CHICAGO | One Chicago | 971 FT & 574 FT | 78 & 49 FLOORS

[gebs]

I'm really glad they kept the spiraling steps on the west face. They could have very easily VE'd that to just one flat setback and I don't think any of us would have been too surprised. Disappointed, yes, but not surprised.

[rivernorthlurker]

Originally Posted by gebs

I'm really glad they kept the spiraling steps on the west face. They could have very easily VE'd that to just one flat setback and I don't think any of us would have been too surprised. Disappointed, yes, but not surprised.

Same. Though they did seem to get rid of one setback on the north face compared to this which I think was the last rendering: https://chicagoyimby.com/2020/12/one...countdown.html

[Bombardier]

Tower crane is starting to come down next week.

[TallBob]

^^All good things must come to an end!

[maru2501]

making Salesforce tallest U/C

this one turned out great

[Blupo]

Originally Posted by Bombardier

Tower crane is starting to come down next week.

Any idea which day? I live across the street and have been working on a time lapse video for the past 2 years… I’d love to not miss the crane coming down!

[harryc]

Aug 12

[rivernorthlurker]

Glass up to the top now. Looking good!

[Bombardier]

Originally Posted by Blupo

Any idea which day? I live across the street and have been working on a time lapse video for the past 2 years… I’d love to not miss the crane coming down!

It is supposed to start Tuesday and take a couple weeks to get down (this activity is very weather dependent). State Street will be completely closed once it is lowered down far enough for the mobile crane to pick it.

[Blupo]

Originally Posted by Bombardier

It is supposed to start Tuesday and take a couple weeks to get down (this activity is very weather dependent). State Street will be completely closed once it is lowered down far enough for the mobile crane to pick it.

Great, thanks for the info. I’ll post the full construction time lapse in about two weeks then!

[rgarri4]

Great Lakes Liftings linkedin

https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/ima...EyxNsJrA1aPYuQ

[harryc]

^^ Love the spider cranes - that unit will fold up so small it can fit through a standard doorway.

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by Toasty Joe

only wish (aside from more height ) was that the metal was a dark grey aluminum color, not this champagne-mustard color. It didn't need to tie into River North beige, but rather stand out more. Otherwise an amazing addition.

I disagree, the champagne-colored metal is a great contrast to the glass, it would have been too washed out if it was any type of grey color. It's the right amount of color because it's a relatively narrow detail in a majority glass facade.

[harryc]

Aug 16

[Mikelacey45]

Originally Posted by Toasty Joe

only wish (aside from more height ) was that the metal was a dark grey aluminum color, not this champagne-mustard color. It didn't need to tie into River North beige, but rather stand out more. Otherwise an amazing addition.

Honestly you wouldn’t see it from afar cause it actually look silver.

[rivernorthlurker]

PSA - They have lowered the crane to about 15% of the way down it looks like from my view for those interested in checking it out.

[harryc]

Aug 19

[PittsburghPA]

Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

Bravo JDL. This building looks awesome even from miles away. The Art Deco vibes can be seen all the way from 294 just south of Ohare, where on a clear day, you can see the skyline.

Indeed, bravo JDL. The speed of this project was remarkable. I hope it is as successful as No 9 Walton and their next one can be even more ambitious!

[dropdeaded209]

and we will get a little band of illuminated glass at the very top?

[left of center]

Originally Posted by bcp

I say best new 800+ building since Trump tower

I agree with that. This is easily my favorite new skyline addition from this construction megacycle so far.