CHICAGO | General Developments

[KWillChicago]

That giant painting on the left wall of the lecture center used to be in the lobby of NBC. Not sure if their using it in the erendering as an example or is it actually getting moved over there cuz NBC got a new one? If so its a pretty quick move right over the Columbus bridge.

[glowrock]

Originally Posted by gebs

I will be one of the man fanboys who shows up on opening day.

I really hope they're not over-selling the updated Chicago city model because it looks absolutely amazing in those renderings. I used to walk around the lobby of 224 S Michigan for hours in awe of it, so I hope it lives up to the hype.

Same here, same here!

Aaron (Glowrock)

[ardecila]

^ Hard to believe that was once a reeeeeal grody Houlihan's. What a waste of prime space so close to Chicago's epicenter. I did pick up some cool tchotchkes when they closed down, though!

This new architecture center is a much better use of space.

[dropdeaded209]

um, why is there a model of the Petronas Towers in the CAF renderings?

[10023]

Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

um, why is there a model of the Petronas Towers in the CAF renderings?

Hopefully it’s to scale and right next to the Sears Tower model, as an exhibit on why spires are bullshit.

[glowrock]

Originally Posted by ardecila

^ Hard to believe that was once a reeeeeal grody Houlihan's. What a waste of prime space so close to Chicago's epicenter. I did pick up some cool tchotchkes when they closed down, though!

This new architecture center is a much better use of space.

Did you get all 15 pieces of flair??? (Yes, I know it was probably an Applebee's, but still! Haha)

Aaron (Glowrock)

[BuildThemTaller]

Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

um, why is there a model of the Petronas Towers in the CAF renderings?

Petronas Towers were designed by U of I graduate Cesar Pelli, after all. There appears to be a scale model of the under-construction Jeddah Tower of Chicago's own Smith + Gill in the main lobby, too. I dig it. The lobby features Chicago's best as well as some of our most notable exports.

[Busy Bee]

Originally Posted by glowrock

Did you get all 15 pieces of flair??? (Yes, I know it was probably an Applebee's, but still! Haha)

Aaron (Glowrock)

Look, we want you to express yourself, mmmmk.

[cmmcnam2]

um, why is there a model of the Petronas Towers in the CAF renderings?

From the article:

The multi-level space will present visitors a chance to walk among oversized models of some of the globe’s most iconic towers in its Skyscraper Gallery. Meanwhile a Chicago-focused gallery will provide perspectives on the city’s architectural legacy—past, present, and future.

[woodrow]

Originally Posted by KWillChicago

That giant painting on the left wall of the lecture center used to be in the lobby of NBC. Not sure if their using it in the erendering as an example or is it actually getting moved over there cuz NBC got a new one? If so its a pretty quick move right over the Columbus bridge.

That must be a placeholder for the renderings, right? The mural is Roger Brown's "City of Big Shoulders"! Do you suppose it has been donated to the CAF? That would be awesome!!

[Chi-Sky21]

Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

um, why is there a model of the Petronas Towers in the CAF renderings?

Good way to show how Sears...sorry Willis... got screwed over because people count spires...this way you can see roof height!

[left of center]

Originally Posted by Chi-Sky21

Good way to show how Sears...sorry Willis...keeps got screwed over because people count spires...this way you can see roof height!

No, you were right the first time

[marothisu]

Building permit issued for the new 6 story, 100 unit building at 2835 W Belden which is right around the corner from the California Blue Line stop and the "twin towers" of Logan Square.

The first 3 buildings next to the tracks will be torn down for this, or maybe they already are torn down:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/28...4!4d-87.698787

More info: https://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/us/2835-w-belden-avenue

[harryc]

June 15

[LouisVanDerWright]

Man vacant lots are just getting anhilated right now. Between this and those other two CMK just started, plus everything else already underway we probably have taken out 20% of the remaining vacant lots in the South Loop excluding the 78 and South Bank.

I'd love to see another one of those vacant lot maps done for central Chicago showing lots in 2000 vs 2010 vs present.

[harryc]

May 30

[harryc]

June 13

[simon07]

Originally Posted by harryc

June 13

This looks absolutely terrible. The windows are great but the white is atrocious and ruins the surroundings visually. I really hope something is going over that. The white ruins the project if it is staying like that.

[Fvn]

Originally Posted by simon07

This looks absolutely terrible. The windows are great but the white is atrocious and ruins the surroundings visually. I really hope something is going over that. The white ruins the project if it is staying like that.

I doubt it will be white. Final renderings depict it being grey. That being said, all the most recent renderings seem to be done in a manner such that it could go either way. If the external details also depicted will get added I don't know.

Northworks

Older renderings looked better than the newer renderings.

Northworks

[Jibba]

^The older rendering communicated a much hokier design, IMO. Having the spandrels and piers that proud on the elevations looked very contrivedly 'industrial'.