The Chicago skyline would benefit tremendously from this addition. Based on roof height, Chicago will soon have fifteen 814-969 footers forming a plateau, and the city's four 1128-1196 footers will barely poke above the plateau. If Sears/Willis continues to be the sole 1400+ footer, the skyline would look increasingly monotonous.
It sure would benefit tremendously
Here's a terribly done photoshop i made to get a rough idea of its impact on the skyline lol
The other day I found myself admiring this outstanding photo for several minutes. The city is lucky to have One Chicago, and would be even luckier if it also gets the Tribune Tower Addition.
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I really enjoy that the lower level streets in Illinois Center & River North are slowly getting tunneled/covered by new development. Its been a test of patience to wait them out, but quite satisfying to see.
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Sorry for not a great thread bump but, I spoke to one of the contractors who did the phase 1 renovation project, who will likely get the work on this project, but he said he hasn't heard a word about this tower in quite some time.
Sorry for not a great thread bump but, I spoke to one of the contractors who did the phase 1 renovation project, who will likely get the work on this project, but he said he hasn't heard a word about this tower in quite some time.
Gotta stay optimistic! I believe this team knows what they are doing and will get this beautiful supertall built.
Walsh Construction Company is serving as the general contractor behind the current construction, with a reported price tag of $150 million to complete. With work on the conversion expected to wrap up during the fourth quarter of this year, a second tower by the same developers may soon kick off on an adjacent plot. Known as Tribune East, this 1,422-foot supertall has been designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. Projected to be the city’s second tallest building, the mixed-use tower would house a hotel, condominiums, and apartments. While the skyscraper received approval last year, no permits have yet been issued or filed. This spring, a sales representative on behalf of Tribune Tower Residences appeared to indicate that the project is still on the table, but did not provide additional specifics. Provided that the tower begins its ascent in the next year, construction for this second phase should wrap up by 2025.
It's nice to have an update but we basically knew this. Good find though.
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