[BVictor1]

those fins look white. will they be clad with stainless steel or is this what we're going to get? it could just be the sun's reflection, but they look painted white to me.

It's the way the light is hitting them. They're the same material as the spanderals.

[SolarWind]

November 25, 2008

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2677/dscc0204pt8.jpg

[wrab]

^ Very nice.

[pablosan]

Impressive.

[Fabb]

and there is still time for them to add extra "pieces" to make them really stand out.


The time is now. Why would they wait ?

I wouldn't be surprised if the fins turned out to be extremely simplified, having the only virtue of existing.

[dagobert]

Does anyone know what is going on the roof of the Reid-Murdoch Center? Looks like they are installing some kind of panels.

BTW, nice picture SolarWind!


November 25, 2008

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2677/dscc0204pt8.jpg

[harryc]

Does anyone know what is going on the roof of the Reid-Murdoch Center? Looks like they are installing some kind of panels.

BTW, nice picture SolarWind!

Good question - looks like they are preparing to pour a floor - quite extensive and heavy.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STDG5ToFrGI/AAAAAAAA_UE/PhR1tHYB06s/s800/P1140457.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STDG6zxgP4I/AAAAAAAA_UQ/kPKCX6PcTVw/s800/P1160611.JPG

[harryc]

The neighborhood.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STFMWLdUUpI/AAAAAAAA_bA/gpUkHFsdr-4/s640/P1160530.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STFNTxmlhII/AAAAAAAA_b8/GG0IhUM6B-c/s800/P1160530-1.JPG

Group preparing to visit 300 N LaSalle ( in the lobby of ABA bldg ).
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STFNf3rGtNI/AAAAAAAA_cI/QUivGEnW-QY/s720/P1150987.JPG

Nov 24 - shiny
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STFMX3jkIKI/AAAAAAAA_bM/Wn0ZgP7qlgY/s800/P1160544_5_6.jpg

Nov 25
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STFMZzVrccI/AAAAAAAA_bY/Bb38nT29gj4/s800/P1160756_4_5.jpg

[cityofblindinglights]

Wow I love that last shot HarryC

These are from this morning

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/3067542203_14bda114e3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/3067543001_979cb28f6f_b.jpg

I am not sure what the finish of the fins are, but I have never seen white paint shine like this...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3068378166_d64dbe26fb_b.jpg

[museumparktom]

Good question - looks like they are preparing to pour a floor - quite extensive and heavy.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STDG5ToFrGI/AAAAAAAA_UE/PhR1tHYB06s/s800/P1140457.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STDG6zxgP4I/AAAAAAAA_UQ/kPKCX6PcTVw/s800/P1160611.JPG

OK I know that the Ried Murdoch building roof is off topic - But - It looks like they are going to put in a green roof.

[Jibba]

Sweet pictures harryc.


Nov 25
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STFMZzVrccI/AAAAAAAA_bY/Bb38nT29gj4/s800/P1160756_4_5.jpg

That two-story space on the lower left just above the terrace area looks a little Inland Steel-esque in that photo (always a good thing).

[SolarWind]

:previous: Great shot, harryc! :tup:

[SolarWind]

November 26, 2008

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6431/dsc0180qv3.jpg

[spyguy]

http://www.architecture.org/programs.html

Second Tuesday of the month, 12:15pm–1pm

COST Free and open to the public
RSVP None required (please arrive early; seating is limited) Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
AIA/CES 1

December 9
300 N. LaSalle
Scott Timcoe, Vice President of Construction, Hines Interests

Located on the Chicago River’s north bank, 300 North LaSalle is scheduled for completion in March 2009. LEED Gold pre-certified, it uses river water to cool the building and features a half-acre sunlit waterfront garden with access to the river’s edge.

[Ordo_]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3070456851_39286f2492_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/3071320392_4dffdd9974_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/3071346100_abacab1dcc_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/3070544521_e73eb0a822_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/3071391584_0c054c7e01_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3071405892_1c3dcbd562_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/3070587527_93b81d106a_b.jpg

[honte]

^ Hello Ordo. Nice pics and glad to have you with us.

Sweet pictures harryc.



That two-story space on the lower left just above the terrace area looks a little Inland Steel-esque in that photo (always a good thing).

