CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[denizen467]

Originally Posted by SolarWind

^ corner of Wells & Hill St

Is this already for a 2nd phase?

[KWILLSKYLINE]

^^ It be a shame if they lose all those trees, but thats a part of upgrading cities.

[k1052]

Liner units should be non-optional at this point.

[Randomguy34]

1101 S. Wabash finally got its full building permits today. This will probably mean that, finally, more than 4 workers will be helping build the high-rise

[10023]

Originally Posted by KWILLSKYLINE

^^ It be a shame if they lose all those trees, but thats a part of upgrading cities.

It shouldn't be. They should be left in place and incorporated. Perhaps moved during construction, but certainly replaced.

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by ithakas

If this were about half as tall it would look great. Too much parking.

I understand what you're saying, but I think you wouldn't have the same effect created by the design (which I like) if it was half the height. I don't know if this is real stone or a manufactured material with a stone/variegated pattern I'm leaning towards it being manufactured because any type of natural marble cladding like this would not weather well in our Chicago freeze-thaw cycle.

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by sentinel

I understand what you're saying, but I think you wouldn't have the same effect created by the design (which I like) if it was half the height. I don't know if this is real stone or a manufactured material with a stone/variegated pattern I'm leaning towards it being manufactured because any type of natural marble cladding like this would not weather well in our Chicago freeze-thaw cycle.

The concept was the have it permeable to light, a la alabaster. I'm going to guess that that aspect of it will not be present/underwhelming.

[intrepidDesign]

I like the Renelle but I kinda always wished it was a few stories taller or shorter than that first setback of the trump. As a designer it bothers me when things are that close.

[spyguy]

Lake & Ada

[BuildThemTaller]

Originally Posted by intrepidDesign

I like the Renelle but I kinda always wished it was a few stories taller or shorter than that first setback of the trump. As a designer it bothers me when things are that close.

In general, I agree with you. However, one of the hallmarks of Trump Tower is that it is contextual. It's setbacks were set at the heights of its iconic neighbors, the Wrigley and IBM towers. I really do hope that Renelle is exactly at the same height as the first setback just to further emphasize that contextual design element.

[BuildThemTaller]

Hi Mods, I went through the buildings on Page 1 and noticed a few changes are in order. There's a bunch of stuff going on!

I think the following might be finished, no longer under construction:
• 215 W Lake, AKA Linea
• 750 N Hudson
• 226-228 E Ontario, AKA Hotel EMC2
• Niche 905 (905 N Orleans)

Move from Site Prep/Demo to Under Construction:
• 181 Huron/Marlowe

Move from Proposed to Under Construction:
• 237 East Ontario
• Nobu Hotel (or is this just site prep?)

Move from Proposed to Site Prep/Demo:
• Atrium Village Phase 2
• Hoxton Hotel
• 210 N Carpenter

Add to Proposed:
• LSE Site I
• LSE Site J/K
• LSE Site L

Also, you should consider updating the rendering of 201 N Columbus and change the name to 195 N Columbus.

Did I miss anything else?

[emathias]

Originally Posted by sentinel

I understand what you're saying, but I think you wouldn't have the same effect created by the design (which I like) if it was half the height. I don't know if this is real stone or a manufactured material with a stone/variegated pattern I'm leaning towards it being manufactured because any type of natural marble cladding like this would not weather well in our Chicago freeze-thaw cycle.

Originally Posted by Jibba

The concept was the have it permeable to light, a la alabaster. I'm going to guess that that aspect of it will not be present/underwhelming.

I think it will illuminate nicely. I have no proof that's it's a manufactured material, but given that it looks like it's no more than 1 1/2 inches thick I don't think it could possibly be natural and have any hope at all of surviving the climate. Seeing as I can see it from my living room, I'm looking forward to it being finished enough to see the illumination at night.

[BB 1871]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

Hi Mods, I went through the buildings on Page 1 and noticed a few changes are in order. There's a bunch of stuff going on!

I think the following might be finished, no longer under construction:
• 215 W Lake, AKA Linea
• 750 N Hudson
• 226-228 E Ontario, AKA Hotel EMC2
• Niche 905 (905 N Orleans)

Move from Site Prep/Demo to Under Construction:
• 181 Huron/Marlowe

Move from Proposed to Under Construction:
• 237 East Ontario
• Nobu Hotel (or is this just site prep?)

Move from Proposed to Site Prep/Demo:
• Atrium Village Phase 2
• Hoxton Hotel
• 210 N Carpenter

Add to Proposed:
• LSE Site I
• LSE Site J/K
• LSE Site L

Also, you should consider updating the rendering of 201 N Columbus and change the name to 195 N Columbus.

Did I miss anything else?

Also completed:
400 W. Huron
30 East
833 N. Clark (Aurelien)
1333 S. Wabash opened in 2015. If you can only remove 1, please let it be this one

[LouisVanDerWright]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

Hi Mods, I went through the buildings on Page 1 and noticed a few changes are in order. There's a bunch of stuff going on!

I think the following might be finished, no longer under construction:
• 215 W Lake, AKA Linea
• 750 N Hudson
• 226-228 E Ontario, AKA Hotel EMC2
• Niche 905 (905 N Orleans)

Move from Site Prep/Demo to Under Construction:
• 181 Huron/Marlowe

Move from Proposed to Under Construction:
• 237 East Ontario
• Nobu Hotel (or is this just site prep?)

Move from Proposed to Site Prep/Demo:
• Atrium Village Phase 2
• Hoxton Hotel
• 210 N Carpenter

Add to Proposed:
• LSE Site I
• LSE Site J/K
• LSE Site L

Also, you should consider updating the rendering of 201 N Columbus and change the name to 195 N Columbus.

Did I miss anything else?

I believe Hoxton is also under construction...

[BrandonJXN]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

In general, I agree with you. However, one of the hallmarks of Trump Tower is that it is contextual. It's setbacks were set at the heights of its iconic neighbors, the Wrigley and IBM towers. I really do hope that Renelle is exactly at the same height as the first setback just to further emphasize that contextual design element.

I agree with this. Renelle might not be much in terms of eye popping architecture, but if it's as tall as Trump's first setback, then it will be a subtle piece of quality urban design.

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by denizen467

Is this already for a 2nd phase?

Not yet. They got the demo permits a few weeks back which happens to be phase 2 site. Not sure when they'd stay phase 2 after demo is complete

[SamInTheLoop]

Thanks for posting Spyguy......really like this one, and hope to see it move forward soon......

[marothisu]

Damn, they only ever listen when Spyguy posts it. LOL, glad he/she has more pics than I did though. Amazing how much this area is changing and how fast.

Originally Posted by marothisu

Not to take away from something exciting, but just a little bit more news. 172 N Ada St (Lake and Ada). 13 stories, 264 units. Architect is Brininstool & Lynch.

Source: https://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/us/172-n-ada


Home of the former Takis Royal Foods, which was purchased by Sterling Back some 3 years ago and demolished a few years back. Will basically be next door to Bottom Lounge.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/17...7!4d-87.661139

[SolarWind]

July 13, 2017

[SolarWind]

July 13, 2017