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Originally Posted by Toasty Joe (Post 9359216)

Agreed, sorry I wasn't super clear but the mistake I was referring to was the lack of creative vision in the Wolf Point (mixed used) site as a whole. Others have mentioned Apparel Center view corridors that needed to be maintained, which I imagine could've gone away given Hines' & the Kennedy Family's $$ and influence, not to mention the additional revenue / brand recognition they'd get with a modern supertall on par with 400 N Wabash, St Regis, 9 DeKalb, etc. I'm sure Pelli architects would've loved to make a bigger statement, and as I mentioned this particular location would help fill in a nice gap in between our existing and planned supertalls.

Overall it's a nice tower & will make an impact, especially on the river and on the Kennedy. Just seems like they squeezed 3 buildings on a site that should be 1 or 2 taller ones. But between the apparent view corridor obstacle and the ability to realize revenue sooner on the first of 3 towers, we are getting this underwhelming scheme (for the next 70+ years).

Whats this apparel center view corridors nonsense about?...Apparel center is an office building that would of had its views blocked by another bigger office building...not sure what else more there is to it...the site was really perfect for 1 large statement building as mentioned ... so much potential lost...Normally these 3 buildings anywhere else in city would be praised with solid grades but the site location is just so unique there is no where else in the city that can ever match it... The motto of "make no small plans" has been lost in this city for awhile now.

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Originally Posted by harryc (Post 9360078)

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Is the core ever gonna narrow? They're close to the 40th floor.

Also those steelworkers are riding the bumper of the concrete core team :)

^^^ When you've got a juicy lease with one of America's biggest cash machines, you slap that shit up fast...

More glasswork on the east face. Really awesome detail work. I'm not sure if the recessed sections serve a purpose or just decoration. But given this and the amount of setbacks/edges/ledges on this building I think it's going to be really stunning - especially at river level when completed.

https://i.imgur.com/atd60Xx.jpg

It definitely serves to deliver more depth in the overall massing and design at the base/pedestrian level than just a square box. I don't know if it serves a functional purpose from a revenue standpoint as it decreases leaseable square footage on those floors. But it may also serve a purpose of getting more natural light to the lobby level, especially on the side opposite the river.

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Originally Posted by rivernorthlurker (Post 9362388)

I'm thinking the recessed glass is how they're venting the mechanical space, instead of using louvers.

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Originally Posted by BVictor1 (Post 9362530)

I'm thinking the recessed glass is how they're venting the mechanical space, instead of using louvers.

If that's the case, well done. They should head east and "fix" St. Regis after they're done.

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Originally Posted by rivernorthlurker (Post 9360180)

Is the core ever gonna narrow? They're close to the 40th floor.

Also those steelworkers are riding the bumper of the concrete core team :)

The elevators have reached the bottom of the high rise set it would appear.

Popped the drone up today and made this panorama a ~400'

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8xs7I_X...jpg&name=large

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Originally Posted by BVictor1 (Post 9362530)

I'm thinking the recessed glass is how they're venting the mechanical space, instead of using louvers.

Yeah, on close inspection, you can actually see screening on the panels purportedly to function as vents

https://i.imgur.com/g3I3BYA.jpg?1

^ That pano is sweet!

Core narrowing finally. Think they're right about at 39 or 40.

https://i.imgur.com/yubhfy9.jpg

I walked past this today on my way into the office, and not gonna lie, the glass is pretty banal.

Taken yesterday from Ward Montgomery Park
http://i.imgur.com/krHvdcZh.jpg

Wow, almost fully leased now. I hope Hines is kicking themselves for not pushing for a taller development!

Yeah, yeah, I know ... narrow building footprint makes a taller building difficult with the elevator cores eating up more leasable space, etc.

Hopefully 300 N LaSalle finds tenants to fill up that 600k sq ft. A tight office market may bring us another significant office building before this current boom fades?

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