Yes, I mentioned once before that it is the most elegant part of the development IMO.

[SolarWind]

December 2, 2008

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8692/dsc0037zp2.jpg

[andydie]

Hiya friends and skyscraperfans,

its been 3 month since i did my last update video for 300 NL so it was very much time for a new video. I speeded up the construction like on Aqua this time using SolarWinds overview pics. Thanx Solar and enjoy the vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf8XmTUmmqw

Music: Refresh - A Step too far

PS: Make sure to watch it in HQ for the best experience

[lawfin]

I can't put my finger on it by I really, really like this building

[i_am_hydrogen]

(bump to avoid having too many shots on this page)

[i_am_hydrogen]

Taken tonight:
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/846/300nlasalle125pc9.jpg

[Jibba]

^Amazing. On multiple levels.

[SolarWind]

:previous: Stunning photo, i_am_hydrogen! :tup:

[SolarWind]

December 2, 2008

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8506/300nlasalle3fl6.jpg

[denizen467]

iamhydrogen, that photo is sick (as AXSands would say) - how much ya want for a higher res copy ...:D
Is your new office visible in this (what, are ya picking wall coverings already)?

[i_am_hydrogen]

^It's free, just send a PM. I rarely charge for shots. And, yeah, I can see my office from there. I can't wait to share some interior shots w/ everyone here.

[dagobert]

Great shot hydro!
Btw, do you have any daytime pics of 300 N LaSalle from your great vantage point over at AON? If not, any chance some might be coming our way in the near future?
Even though Solar's shots of 300 are superb, there is something distinctly cool about being able to look down and see rooftops of skyscrapers.

Taken tonight:
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/846/300nlasalle125pc9.jpg

Great shot hydro!
Btw, do you have any daytime pics of 300 N LaSalle from your great vantage point over at AON? If not, any chance some might be coming our way in the near future?
Even though Solar's shots of 300 are superb, there is something distinctly cool about being able to look down and see rooftops of skyscrapers.

[harryc]

Dec 2
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STx_e0UsmoI/AAAAAAAA_1k/EoufwLABUV0/s800/P1170253.JPG

Dec 3
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STx_hPOdCmI/AAAAAAAA_1w/Uimatl77O5Q/s800/P1170463_4_5.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/STx_iz7C4mI/AAAAAAAA_18/UwOckenK448/s720/P1170468.JPG

2007 A Link to Series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/300_N_LaSalle_Overview_2007A#)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/RwAfjT6-cZI/AAAAAAAAIJY/D1rKfvYPO7Y/s512/IMG_1276.jpg

2007 B Series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/300_N_LaSalle_Overview_2007B#)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/RwAknz6-d7I/AAAAAAAAIWU/VgyRXD_0mBk/s512/IMG_1503.jpg

2007 C Series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/300_N_LaSalle_Overview_2007C#)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/RxbJnD6-nWI/AAAAAAAAKgc/bf87-MKy2aY/s512/P1060325.JPG

2008 - q1 Series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/300NLaSalleOverview_2008q1#)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/R5z6quBp6lI/AAAAAAAAW3Q/AjVEhxo9Zz0/s512/P1180543.JPG

2008 - q2 Series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/300NLaSalleAfar_2008q2#)
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/R_jLZJXSu7I/AAAAAAAAgrE/w6w-Q6YZPbE/s512/P1280872.JPG

2008 - q3 Series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/300NLaSalleAfar_2008q3#)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SIH6tD1QMXI/AAAAAAAAszA/xMKRLErh99Q/s512/IMG_2914.JPG

2008 - q4 Series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/300NLaSalleAfar_2008q4#)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SOgcmzfwUTI/AAAAAAAAz9g/3m5jTzoMwL8/s512/P1080358.JPG

[SolarWind]

Hiya friends and skyscraperfans,

its been 3 month since i did my last update video for 300 NL so it was very much time for a new video. I speeded up the construction like on Aqua this time using SolarWinds overview pics. Thanx Solar and enjoy the vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf8XmTUmmqw

Music: Refresh - A Step too far

PS: Make sure to watch it in HQ for the best experience

Great job, andydie! :cheers:

[SolarWind]

November 26, 2008

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9249/dsc0050tp9.jpg

[Jibba]

^Excellent lighting in that photo, SolarWind; the top portion of the building has a very elegant shininess gradient from that angle. Really amazing how the materials work together to create that effect--especially now that the crown panels are starting to be installed.

