CHICAGO | 1000M (1000 S Michigan) | 805 FT | 73 FLOORS - Page 124

Klippenstein · #**2461** Posted **Mar 11, 2023, 6:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicagolover88

Toasty. What thread did you get that pic from I wanna go to it.

Here's the thread https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...229455&page=32

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Originally Posted by pianowizard

^ Keep in mind that in the last few photos, 1000M was significantly closer to the camera. If we look at this photo taken by gebs at a greater distance, 1000M seems to be not quite 600 ft yet, and that's good news because if we already think 1000M looks tall, it will look much taller when finished:

My real rough estimate is that it's about 565' right now with about 240' to go.

gandalf612 · #**2462** Posted **Mar 12, 2023, 10:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rooted Arborial

I suspect that the base was designed to try to maintain the feel of the long-standing wall of smaller (by Chicago standards) buildings along Michigan Avenue which has always been

a wonderful frame for Grant Park and the Loop. By using different effects on the base and the taller part of the tower, it almost feels as if the taller part is not on Michigan Avenue.

I have always loved that wall of older buildings when viewed from Lake Shore Drive and I want to believe that Jahn's design is trying to cleverly honor that wonderful wall while

simultaneously breaking into it. Maybe I'm fooling myself, but I want to believe he appreciated that historical vista.

It was required to maintain the feel of the street wall. The street wall on Michigan Ave is protected and proposals have to undergo a design review

BVictor1 · #**2463** Posted **Mar 12, 2023, 10:52 AM**

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pianowizard · #**2464** Posted **Mar 12, 2023, 2:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klippenstein

My real rough estimate is that it's about 565' right now with about 240' to go.

I was thinking closer to 580', but you might be correct, and I hope you are.

The photo below is great. When 1000M is done, this cluster alone will be among the nation's top 20 skylines.

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Klippenstein · #**2465** Posted **Mar 12, 2023, 4:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by pianowizard

I was thinking closer to 580', but you might be correct, and I hope you are.

The photo below is great. When 1000M is done, this cluster alone will be among the nation's top 20 skylines.

My estimate was based on counting about 50 floors, which would mean there’s about 30% left until the top. So like I said, rough. It’s hard to tell how many floors are under the forms and our estimates are about a floor apart. Either way, that’s over 200’ left for this one to rise.

Looking at that picture you reposted, it seems to be approaching the height of The Grant, which is 594‘ to the tip. Hard to tell exactly because I believe 1000M is closer to the camera. Seem like it’s gonna make a big impact on that cluster because it’s so top heavy compared to the other towers around it.

Toasty Joe · #**2466** Posted **Mar 12, 2023, 6:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicagolover88

Toasty. What thread did you get that pic from I wanna go to it.

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Originally Posted by Klippenstein

Here's the thread https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...229455&page=32

it's actually the Skyline Pictures one: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...49#post9888549

I think Steely reposted after

Steely Dan · #**2467** Posted **Mar 13, 2023, 1:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by pianowizard

The photo below is great. When 1000M is done, this cluster alone will be among the nation's top 20 skylines.

If you picked up all those towers in bvic's fireboat pic and plopped them down in, say, Peoria, then Peoria would instantly become the second tallest skyline in the Midwest.

And an excellent shot bvic!

We're now at the most exciting part.

pianowizard · #**2468** Posted **Mar 13, 2023, 5:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

If you picked up all those towers in bvic's fireboat pic and plopped them down in, say, Peoria, then Peoria would instantly become the second tallest skyline in the Midwest.

They are an impressive bunch indeed:

MolsonExport · #**2469** Posted **Mar 13, 2023, 5:31 PM**

In most of the world, especially when it comes to height/length 1000M means one kilometer. That, friends and neighbors, would be something to crow about.

SIGSEGV · #**2470** Posted **Mar 13, 2023, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

In most of the world, especially when it comes to height/length 1000M means one kilometer. That, friends and neighbors, would be something to crow about.

1000M=1G

(since... One Grant Park was taken?)

Toasty Joe · #**2471** Posted **Mar 13, 2023, 6:40 PM**

^^^ All but one built since 2003... impressive

LouisVanDerWright · #**2472** Posted **Mar 13, 2023, 10:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

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Nema 2 needs to be like 1200' to create the perfect skyline peak here. They also need to knock down the grocery store on Roosevelt and build a multi tower complex with a 900' tall building next to the train.

r18tdi · #**2473** Posted **Mar 13, 2023, 10:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

Nema 2 needs to be like 1200' to create the perfect skyline peak here. They also need to knock down the grocery store on Roosevelt and build a multi tower complex with a 900' tall building next to the train.

From your lips to god's ears.

KWillChicago · #**2474** Posted **Mar 14, 2023, 12:03 AM**

I still wish we got Grant Park 3 somewhere in the mix along Roosevelt.

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/chi...-tower-iii/973

Steely Dan · #**2475** Posted **Mar 14, 2023, 12:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

I still wish we got Grant Park 3 somewhere in the mix along Roosevelt.

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/chi...-tower-iii/973

I think we actually dodged a bullet with that one.

NEMA is an order of magnitude better, design-wise.

Zapatan · #**2476** Posted **Mar 14, 2023, 12:23 AM**

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Nema 2 needs to be like 1200' to create the perfect skyline peak here. They also need to knock down the grocery store on Roosevelt and build a multi tower complex with a 900' tall building next to the train.

Realistically I don't see that happening but a well designed ~1,000 footer would be icing on the cake for that area.

UrbanDweller98 · #**2477** Posted **Mar 14, 2023, 4:13 AM**

There’s still the vacant lot at 830 S Michigan too, a 800’-900’ tower would look great there.

BVictor1 · #**2478** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 9:19 AM**

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r18tdi · #**2479** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 1:48 PM**

The shifting floorplates are really starting to be noticeable. This one has been a treat to watch.

NSW2492 · #**2480** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 4:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

Nema 2 needs to be like 1200' to create the perfect skyline peak here. They also need to knock down the grocery store on Roosevelt and build a multi tower complex with a 900' tall building next to the train.

I wonder if Vinoly's death two weeks back will have any impact on putting NEMA II up for redesign. Crescent heights has worked with Vinoly several times, they might want to keep the design as is out of respect. We could end up seeing the original design carried out, which certainly wouldn't be 1200 feet.