CHICAGO | Trump Tower | 1,389' Official / 1,198' Roof | 96 FLOORS - Page 143

Dac150 · #**2841** Posted **Feb 10, 2008, 4:50 PM**

I don't see what all the fuss is about regarding the building being un-attractive. I think it's the best that ever came out of Trump, and the location does nothing but do justice to the architecture. Honestly, I think some of you Chicagoans are getting spoiled.

laro3 · #**2842** Posted **Feb 10, 2008, 5:02 PM**

spoiled,compare this building to the other supertalls being built around the world and tell me where you rank it!

wrab · #**2843** Posted **Feb 10, 2008, 5:33 PM**

2 deg F/-17 deg C; about thirty seconds to shoot before the fingers froze up. Next time, I'll wear gloves. Wabash & Wacker, 2/10/08:

You can make out the shadow of Mather Tower on Trump's skin.

MiamiSpartan · #**2844** Posted **Feb 10, 2008, 5:45 PM**

Boy, that is really coming along nicely!! By the time I make it back up there, it should just about be finished....

Alliance · #**2845** Posted **Feb 10, 2008, 6:26 PM**

Wonderful Shot wrabbit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightwing

Now that we have somewhat of a perspective of the interior, what are your thoughts? Do they mirror your thoughts on the exterior?

Kind of. I'm not really digging the Ballroom. I think its monotone and bland and the way the column is treated poorly. I also think the chandilers in the ballroom and resturant clash with the decor.

From what I could tell when I was there last time, the lobby looked pretty decent, but it was nothing spectacular imo. I did however, like the shot of cbotnyse took of him jsut outside the elevator. That looked classy to me. But, I have yet to go inside the building to make an actual judgement. A lot of environment can't be captured in photos.

I'm just bothered when people throw around the word icon to describe what I see as mediocrity. I think a lot of Trump is mediocre.

Vince · #**2846** Posted **Feb 10, 2008, 11:38 PM**

I've worked in most of the nicer ballrooms in the city, and I really have to agree that this one is quite bland and boring, although it will still get booked like crazy because it is in the Trump Tower

CenIL_LA · #**2847** Posted **Feb 10, 2008, 11:58 PM**

yes the only reason why it is so fancy in some capacity is the name attatched to it and the views it offers.

cbotnyse · #**2848** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 3:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vince

I've worked in most of the nicer ballrooms in the city, and I really have to agree that this one is quite bland and boring, although it will still get booked like crazy because it is in the Trump Tower

Have you been in this ballroom? my picture is poor quality and does not do it justice. I recommend going there yourself before you make this judgment.

I dont think the Trump name has anything to do with it. It is location, views and quality amenities that will get this booked. Not many ballrooms in the city will offer views like this does.

dagobert · #**2849** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 5:41 AM**

Nice end to the Wabash St. canyon.

Still hidden by Marina Towers when viewed from Wacker Drive & LaSalle St.

ardecila · #**2850** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 6:26 AM**

From Wolcott and Hubbard, 2/10/08:

pablosan · #**2851** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 8:26 AM**

Great updates. This is a great looking tower.

BVictor1 · #**2852** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

From Wolcott and Hubbard, 2/10/08:

I love how the cranes in this image make the stair step pattern.

BVictor1 · #**2853** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 7:11 PM**

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/7...rump11.article

Ex-publisher sues Trump

TRUMP TOWER | Says The Donald now refuses to honor $1.7 million ''friends and family'' condo discount price

February 11, 2008

SUN-TIMES STAFF REPORTS

Former Chicago Sun-Times publisher F. David Radler, who testified against his former boss Conrad Black in the trial stemming from the alleged looting of the company, is suing Donald Trump for refusing to sell Radler a condo in the new Trump International Hotel & Tower at a discount.

Former Chicago Sun-Times publisher F. David Radler is suing Donald Trump for refusing to sell Radler a condo in the new Trump International Hotel & Tower at a discount. (AP)

cbotnyse · #**2854** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 7:22 PM**

^ its my understanding Trump had every legal right to do that, but its a pretty huge dick move. I wonder why lawyers wouldn't comb through the original contracts to assure their clients this would not happen.

wrab · #**2855** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 7:24 PM**

^ Well, good for Radler. For Trump just to cancel these F&F discounts, after using the presales to secure his financing and sales, is very small of him - very small, smelly and oily; also, a poor precedent for Trump, as a New York developer, to establish as part of his first project in Chicago.

But one must stand up to these bully types.

Ch.G, Ch.G · #**2856** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 7:25 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by BVictor1

I love how the cranes in this image make the stair step pattern.

more bars in more places

wrab · #**2857** Posted **Feb 11, 2008, 7:34 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbotnyse

^ its my understanding Trump had every legal right to do that, but its a pretty huge dick move. I wonder why lawyers wouldn't comb through the original contracts to assure their clients this would not happen.

Perhaps, but Radler has the hometown advantage.