[denizen467]

No pics lately? There's gotta be several fins visible by now...

[i_am_hydrogen]

Great shot hydro!
Btw, do you have any daytime pics of 300 N LaSalle from your great vantage point over at AON? If not, any chance some might be coming our way in the near future?
Even though Solar's shots of 300 are superb, there is something distinctly cool about being able to look down and see rooftops of skyscrapers.

I'll make that happen in the near future.

harry - Outstanding shots.

[dagobert]

I'll make that happen in the near future.

harry - Outstanding shots.

Great to hear that. I'm certainly looking forward to some spectacular pictures!

[SolarWind]

December 11, 2008

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/466/dsc0170qg8.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/6262/dsc0146wo9.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9558/dscc0153bb4.jpg
^ I wonder if these are lights to illuminate the crown

[StatenIslander237]

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/466/dsc0170qg8.jpg


I LOVE this. You can actually see all the new office furniture that has been moved in. The level of detail is stunning, and the sheer transparency of this building is incredible. :banana: It has a very classic look.

[Fabb]

^ I wonder if these are lights to illuminate the crown

I think so. They look like those installed on the facade of Cheung Kong Center in HK.

[harryc]

Dec 8
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SUVXijBOwGI/AAAAAAABAgg/5okbQUbxuZw/s800/P1170945.JPG

Dec 11
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SUVXkT0e03I/AAAAAAABAhA/fnVFM-K0Pow/s800/P1180113.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SUVXl1FeFcI/AAAAAAABAhM/VI0HLL7fHpY/s720/P1180116.JPG

The West side...
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SUVXnbEoaxI/AAAAAAABAhY/h-AwbzlOFSs/s800/P1180141.JPG

Dec 12 ( from ABA )
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SUVXo6Tyr7I/AAAAAAABAhk/XWTy8GycBn0/s800/P1180391.JPG

[SolarWind]

December 17, 2008

south side
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4183/dsc0018kj5.jpg

north side
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4700/dsc0087ix5.jpg

[StatenIslander237]

north side
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4700/dsc0087ix5.jpg

FINS!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

^ IMO they look terrible in person. Like styrene strips tacked onto the last few stories. Maybe if they were to extend them to the base? These photos by cityofblindinglights illustrate the point I'm trying to make:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/3067542203_14bda114e3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/3067543001_979cb28f6f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3068378166_d64dbe26fb_b.jpg

[george]

I don't mind the fins. As much as they look tacked on they do carry the eye upward & beyond. The fins have definitely been scaled back from the early renderings. I'm sure the fins will really pay off at night when lit up. Now link the center fin to a spire, for some real visual impact.:tup:

[SolarWind]

December 17, 2008

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/5747/dsc0136wy7.jpg

[Jibba]

Feeling festive today:
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/723/dsc059778502494bq5.jpg

[the urban politician]

Jibba, I particularly appreciate your night perspectives. Thanks for sharing these with us

[honte]

^ Especially if you've tried to do these yourself and remember how cold it gets in winter lugging a tripod around...

[Jibba]

Jibba, I particularly appreciate your night perspectives. Thanks for sharing these with us

Thanks, TUP, that means a lot. And, as honte said, it is a pain in the ass to hold a metal camera steady with no gloves when it's cold out, so thanks for the compliments--they are much appreciated.

[denizen467]

Not to be greedy (or sadistic!) but the somewhat finished lobby is now illuminated in the evening - I went by too fast to get a good look but it has a presence all the way from Wacker. If anyone is in the neighborhood with some warm gloves and can post a photo ...

[george]

This is a classy, stunning addition to the Chicago box towers. It does a nice job further defining the urban river canyon. Keep the shots comin'!

[harryc]

Not to be greedy (or sadistic!) but the somewhat finished lobby is now illuminated in the evening - I went by too fast to get a good look but it has a presence all the way from Wacker. If anyone is in the neighborhood with some warm gloves and can post a photo ...

Yes it has a presence, but is difficult to get a good shot of with all the stuff out front. This shot was for the walkway but catches some of the lobby ( last friday).
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SU_AS1A7VqI/AAAAAAABAyw/xfSadBcQU68/s800/P1180834.JPG

These planters are a great idea, but will never see the sun.

