The rounded masonry corners at least are a pleasant surprise. I don't like those rounded balaconies though. Cantilevered masonry monoliths look so foreign on classical designs
You see stuff like this all the time in the newer/wealthier parts of Rome. Cantilevered balconies, brown brick, lots of courses. Those squarish punched openings on the ground level.
Last month, an application was filed to demolish the Lindsay Light Company building located at 161 E. Grand Ave. Lindsay Light is a 4-story masonry commercial structure designed by significant Chicago architect Samuel Crowen and orange-rated on the Chicago Historic Resources Survey (CHRS).
The Wrecking Permit Application triggered the City's Demolition-Delay Ordinance for ("orange") significant buildings. This hold delays the issuance of a demolition permit for 90 days in order to allow the Landmarks Division (housed within the Department of Planning and Development) to explore options, as appropriate, to preserve the building in its entirety or in-part.
At Alderman Reilly's request, building ownership withdrew their demo permit application yesterday. In the upcoming weeks, the Alderman will be meeting with current building ownership and the potential buyer/developer for the site to discuss the most appropriate redevelopment scenario for that important Streeterville location.
"most appropriate redevelopment scenario" Funny to hear that, I always thought Optimus, the post-production company that is moving out of there, (and that I happen to be a huge fan of) was a great use for the space. So the owner wanted to demo the building, Optimus had to find new space, now they are not demoing, and have to find an appropriate scenario (tenant), oy vey, talk about shooting yourself in the foot. So glad this building is getting a reprieve though.
^ ^^ ^^^ et al - yes, clearly great news. Though, let it be stated - if the property owner here had been Northwestern (Memorial Hospital or University) - or a number of certain private developers (just for one good such example, let's say a Bill Smith) - this building would be long gone.....
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It's simple, really - try not to design or build trash.
It's not bad, but it would be a ton better without those asinine parapets.
I agree, get rid of the clunky hats on the corner pieces. Also something was really bothering me about it, but then I realized that someone just doesn't know how to render a convincing curtainwall...unless they have a good source for 6 story tall glass. One occasion where reality will probably look better than the rendering.
^3030 N Broadway according to the 44th Ward website, which sounds about right.
And yes, the whole thing is being built like a giant parking garage. I am interested...and apprehensive...to see how this comes out. The massive windowless NE corner is already starting to overwhelm the block.
^3030 N Broadway according to the 44th Ward website, which sounds about right.
And yes, the whole thing is being built like a giant parking garage. I am interested...and apprehensive...to see how this comes out. The massive windowless NE corner is already starting to overwhelm the block.
I walked by this last week and was horrified. It just looks monsterous and looming. Like a massive concrete parking garage.
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So I was out biking with Jesus last week...
First, architecture is....mostly meh. Not horrible.
Second, I still don't get these. Not the right place for all of these proposed 250k+ sq ft office projects. It's just too far west from transit nexus. I think Sterling Bay is just better served sticking to the niche that it's excelled at. Part of the appeal of the historic industrial conversions into loft office space for the tech/millennial crowd is that they are authentic, have historic character, etc - and of course the significantly cheaper rents. This proposed new construction stuff aimed at this crowd just misses these marks. It's almost as if Sterling Bay (and the others that are testing such waters) are seeing if they can dupe some handlebar mustache-wearing, infrequently showered, man-bun folk out there (or those executives that make real estate and other decisions on their behalf)......
Just doesn't really add up....
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It's simple, really - try not to design or build trash.
First, architecture is....mostly meh. Not horrible.
Second, I still don't get these. Not the right place for all of these proposed 250k+ sq ft office projects. It's just too far west from transit nexus. I think Sterling Bay is just better served sticking to the niche that it's excelled at. Part of the appeal of the historic industrial conversions into loft office space for the tech/millennial crowd is that they are authentic, have historic character, etc - and of course the significantly cheaper rents. This proposed new construction stuff aimed at this crowd just misses these marks. It's almost as if Sterling Bay (and the others that are testing such waters) are seeing if they can dupe some handlebar mustache-wearing, infrequently showered, man-bun folk out there (or those executives that make real estate and other decisions on their behalf)......
Just doesn't really add up....
Here is how their website is dealing with that bolded issue.
Randolph West is located just two blocks from the Morgan Green/Pink Line "L" stop and multiple CTA bus routes, and within one mile of I-90/94 and I-290. In addition, Randolph West will offer a building shuttle service to Chicago’s main commuter rail hubs, Union and Ogilvie Stations, located less than one mile east.
Its a solid website and I imagine they are taking the long view. Its a growing neighborhood with some excellent restaurants.
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