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I'd prefer the rounded corner version, but this still appears to be a very attractive, elegant, and possibly refined gem of a box. I love it.......
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CNA maybe.........?...........although I wouldn't have expected them to be a particularly good candidate for new construction, so if it is, that might surprise me a bit..... |
It's fine. It could be taller and less boring but what we are getting is decent enough. Sad to see the beautiful top of Randolph tower obstructed from the west but I'll get over it.
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I look forward to walking past this building, even if I'm not excited about seeing it from blocks away. I hate the word "filler" in architecture, but I think it applies here. This building will not be visible in the skyline and is surrounded by taller towers. Rather than being bold and brash, it is quietly elegant, with just enough action around the entrance to create a good streetscape as well. I do wish there were some kind of public component; looks like the little plaza at the entrance is subtly designed to discourage outsiders from lingering there. |
Just a couple of quick street level shots from lunchtime today:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5707/...13f8bbed_z.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5828/...acdcc06a_z.jpg SSDD |
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Here's the site, as of around 2:00pm today: http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/o...pst0kjjrok.jpg |
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^ Monk's officially spared?
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http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/o...psk6pv1nhn.jpg
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^ Adios, lowest and worst use Loop building!
I'd imagine we'll be hearing of financing/groundbreaking/possible additional tenant(s) info in the next few weeks or couple months at most for the tower..... |
http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps4otqidvb.jpg
Photo taken just after 10:00 am today. |
An empty lot has never looked so beautiful.
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Good morning James Mac. Can we trouble you to please use your excellent vantage point to capture the demo of that post-fire building on the site of 200 W Lake?
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well news on Crains reports CNA moving into this building so looks like it won't be too long for this building to start rising.
On that note I wonder if CNA building will be converted to residential, its in an amazing spot so wouldn't be surprised although would be sad to see Chicago downtown lose office space |
CNA selling big red moving HQ to new office tower
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This is going to be called The CNA Center according to crains.
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^ and as part of the deal, buck is apparently purchasing CNA's "big red" tower.
i wonder what he plans to do with that? i hope to god it stays big & red. |
^ The crain's article mentioned they might consider trying to use some of the upper floors of it for condos.
I'm glad this building is going to start but would have preferred an announcement about 130 N Franklin. |
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