892288583_8f166dd709_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/4892288583/)
SDC14274-edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/4892288583/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4892927648_0c42bd1eba_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/4892927648/)
SDC14399-edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/4892927648/)

[photoLith]

Where do you enter the tower from?

[torsodog]

I'm not sure when it started, but the grooves on the top south side are now lit at night. I saw it last night when I went for a run. I think it looks fantastic

[Alliance]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4936505015_8ab83a7778_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yash_rajgor/4936505015/)
Chicago (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yash_rajgor/4936505015/) by Yash Rajgor (http://www.flickr.com/people/yash_rajgor/), on Flickr

[elconsulto]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4892288583_8f166dd709_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/4892288583/)
SDC14274-edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23169212@N07/4892288583/)

Beautiful, this one turned out really well.

[J_M_Tungsten]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4936505015_8ab83a7778_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yash_rajgor/4936505015/)
Chicago (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yash_rajgor/4936505015/) by Yash Rajgor (http://www.flickr.com/people/yash_rajgor/), on Flickr

WHOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA!!! NICE

[eaguir3]

now we need a supertall in between Legacy and Trump

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Naw, that would just start to look cluttered. What we need is an even taller supertall between Trump and Aon center to reinforce the center "peak" in the skyline. I'm thinking the Mandarin Oriental site might be perfect. Its certainly big enough.


God Chicago is beautiful. The new lighting on Trump and Legacy really adds a lot of "spark" to the night scene.

[ardecila]

Where do you enter the tower from?

The lobby is, oddly enough, in the Art Institute's building on the NE corner of Wabash and Monroe. They couldn't cut across the alley, but they wanted to make the entrance as close to Millennium Park as possible. So the entrance is on the Monroe side, near the middle of the block.

Wabash also feels a little sketchy at night (although better than it used to be). Monroe is a busy street at night for numerous reasons, so it feels much safer.

[wrab]

now we need a supertall in between Legacy and Trump

cough.....Waterview.....cough