CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[SteelMonkey]

Originally Posted by Randomguy34

357 N Green has received a height bump. We should probably now give this project it's own thread


https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...n_Hearing.html

Most defining project in the pipeline IMO. Will really shape FM from many views

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

What's wrong with ceiling murals?

In the case of this one especially, it's looking like it's going to contain some inane platitude (like 'It's All Good!" or some other toxic-positivity mantra), and I imagine the intention of this one from the development team is to signal that the development is contemporary (and under the pretense that it's to "inspire" people or "enliven the space").

In general, the one's I've seen are almost always kitsch. A ceiling is not a proper medium for a piece of painted art, unless incorporated into the building in synthesis with the architecture, and even then, I'd rather have a beautiful structure that I can appreciate in and of itself rather than to have a prescribed--and usually contrived--visual experience of something.

[ardecila]

I doubt there would be text. Since it's on a ceiling, the text could be sideways or upside down depending on where you are standing (Randolph, Morgan, Carpenter). It'll probably just be an abstract composition like Brown's other recent work.

[twister244]

Originally Posted by Jibba

In the case of this one especially, it's looking like it's going to contain some inane platitude (like 'It's All Good!" or some other toxic-positivity mantra), and I imagine the intention of this one from the development team is to signal that the development is contemporary (and under the pretense that it's to "inspire" people or "enliven the space").

In general, the one's I've seen are almost always kitsch. A ceiling is not a proper medium for a piece of painted art, unless incorporated into the building in synthesis with the architecture, and even then, I'd rather have a beautiful structure that I can appreciate in and of itself rather than to have a prescribed--and usually contrived--visual experience of something.

I for one say if they are going to use text, at least make fun of the typical text sayings. Maybe something like:
"Live
Laugh
Fart"

[BuildThemTaller]

Originally Posted by Jibba

In the case of this one especially, it's looking like it's going to contain some inane platitude (like 'It's All Good!" or some other toxic-positivity mantra), and I imagine the intention of this one from the development team is to signal that the development is contemporary (and under the pretense that it's to "inspire" people or "enliven the space").

In general, the one's I've seen are almost always kitsch. A ceiling is not a proper medium for a piece of painted art, unless incorporated into the building in synthesis with the architecture, and even then, I'd rather have a beautiful structure that I can appreciate in and of itself rather than to have a prescribed--and usually contrived--visual experience of something.

This reads a lot like "I don't like that kind of thing." As you noted, you haven't even seen the finished product and are reading all sorts of things into it. Get off my lawn. Well, it's not your lawn unless you live there.

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

This reads a lot like "I don't like that kind of thing." As you noted, you haven't even seen the finished product and are reading all sorts of things into it. Get off my lawn. Well, it's not your lawn unless you live there.

I was directly asked "What's wrong with murals?" by you, and I answered you.

[BuildThemTaller]

Originally Posted by Jibba

I was directly asked "What's wrong with murals?" by you, and I answered you.

Specifically, you ranted about how a mural that isn't finished might include text you detest despite the said mural not having any text painted on it at all. So your answer revealed a lot about your personal taste more than anything else. My original question was generalized to ceiling murals. So if a ceiling mural is painted in an artistic style you like, would you say all ceiling murals are good? This just strikes me as a chance for you to gripe about something that isn't a bad thing, it's just different.

[Ahoi]

Per: https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/chi...elopment/21838

https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/...evelopers.html

https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2023...efront-parcel/

[dewbs]

Originally Posted by Jibba

In the case of this one especially, it's looking like it's going to contain some inane platitude (like 'It's All Good!" or some other toxic-positivity mantra), and I imagine the intention of this one from the development team is to signal that the development is contemporary (and under the pretense that it's to "inspire" people or "enliven the space").

In general, the one's I've seen are almost always kitsch. A ceiling is not a proper medium for a piece of painted art, unless incorporated into the building in synthesis with the architecture, and even then, I'd rather have a beautiful structure that I can appreciate in and of itself rather than to have a prescribed--and usually contrived--visual experience of something.

It's pretty clear that inane platitudes are in fact what most of the city wants for its public art. No reason to expect anything else.

[Chi-Sky21]

Originally Posted by dewbs

It's pretty clear that inane platitudes are in fact what most of the city wants for its public art. No reason to expect anything else.

This has nothing to do with the city, its on the ceiling of a common area in an apt building. And as for art on a ceiling I think Michelangelo would say it is fine, it is just a pain in the neck.

[The Lurker]

I dunno,. I really like the ceiling mural at RICE cube. In this case a flashy mural will draw attention to the angled columns. Could be pretty cool

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[Razorback]

Curious. Is it just me, but has this development stalled the last few weeks? I have yet to notice any moment on the site.

p.s. Thanks for the updates, SolarWind

Originally Posted by SolarWind

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[AlpacaObsessor]

Originally Posted by Razorback

Curious. Is it just me, but has this development stalled the last few weeks? I have yet to notice any moment on the site.

p.s. Thanks for the updates, SolarWind

I've noticed as well. I think this project's been topped out since I moved nearby about two months ago but zero action on cladding so far. Most of the work since then has been material staging on each floor and some random HVAC work on the roof.

[ajradfotwo]

Originally Posted by AlpacaObsessor

I've noticed as well. I think this project's been topped out since I moved nearby about two months ago but zero action on cladding so far. Most of the work since then has been material staging on each floor and some random HVAC work on the roof.

I walk by the site every day and there is plenty of activity! MEP is going in and there looks to be a primer being painted on the concrete now hopefully in preparation for cladding. Can't confirm but I heard there was an issue with the architect's documents.