[harryc]

Getting ready for the drones
Worksheets for each station Upper tenant.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVGRm77rrrI/AAAAAAABA1k/q_eKKVBatOk/s800/P1180635.JPG

more upper.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVGRlCsBN4I/AAAAAAABA1Y/LsT-95Sj-pY/s720/P1180634.JPG

[StatenIslander237]

:previous: With such a nice workplace, maybe they won't be so drone-ish. :yes:

[Fabb]

Feeling festive today:
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/723/dsc059778502494bq5.jpg

It looks so majestic !
Good job with the photo.

[SkokieSwift]

From State & Wacker...
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/5264/img2090wp3.jpg

From LaSalle & Ontario
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/1733/img2102qo0.jpg


Click here for the rest of the photo set... (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=162798
)

[harryc]

Dec 18
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbGpuHnY3I/AAAAAAABBGs/pi-qBBlJj8s/s800/P1180795.JPG

Dec 19
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbHQOMDGvI/AAAAAAABBHQ/cp1nONiLtAw/s800/P1180862.JPG

Dec 22
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbGx4J9MeI/AAAAAAABBG4/1Lpc6MzA7g8/s720/P1190023.JPG

A peek inside through dirty glass
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbHe8vVUuI/AAAAAAABBHc/qdvI2js-WcM/s800/P1190122.JPG

I'm not sure it the metal stuff is the art, or mountings for art.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbHgWsC-dI/AAAAAAABBHo/LELKUWVL49s/s800/P1190123.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbHhbcQSWI/AAAAAAABBH0/tMJbZZQbqEI/s800/P1190130.JPG

Nice touch with the lights continuing their pattern from inside to out.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbHi5CuMGI/AAAAAAABBIA/INcRyhUbssc/s800/P1190212.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbHj8MxxQI/AAAAAAABBIQ/1gEgQBAWcSY/s800/P1190213.JPG

[jjk1103]

......has Blair Kamin done a review of this one yet ?

[bnk]

Kind of hard to believe that this one is taller than One Museum Park and the BCBC addition. :cool:

Great vantage Solar

December 17, 2008

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/5747/dsc0136wy7.jpg

[spyguy]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SVbHe8vVUuI/AAAAAAABBHc/qdvI2js-WcM/s800/P1190122.JPG

I'm not sure it the metal stuff is the art, or mountings for art.


http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6948/lasalle300main56iw.jpg

[honte]

Kind of hard to believe that this one is taller than One Museum Park and the BCBC addition. :cool:

Great vantage Solar

I think BCBS from actual grade is taller than this? I forget.

[BVictor1]

I think BCBS from actual grade is taller than this? I forget.

It gets tricky.

If you measure BCBS from the park level it's about 790' or so. Give or take a few feet.

But, if you measure 300 North LaSalle from the riverwalk, it's over 800'.

Remember, the 785 figure is from LaSalle Street (main entrance)

[honte]

^ Yes, that's true, you're right. The raised LaSalle entrance slipped my mind.

I wonder if Chicago can take the record for number of highrises whose height is reduced due to elevated entrances? I'd love to see a spreadsheet listing all of them and the "true" heights.

Also, for what it's worth, I think a number of our buildings might get "officially taller" due to the new rules (like Leo Burnett, which has an entrance on Dearborn Street that is a touch lower than the Wacker Drive entrance, 1 N. Wacker, etc.). Does Emporis have a surveying crew? :D

[jc5680]

12.30

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/3001230a.jpg

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/3001230b.jpg

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/3001230c.jpg

[andydie]

I see fins and they arent that bad lookin either. Ok in the render they looked a bit better but maybe when they are lit up they might turn out pretty nice after all. Thanx for the update jc5680:tup:

[spyguy]

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=32438

2 tenants scrap plans to move into new towers
By Eddie Baeb, Dec. 31, 2008

...Meanwhile, California-based real estate investment firm Stockbridge Capital Partners LLC has closed its fledgling Chicago office and is looking to sublease the floor it was to move into at Hines Interests L.P.’s new tower at 300 N. LaSalle St.

