CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 387

SolarWind · #**7721** Posted **May 12, 2017, 5:15 AM**

May 10, 2017

SolarWind · #**7722** Posted **May 12, 2017, 5:15 AM**

May 10, 2017

SolarWind · #**7723** Posted **May 12, 2017, 5:16 AM**

May 10, 2017

harryc · #**7724** Posted **May 12, 2017, 12:13 PM**

May 6

Painting in the lines

as simple as ABC

Skyguy_7 · #**7725** Posted **May 12, 2017, 12:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by harryc

May 6

I am in the industry, but I have NO idea what they're doing with that scaffolding stairway to heaven. My only guess is it's a gantry crane rig for a built-in-place cooling tower. Anyone?

KWILLSKYLINE · #**7726** Posted **May 12, 2017, 1:38 PM**

I asked the same thing earlier and still have no idea. Possibly for roof lighting or to put their signature "M" on top of it? seems a bit elaborate for a small project, so I suspect it's for somthing on the big scall. Thank you Harry as always for the detail pictures. Does anyone know if they are still planning on lighting the curves of the roof of the Wintrust arena as it looked in the early stage pictures?

sentinel · #**7727** Posted **May 12, 2017, 1:42 PM**

SolarWind and Harry, thank you for the incredible construction photo output!

Regarding the Rubenstein Forum and how it relates to the new U of C-area hotel, you can see the previous design about a block away from this proposed hotel. This area is sure getting some nice verticality:

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/reale...ry-in-woodlawn

harryc · #**7728** Posted **May 12, 2017, 1:50 PM**

A few more photos - and many more words

A look at twelve projects under construction in Chicago’s South Loop

Curbed Chicago

chrisvfr800i · #**7729** Posted **May 12, 2017, 1:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

I am in the industry, but I have NO idea what they're doing with that scaffolding stairway to heaven. My only guess is it's a gantry crane rig for a built-in-place cooling tower. Anyone?

Window installation?? It seems like a huge effort!!!

Ned.B · #**7730** Posted **May 12, 2017, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by KWILLSKYLINE

I asked the same thing earlier and still have no idea. Possibly for roof lighting or to put their signature "M" on top of it? seems a bit elaborate for a small project, so I suspect it's for somthing on the big scall. Thank you Harry as always for the detail pictures. Does anyone know if they are still planning on lighting the curves of the roof of the Wintrust arena as it looked in the early stage pictures?

The scaffolding is there to aid in installing the top two floors of glass. Apparently there was an error on the part of the curtainwall manufacturer that didn't take into account that the tower crane would no longer be available when double height curtainwall panels were manufactured instead of more manageable single modules. This was their next best solution to complete the install.

Mr Roboto · #**7731** Posted **May 12, 2017, 9:05 PM**

Awesome south loop pics. I love spring time construction pics. Thanks guys

spyguy · #**7732** Posted **May 13, 2017, 3:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by denizen467

Usually when a Spyguy announcement rolls around, there is at last something definitive.

Is that so? 475' if you want to get technical.

Mikemak27 · #**7733** Posted **May 13, 2017, 4:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

Is that so? 475' if you want to get technical.

Is that the Michigan Avenue site that steely Dan told us not to get to excited about?

KWILLSKYLINE · #**7734** Posted **May 13, 2017, 6:22 AM**

If so, Helll Yeah! I'd love more height but I love the open glass lobby. It would really brighten up Mich Ave.

Did MILA and the original essex drawing have a baby?

BVictor1 · #**7735** Posted **May 13, 2017, 9:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

Is that so? 475' if you want to get technical.

A glass box...

Never seen one of those before...

Thanks for sharing Spyguy

KWILLSKYLINE · #**7736** Posted **May 13, 2017, 11:30 AM**

^^^ didn't you know it's illegal to use curved glass on Mich ave.? Haha. Bring back the Mandarin Oriental design on michigan.

marothisu · #**7737** Posted **May 13, 2017, 11:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by spyguy

The tower itself is whatever, but I like the glass lobby. If done right and lighted correctly, it could have a nice impact at street level at night. I'm thinking kind along the lines of the Bank of America Tower in NYC at night.

BrandonJXN · #**7738** Posted **May 13, 2017, 1:18 PM**

The tower is nice but that lobby is outstanding.

the urban politician · #**7739** Posted **May 13, 2017, 2:12 PM**

Spyguy does it again!

I don't think that's a lobby. I think that is retail space for an Apple-ish company. Why would you waste Mich Ave frontage on such a huge lobby? You gotta go retail

BuildThemTaller · #**7740** Posted **May 13, 2017, 2:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Spyguy does it again!

I don't think that's a lobby. I think that is retail space for an Apple-ish company. Why would you waste Mich Ave frontage on such a huge lobby? You gotta go retail

Yeah, my first thought on seeing this was that it was designed to showcase the space for Microsoft. With Apple building their signature space in Pioneer Court, the Microsoft Store needs to move out of the Nordstrom mall lobby and into a real space. The surface line now includes tablets, a desktop, and a laptop all comparable or superior to their Apple competition. They need a proper storefront along Michigan Avenue to showcase the line to the Midwesterners.

Another thought about this design: When you are surrounded by beautiful buildings - the Carbon and Carbide, Jewelers Building, London House, etc. - the most flattering thing to do is serve as a reflecting background. As I stated previously, at 475 feet tall, you'll still be able to se Aqua and Vista towering above this. I think it will fit in beautifully in that space.

SpyGuy, are there any renders of this looking from the west along the river?