CHICAGO | One Bennett Park | 837 FT | 68 FLOORS - Page 81

Bonsai Tree · #**1601** Posted **Nov 8, 2017, 12:10 AM**

The fact that OBP has only been under construction for a bit over a year is mind-blowing. Simply unbelievable how fast they have been able to construct this building.

Joe Zekas · #**1602** Posted **Nov 8, 2017, 12:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

The fact that OBP has only been under construction for a bit over a year is mind-blowing. Simply unbelievable how fast they have been able to construct this building.

One Bennett Park, new 67-story apartment and condo tower by YoChicago, on Flickr

donnie · #**1603** Posted **Nov 8, 2017, 2:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

The fact that OBP has only been under construction for a bit over a year is mind-blowing. Simply unbelievable how fast they have been able to construct this building.

I've been saying the same thing.

I think we might be looking at a record!

Rocket49 · #**1604** Posted **Nov 8, 2017, 2:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bonsai Tree

The fact that OBP has only been under construction for a bit over a year is mind-blowing. Simply unbelievable how fast they have been able to construct this building.

I wonder if the rapid pace of construction we see at OneBP and the Vista might be related to where the developers think we may be in the real estate cycle.

We may be nearing the end of this most recent boom, and if the economy slows down as in 2008, its much better to be near the finish line (like Trump Tower) than face an increased risk of having the project grind to a halt early on in the project (as happened with Waterview Tower and the Spire).

Spending some extra money to increase the rate of construction could be money well spent.

SolarWind · #**1605** Posted **Nov 8, 2017, 2:52 AM**

November 6, 2017

left of center · #**1606** Posted **Nov 8, 2017, 4:09 AM**

The taller it gets, the more I fall in love with that slim profile.

Looks like about 11 or 12 more floors until top out?

donnie · #**1607** Posted **Nov 8, 2017, 5:23 AM**

Awesome pics!

SolarWind · #**1608** Posted **Nov 14, 2017, 2:33 AM**

November 13, 2017

^ Vista makes an appearance

donnie · #**1609** Posted **Nov 14, 2017, 3:49 AM**

Pic above could almost pass as as Miami!

Looking good OBP....

LouisVanDerWright · #**1610** Posted **Nov 14, 2017, 6:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by donnie

Pic above could almost pass as as Miami!

That's not a complement.

harryc · #**1611** Posted **Nov 17, 2017, 12:12 AM**

Nov 10

From the Harlem sta. cranes on the left

Nov 3

Nov 1

From the Ridgeland sta. 465 Park's crane shows up as well

kolchak · #**1612** Posted **Nov 17, 2017, 11:00 PM**

Some new precast up today - Is it just me or does the rendering on page one look off?

kolchak · #**1613** Posted **Nov 17, 2017, 11:05 PM**

And some stone detailing at the base -

KWillChicago · #**1614** Posted **Nov 17, 2017, 11:53 PM**

Damn this thing is going to pop like crazy driving south before the s curve after they got the crown lit up. And how slender it is is only going to bring more attention to the crown and side lighting. I hope they light it up well. Anyone know if its going to be white light or orange like nbc?

donnie · #**1615** Posted **Nov 18, 2017, 1:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

Damn this thing is going to pop like crazy driving south before the s curve after they got the crown lit up. And how slender it is is only going to bring more attention to the crown and side lighting. I hope they light it up well. Anyone know if its going to be white light or orange like nbc?

I'm betting they will use led so it changes with the holidays....

left of center · #**1616** Posted **Nov 18, 2017, 1:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by kolchak

And some stone detailing at the base -

Are they using real limestone at the base? Because if not, that's some very good looking engineered stone/precast.

kolchak · #**1617** Posted **Nov 18, 2017, 1:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by left of center

Are they using real limestone at the base? Because if not, that's some very good looking engineered stone/precast.

The base is stone.

TODAY - this building is starting to feel tall now.

dropdeaded209 · #**1618** Posted **Nov 18, 2017, 3:34 PM**

I had the great pleasure of meeting Bob Stern and much of the RAMSA team while I was just in NYC but I didn't get a chance to ask Mr. Stern about this building--but I will when I go back next week and see if I can get any juicy off-the-record details!

maru2501 · #**1619** Posted **Nov 18, 2017, 3:58 PM**

please do

the height is good but it will need a well-done top

HomrQT · #**1620** Posted **Nov 18, 2017, 5:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

I had the great pleasure of meeting Bob Stern and much of the RAMSA team while I was just in NYC but I didn't get a chance to ask Mr. Stern about this building--but I will when I go back next week and see if I can get any juicy off-the-record details!

I'm jealous.