[Jibba]

^Certainly won't affect 300 N. much at this point (obviously), but it doesn't bode well for projects waiting to get off the ground (read: 444 W. Lake).

[ardecila]

^^ Hines wants to proceed with 444 W. Lake, but cannot obtain financing even though they are half-leased already. They can either find more tenants, which may take awhile, or put more of their own equity into the project and reduce the size of the loan (also an unattractive option). I remain hopeful that Hines and the lenders can negotiate a deal. Hines is one of the largest office developers in the country and has the experience to manage 444 W. Lake successfully.

[honte]

^ Or VE the living hell out of it to decrease LTV. [Gulp]

[Chicago Shawn]

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2009/01/671391.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2009/01/671402.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2009/01/671401.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2009/01/671408.jpg

[harryc]

Upper
https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2009/01/671391.jpg



middle
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SV1dWPFOSDI/AAAAAAABBag/uggEtBiFkec/s800/P1190428.JPG


Lower
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SV1dsoCv2lI/AAAAAAABBaw/Vwan-_M88BE/s800/P1190391_2_3.jpg

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

^ THE COLORS, DUKE, THE COLORS!!!!11!!!

I still don't know if that's an alley or a street. I see a couple of trees? And is that 161 W Kinzie on the left?

[harryc]

^ THE COLORS, DUKE, THE COLORS!!!!11!!!

I still don't know if that's an alley or a street. I see a couple of trees? And is that 161 W Kinzie on the left?

Yes that is 161 W Kinzie on the left, the Mechandise Mart is directly behind, and the El station (Mechandise Mart) directly above (where Shawn;s shot is from). You are looking down lower Carol st, a street, with a rail line, slated to be used for the loop circulator system sometime in the distant future. Currently one of the many ad-hoc parking lots for the Valet services. This is the line that in the recent past served the Sun Times printing plant (where Trump Tower now sits ) and earlier went all the way down to the Odgen slip, where the Spire site is.

[harryc]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SV1207MRUwI/AAAAAAABBj8/D-hUsA4MaQY/s720/P1190480.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SV122NLeqMI/AAAAAAABBkI/wE7xSI5hNjM/s720/P1190500.JPG

LaSalle st entrance (upper)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SV14mWuVmXI/AAAAAAABBlQ/_Kg2Hlfqo_o/s800/P1190488.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SV13BoTduiI/AAAAAAABBkU/g_vZm87o_5U/s800/P1190555.JPG

[george]

I love this tower. Great images from jc5680 & chicago shawn, incredible perspectives. harryc, amazing shots, behind the scenes. Thanks for the lower carol st history lesson. very cool. Keep it up guys!

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

Yes that is 161 W Kinzie on the left, the Mechandise Mart is directly behind, and the El station (Mechandise Mart) directly above (where Shawn;s shot is from). You are looking down lower Carol st, a street, with a rail line, slated to be used for the loop circulator system sometime in the distant future. Currently one of the many ad-hoc parking lots for the Valet services. This is the line that in the recent past served the Sun Times printing plant (where Trump Tower now sits ) and earlier went all the way down to the Odgen slip, where the Spire site is.

Thanks for the thorough explanation, harryc. :tup:

[Jibba]

Really nice images up there, harryc.

[BVictor1]

^ THE COLORS, DUKE, THE COLORS!!!!11!!!

I still don't know if that's an alley or a street. I see a couple of trees? And is that 161 W Kinzie on the left?

A little bit of history for you:

A Hidden Gem: Carroll Avenue
http://www.mannresearch.com/lakewood/carroll.html

Afternoon Train on Carroll Avenue
http://www.mannresearch.com/lakewood/carroll2.html

[emathias]

Yes that is 161 W Kinzie on the left, the Mechandise Mart is directly behind, and the El station (Mechandise Mart) directly above (where Shawn;s shot is from).
...

Anyone know if the CTA is even thinking about creating an additional entrance for the Merchandise Mart stop that isn't actually IN the Merchandise Mart? A joint project with the City to create a small plaza over Carroll Avenue next to Wells from which could be a second entrance would probably be a nice addition of outdoor space for office workers on a summer day and and a secondary entrance/exit for 161 and 300, not to mention the other new office and residential buildings in the area. At the very least, I wish the CTA would convert the auxillary exits on the north side of Kinzie to high-barrier entrances. I know people would use them off-hours despite their height, but a full-blown second entrance over Carroll would probably be even more used.

