CHICAGO | 725 W Randolph | 700 FT | 41 FLOORS - Page 10

KWillChicago · #**181** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 3:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

They are in the process of rebuilding. Starting with the Monroe St bridge which is demolished and they are working on caissons now. I'm guessing the rest will follow over the next 5-10 years or so.

I think jackson, madison and adams are next if remembering correctly. But I thought they were doing two at once?

Notyrview · #**182** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 3:36 PM**

I hope it's two at a time. This should have been done 20 years ago.

PittsburghPA · #**183** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 3:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

I think jackson, madison and adams are next if remembering correctly. But I thought they were doing two at once?

You may be correct, I admittedly am just guessing.

I also second the idea that they need to beautify the greens that flank the highway in this section. I wouldn't be surprised if that is part of the plan with all of the shine on the West Loop and Randolph's moniker "Gateway to the West Loop"

nomarandlee · #**184** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 6:07 PM**

Damn, I'm sad at the new design. A real bummer. More a case of loving the original design than hating this one but still.....

spyguy · #**185** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kumdogmillionaire

Those inverted bay windows were major wastes of space too for the building, so I'm happy they returned to form following function here.

Actually I think that if you zoom in, the inverted windows are still there to some degree on the tower portion, but it's harder to notice in the redesign.

Overall I'm still fine with it and I think it will be a good addition to the West Loop, but the design (especially the base) has lost some of its original elegance and it make me nervous about Related's future projects.

Kumdogmillionaire · #**186** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 10:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

Actually I think that if you zoom in, the inverted windows are still there to some degree on the tower portion, but it's harder to notice in the redesign.

Overall I'm still fine with it and I think it will be a good addition to the West Loop, but the design (especially the base) has lost some of its original elegance and it make me nervous about Related's future projects.

Well yeah, won't disagree with you there, but I think everyone is tired of my grievances with Related so I just keep my comments as focused as possible on their projects these days

left of center · #**187** Posted **Jul 20, 2018, 11:21 PM**

Awesome to hear this one is going ahead with almost its entire full height intact. I figured that WLCO wouldn't even touch this one, since it goes against their own mantra of keeping tall towers east of Halsted... although I wouldn't put it past them to hypocritically come out against this building.

So Related changed the design? At this point, it really should be expected from them. Although they didn't seem to alter (or VE if you prefer) the exterior all that much... I don't think the new redesign is all that bad. I do prefer the original however.

All in all, very exciting stuff! Anyone have any idea on when groundbreaking might be?

PittsburghPA · #**188** Posted **Nov 21, 2018, 10:34 PM**

Curbed reported at the end of this article that work is expected to begin on this tower in "early 2019".

Is that legitimate?

https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/11/2...restaurant-row

BVictor1 · #**189** Posted **Nov 22, 2018, 3:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

Curbed reported at the end of this article that work is expected to begin on this tower in "early 2019".

Is that legitimate?

https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/11/2...restaurant-row

That's when Related wants to start.

LouisVanDerWright · #**190** Posted **Nov 22, 2018, 4:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

That's when Related wants to start.

I have a friend who works for equinox they might be starting construction then because he slated to start traveling to Chicago from LA around the end of next year to start working on fit out stuff.

PittsburghPA · #**191** Posted **Nov 23, 2018, 8:23 PM**

That's huge news. I'm excited to watch this one get off the ground.

marothisu · #**192** Posted **Nov 23, 2018, 8:30 PM**

That is great news..

BonoboZill4 · #**193** Posted **Nov 24, 2018, 6:49 PM**

Yes, yes, yes. Another jewel in the Kennedy canyon crown coming soon

Zapatan · #**194** Posted **Nov 29, 2018, 4:35 AM**

Awesome, good to see the skyline spreading out

spyguy · #**195** Posted **Jan 6, 2019, 10:46 PM**

Roger Ferris

BonoboZill4 · #**196** Posted **Jan 6, 2019, 11:01 PM**

If that's how they do it, it'll be the best base in the West Loop by FAR

rgarri4 · #**197** Posted **Jan 6, 2019, 11:41 PM**

For real though!
This is looking very well done the more and more I see.

ardecila · #**198** Posted **Jan 7, 2019, 2:46 AM**

No. This has just gotten more and more basic with every revision. The proportions are less graceful and the windows just look like every other new faux-warehouse building in Chicago now.

The only thing you can say about it is that it’s not hideous - yet.

LouisVanDerWright · #**199** Posted **Jan 7, 2019, 4:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

The only thing you can say about it is that it’s not hideous - yet.

Don't worry, a few more rounds of VE and Related will get it there!

BonoboZill4 · #**200** Posted **Jan 7, 2019, 5:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

No. This has just gotten more and more basic with every revision. The proportions are less graceful and the windows just look like every other new faux-warehouse building in Chicago now.

The only thing you can say about it is that it’s not hideous - yet.

I don't think this is a revision, just a new rendering from a previously unseen angle