CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 944

Tom In Chicago · #**18861** Posted **Jun 15, 2021, 9:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by twister244

Am I smoking something, or was I the only one that remembers a site that Tom had wayyyyy back in the day that listed highrises with renderings?..... Or was that a different site?

If I'm the "Tom" you're referring to, then yes - kinda - it was more of a blog-like update as all the new wave of proposals came in. . . after SSP/SSC/skyscrapers.com came into maturity I stopped doing anything with it. . . I think I still have the original files archived somewhere, but they're all kinda weak compared to today's renderings and whatnot. . .

If I'm not. . . then please feel free to disregard

. . .

r18tdi · #**18862** Posted **Jun 15, 2021, 9:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Also, Assemble Chicago (the team w/ Studio Gang) won the C40 competition. With how excellent their proposal is, there really wasn't any competition. 207 affordable units | renovated Pritzker Park | multilevel retail, garden, and meeting space | net-zero energy

I really like this one, but I was also rooting for one of the two mass timber proposals. Oh well, maybe someday.

twister244 · #**18863** Posted **Jun 15, 2021, 9:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tom In Chicago

If I'm the "Tom" you're referring to, then yes - kinda - it was more of a blog-like update as all the new wave of proposals came in. . . after SSP/SSC/skyscrapers.com came into maturity I stopped doing anything with it. . . I think I still have the original files archived somewhere, but they're all kinda weak compared to today's renderings and whatnot. . .

If I'm not. . . then please feel free to disregard

. . .

Yes! I think that was how I first found out about the One South Dearborn proposal back in the day..... Ahhh memories.

dropdeaded209 · #**18864** Posted **Jun 16, 2021, 3:42 PM**

oh no does this spell the death of the Plymouth rooftop bar? lol oh well I guess its time has come, it did offer a pretty stellar view onto the library though...

JMKeynes · #**18865** Posted **Jun 16, 2021, 4:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Thanks for the update! 896 ft is the official height then

Also, Assemble Chicago (the team w/ Studio Gang) won the C40 competition. With how excellent their proposal is, there really wasn't any competition. 207 affordable units | renovated Pritzker Park | multilevel retail, garden, and meeting space | net-zero energy

https://twitter.com/chicagosmayor/st...14156738465799

What a gorgeous building!

Randomguy34 · #**18866** Posted **Jun 16, 2021, 4:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

oh no does this spell the death of the Plymouth rooftop bar? lol oh well I guess its time has come, it did offer a pretty stellar view onto the library though...

Plymouth rooftop bar will still be around, you can see it in some of the renderings. Only the vacant lot and parking garage will be developed

ardecila · #**18867** Posted **Jun 16, 2021, 8:40 PM**

^ It may still be around, but will not have any sunlight except during morning hours.

OhioGuy · #**18868** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 1:59 AM**

I like this very much!

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Also, Assemble Chicago (the team w/ Studio Gang) won the C40 competition. With how excellent their proposal is, there really wasn't any competition. 207 affordable units | renovated Pritzker Park | multilevel retail, garden, and meeting space | net-zero energy

munchymunch · #**18869** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 5:58 AM**

Could be real could just be conceptual.

24 Floors
280 ft
Hotel 456 Rooms
350.000 sqf
Ped-Way connections

[IMG] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/c...IGHTING+LR.jpg[IMG]

Link

rivernorthlurker · #**18870** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 6:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by munchymunch

Could be real could just be conceptual.

24 Floors
280 ft
Hotel 456 Rooms
350.000 sqf
Ped-Way connections

You forgot the most interesting render

(http://www.th-partners.com/201nclark)

rivernorthlurker · #**18871** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 6:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by rivernorthlurker

You forgot the most interesting render

Also (http://www.th-partners.com/201nclark)

rivernorthlurker · #**18872** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 6:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Toasty Joe

^I guess props for trying to be different but damn, the Loop deserves such better architectural height and quality than what we've seen the last 15+ years

It's basically 'The Wit' Part Deux, except on Clark instead of State. Same address (201).

glowrock · #**18873** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 12:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Barrelfish

The Aon center observatory and thrill ride delayed again - Chicago Tribune

Can't say I'm mad about this. It would be cool to ride on, but would mess up the crown and facade of one of the best skyscrapers we have. Hoping this is a step towards the plan fizzling out.

I respectfully disagree with you here. For the relatively small changes at the crown/top two floors of the facade, we're getting a gorgeous view down on the city from arguably the best location in the city. I've never understood people's aversion to making what is overall a fairly small change to the exterior of AON, plus I'll admit the exterior glass elevator will be one hell of a ride!

Aaron (Glowrock)

Chi-Sky21 · #**18874** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 1:05 PM**

Because part of the beauty of Aon is its symmetry and that elevator is gonna mess it all up.

SteelMonkey · #**18875** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 1:39 PM**

^^^Love the snow in summer renderings

chicubs111 · #**18876** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 1:48 PM**

^^ Wasnt this the site of a supposed 900ft plus proposal?... The loop core defiently deservers better than this squat building!...I dont understand why in the core of the loop where basically there is no pushback on height so many developers are going to short and squat... I mean block 37 is a perfect example.

pilsenarch · #**18877** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 2:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by glowrock

I respectfully disagree with you here. For the relatively small changes at the crown/top two floors of the facade, we're getting a gorgeous view down on the city from arguably the best location in the city. I've never understood people's aversion to making what is overall a fairly small change to the exterior of AON, plus I'll admit the exterior glass elevator will be one hell of a ride!

Aaron (Glowrock)

Removing a third of the stone exterior columns at the top and adding that elevator absolutely massacres the original design concept.

Mikelacey45 · #**18878** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 3:03 PM**

Yea this aint it , I don’t think it won’t even make it far , this is disrespectful to the loop and the city. The Thompson center is being redeveloped to possibly a super tall , put something here that’s gonna peak out from canyon 700-1000 ft

munchymunch · #**18879** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 4:07 PM**

Looking at you 130 franklin^

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Originally Posted by chicubs111

^^ Wasnt this the site of a supposed 900ft plus proposal?... The loop core defiently deservers better than this squat building!...I dont understand why in the core of the loop where basically there is no pushback on height so many developers are going to short and squat... I mean block 37 is a perfect example.

Conservatory tower yes, this site has been controlled by jokes of developers in the past so it was never really real.

SamInTheLoop · #**18880** Posted **Jun 17, 2021, 4:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by pilsenarch

Removing a third of the stone exterior columns at the top and adding that elevator absolutely massacres the original design concept.

For certain - it's an absolute butchering. Here's to hoping this is actually pretty dead already and the owners either aren't admitting it to themselves quite yet or aren't prepared to admit in public yet.