[wrab]

1/2:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3161543215_14baba5e6c_b.jpg

[Buckman821]

why is it this building always looks better from the north? i don't get it.

[ardecila]

^^ At Chicago's latitude, direct sunlight never comes from the north.

[BVictor1]

why is it this building always looks better from the north? i don't get it.

I think you mean the south.

The north side of the building will always be in more shadow.

[honte]

^ The only time I come remotely close to liking this building is when it's seen from the north. The architects failed to produce any real depth or texture in the facade, so the only time the facade looks close to the original intention is when it is in shadow. This allows the glass to recede and the stainless elements, which are catching some sun from the east and west, to become more pronounced.

[Taft]

^ The only time I come remotely close to liking this building is when it's seen from the north. The architects failed to produce any real depth or texture in the facade, so the only time the facade looks close to the original intention is when it is in shadow. This allows the glass to recede and the stainless elements, which are catching some sun from the east and west, to become more pronounced.

I still hold some hope that will a little creative lighting this building could look close to the renders...at least at night. However I pretty much agree with you as it stands. I still like the building overall, though. Its mass, height and contribution to the river wall are all working in its favor, IMO.

Taft

[ambient]

^^ At Chicago's latitude, direct sunlight never comes from the north.

...except in the spring, summer and early fall. North light from this past summer:
http://pyszka.smugmug.com/photos/330445402_b3vXz-XL.jpg

[left of center]

...except in the spring, summer and early fall. North light from this past summer:
http://pyszka.smugmug.com/photos/330445402_b3vXz-XL.jpg


^ unbelievable shot! do you have a higher resolution version of it? thats wallpaper material!

[Dan in Chicago]

Also, for what it's worth, I think a number of our buildings might get "officially taller" due to the new rules (like Leo Burnett, which has an entrance on Dearborn Street that is a touch lower than the Wacker Drive entrance, 1 N. Wacker, etc.). Does Emporis have a surveying crew? :D

Hm, good question... yes and no. Nobody from Emporis has ever looked at the blueprints for Leo Burnett, that was just inherited from the World Almanac. Someday I hope we will! UBS Tower is in fact measured from Upper Wacker Drive, and probably should grow 5 or 6 feet. It will be some months before I have another chance to look at the blueprints though.

[ardecila]

...except in the spring, summer and early fall. North light from this past summer:
http://pyszka.smugmug.com/photos/330445402_b3vXz-XL.jpg

DIRECT sunlight. We're north of the Tropic of Cancer, so the sun can never shine directly from the north.

But clearly, you understand my point... the sunlight hitting the north face only illuminates the columns and leaves the glass in shadow, throwing the facade into greater relief.

[SolarWind]

:previous: Beautiful shot, ambient! :tup:

[SolarWind]

December 30, 2008

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9677/dsc0336wu5.jpg

[Adam186]

Holy crap, Solar! You just made me like this building. Great shot.

[Jibba]

^Excellent shot, SolarWind!

Tonight:
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/411/dsc060501246360xb4.jpg

[Jibba]

Daytime (from Milwaukee Ave./Kennedy viaduct):
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/4851/dsc061129604859om9.jpg

[harryc]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/SWOjpvJYJDI/AAAAAAABB6g/5n9Ce5UNEk0/s720/P1190922.JPG

[colemonkee]

Uhhhh, Solar? You should sell this shot to Hines to use for marketing materials. Seriously. I have friends who get paid a lot of money by real estate firms to do architectural photography for their properties, and this is as good as they get.

December 30, 2008

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9677/dsc0336wu5.jpg

[Taft]

Just a heads up to any board photographers...

I was walking to the Merch Mart stop last night (from the north) and noticed they had the top portion of the north side illuminated. I couldn't get a great look at it from my vantage point, so I don't have a comment on how it looks. But it looks like they might be getting close to the final touches on this guy. Drum roll please...

Taft

[jjk1103]

...has Blair Kamin done a column on this one yet ?

[Jibba]

Today:
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1633/dsc065017319615yw6.jpg

[kensmith]

that picture was taken today?

[kensmith]

sorry, thought I was looking at the north side.

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

Beard trimmer or electric razor?