CHICAGO | One Bennett Park | 837 FT | 68 FLOORS - Page 126

harryc · #**2501** Posted **Oct 31, 2018, 3:31 PM**

Oct 29

Real Limestone - requires real workers.

Tom In Chicago · #**2502** Posted **Oct 31, 2018, 5:25 PM**

Slight height bump as noted from elevation diagrams. . .

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Zapatan · #**2503** Posted **Oct 31, 2018, 5:47 PM**

^^ A few pages back it says 843'. It could be above different streets? It looks like 843' is the full total unless it's above sea level.

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Tom In Chicago · #**2504** Posted **Oct 31, 2018, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Zapatan

^^ A few pages back it says 843'. It could be above different streets? It looks like 843' is the full total unless it's above sea level.

No idea where that 843' is measured from. . . but the elevation diagram I'm referencing is from grade:

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Ned.B · #**2505** Posted **Oct 31, 2018, 7:59 PM**

I suspect the lower of the two numbers is correct. The elevations with the 843' number appears to be a clipping from the Planned Development submission. Since heights provided on these are legally binding maximums that require a decent amount of work to amend if exceeded, these have shown in the past to overshoot on dimensions like height to give the project a little wiggle room as the final building is ironed out.

The detailing and window patterns on the diagram with the 843' height is also slightly out of date with what has actually been built.

jjk113 · #**2506** Posted **Nov 2, 2018, 11:18 PM**

....I think they are starting to take down the crane

harryc · #**2507** Posted **Nov 2, 2018, 11:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by jjk113

....I think they are starting to take down the crane

Good catch - here at 1pm it is already a few segments lower, the jumping collar up at the top.

Earlier Today by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

BonoboZill4 · #**2508** Posted **Nov 3, 2018, 4:13 AM**

Not the most flattering angle of Renelle on the River there lol

harryc · #**2509** Posted **Nov 3, 2018, 2:32 PM**

Nov 2

home from work - and the crane is shorter than it was at lunch.

BuildThemTaller · #**2510** Posted **Nov 3, 2018, 3:08 PM**

This has turned out pretty good. It's not fantastic, tell-all-your-friends architecture. It's just a good addition to the city. I like the height, the profile, the little details, and I think the crown looks great now that we can see it. As far as a mechanical penthouse goes, it's a clever concept. This has not been worth all the groaning that was going on when it was it first proposed.

Now the sooner that the Tribune Tower and 400 N Lake Shore Drive can get built, the better.

ChiTownWonder · #**2511** Posted **Nov 3, 2018, 7:51 PM**

Its a good height in a good location in the skyline with a nice crown. I'd say its a success

BVictor1 · #**2512** Posted **Nov 4, 2018, 5:49 PM**

10/29/18

10/30/18

BonoboZill4 · #**2513** Posted **Nov 4, 2018, 6:01 PM**

That's so interesting how they can add bronze detailing to the building after the fact. This building will look very pretty in the winter

jjk113 · #**2514** Posted **Nov 5, 2018, 10:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

Not the most flattering angle of Renelle on the River there lol

that building is an ugly piece of crap !

vandelay · #**2515** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 7:53 PM**

https://www.instagram.com/spencerterry.re/

Notyrview · #**2516** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 8:01 PM**

Yuck those interiors

gebs · #**2517** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 8:23 PM**

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Yuck those interiors

And no options! For residences THAT expensive, you get what you get, no customization allowed.

Notyrview · #**2518** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 8:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by gebs

And no options! For residences THAT expensive, you get what you get, no customization allowed.

Oh dear. It looks very institutional with all the white washing. I would not be happy but i'm sure people will just replace the cabinets and tile.

vandelay · #**2519** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 8:34 PM**

I challenge you to post any Chicago rental that approaches those finishes, let alone a rental that allows renters to 'customize.'

gebs · #**2520** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 9:17 PM**

I was referring to the condos. I visited their sales center last year and they don't offer customization options for the residences. 4 East Elm, Vista, Belgravia's development in River North, Superior House, 1550 on the Park, the Hayden -- they all offer material options for buyers.

For whatever reason, One Bennett Park doesn't.