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i_am_hydrogen
July 2nd, 2010, 06:21 PM
Height: 495 ft / 151m
Floor count: 40
Location: North Michigan and East Erie
Construction end:
Architect: Lucien Lagrange Architects
Developer: Prism Development Company LLC

Website (http://www.theresidenceschicago.com/)

(Posted by spyguy)
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3661/ritzresidenceschicagopo.jpg
http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/2606/6646lu.jpg
http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/4963/664base4rj.jpg
http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/2595/ritzcarltonjv5.jpg
http://www.theresidenceschicago.com/


Luxurious new Ritz-Carlton Residential Tower to rise in the heart of Chicago's 'Magnificent Mile'
Tuesday, March 07, 2006



Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Chicago-based Prism Development Company, announced Prism's plan to construct a 40-story, 360,000-square-foot, Ritz-Carlton-managed residential tower on a prime site at North Michigan Avenue and Erie Street in the heart of the 'Magnificent Mile'.

Formerly occupied by The Terra Museum of American Art which closed its doors in October 2004, the site has long been considered one of the premier development opportunities in downtown Chicago due to its prominent North Michigan Avenue address, proximity to world-class shopping, dining and entertainment; and convenience to Chicago's leading corporate headquarters.

Designed by the renowned Chicago architectural firm, Lucien Lagrange Architects, designer of many of Chicago's grandest residential buildings, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago, Magnificent Mile will feature 86 ultra-luxurious residences ranging in size from approximately 1,370-square-foot, one-bedroom homes to grand penthouses of more than 5,700 square feet. The building will also include parking for 177 cars, 21,769 square feet of retail space, and the offices of The Terra Foundation.

"The Ritz-Carlton Residences will be the architectural icon that will bring back the understated elegance of the 1930's," said Lucien Lagrange.

Just one of the special features offered by the project is a full-floor private club reserved exclusively for homeowners. Elegantly styled by celebrated architecture and interior design firm, Darcy Bonner and Associates, the club will feature a grand salon, private dining room/board room, a billiard room and wine cellar, a screening room, a state-of-the-art exercise facility and spa.

"The club represents a synthesis of modern luxury with the classically inspired proportions and styling of the 1930's," added Darcy Bonner.

Ritz-Carlton management, concierge and maintenance staff will provide an unprecedented level of personal service to residents and their guests. Consistently rated as America's highest quality luxury hotel operator, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company opened its first residence project in 2000. Since that time, Ritz-Carlton has expanded its residential property offerings to include residences in Baltimore, Boston, Coconut Grove, Dallas, Jupiter, Molasses Reef, New York, Philadelphia, Sarasota, Toronto, Vail, Washington, DC, Grand Cayman and Berlin. Ritz-Carlton currently operates 59 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

"Since the introduction of The Ritz-Carlton Residences concept, it has proven to be a residential lifestyle choice that appeals to everyone from first time home owners looking for the convenience of an urban address to those leaving large homes in the suburbs and opting for a new experience, which includes being catered to by staff trained by The Ritz-Carlton in the fine art of service and hospitality. Many of our owners have several homes in cities around the world. We know a stylish, sophisticated address in the heart of Chicago will be another real estate success story," said Simon F. Cooper, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

Prism Development Company principals, Bruce Schultz and Jon Rodgers, said the building will exemplify the quality of architecture envisioned in Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago. The highest quality materials and finishes, combined with a distinctly Parisian styling, will usher in a new era of luxury living for those who "expect the extraordinary." Homeowners in The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago, Magnificent Mile will enjoy concierge, dining, valet and butler services.

Sales of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago, Magnificent Mile are being coordinated by Rubloff Residential Properties. Home prices start at approximately $1.25 million. The project sales office is located at 625 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 500.

Construction of the new tower is scheduled to begin this fall with completion in 2008.

* * *
Recent construction photos:

Taken by spyguy (5/29/10)
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9735/p1010691.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/130/p1010689s.jpg
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/9403/p1010690z.jpg

Taken by george (6/18/10)
http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/6462/rcr1.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/rcr1.jpg/)
http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/1228/rcr2.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/rcr2.jpg/)
http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/7028/rcr3.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/rcr3.jpg/)

Uaarkson
July 2nd, 2010, 06:58 PM
Whoa. I completely missed this one.

sieradzanin1
July 28th, 2010, 10:23 AM
Update:

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/1251/8q4stgi8.jpg
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9849/p1010723r.jpg

i_am_hydrogen
August 31st, 2010, 05:08 PM
http://wibiti.com/images/hpmain/510/237510.jpg

More detail...
http://www.theresidenceschicago.com/images/gallery/Ritz_Residences_Chicago_Luxury_glass_Image.jpg
http://www.theresidenceschicago.com/images/gallery/Ritz_Residences_Chicago_Luxury_glass_Image.jpg[/QUOTE]

i_am_hydrogen
August 31st, 2010, 05:08 PM
Construction update from SSP by george:


8-23

http://a.imageshack.us/img687/5949/ritz2e.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/ritz2e.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img842/1346/ritz1.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/ritz1.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img690/8039/ritz4.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/ritz4.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img405/4103/ritz5.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/ritz5.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img687/98/ritz3.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/ritz3.jpg/)

Blue Flame
September 1st, 2010, 01:25 AM
Kinda retro, but very nice.;)

Hollandman
September 1st, 2010, 05:11 PM
nice project Chicago need more similar style apartaments ;)

ChitownCity
September 1st, 2010, 06:07 PM
No it doesn't. Atleast not in that specific area...

Patrick Highrise
September 1st, 2010, 11:19 PM
in that area some more different styles of architecture would be (very much) appreciated :).

Now is more and more retro styled towers over there.... on its own it looks pretty decent on the AI. let see how it will look for real...

spyguy
October 7th, 2010, 02:13 AM
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2069/74750912.jpg

ChitownCity
October 7th, 2010, 06:10 PM
Nice update. Is that the 10th floor they're starting on now??

Pfeuffer
October 7th, 2010, 06:42 PM
looks like the one in rotterdam

Eric Offereins
October 7th, 2010, 09:52 PM
Nice retro style tower. Decoration is very good. :)

IrishMan2010
October 7th, 2010, 10:24 PM
Nice design!

i_am_hydrogen
November 9th, 2010, 04:18 PM
Great update by george:

11-8

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/4337/rc1t.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/i/rc1t.jpg/)

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1811/rc2gt.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/i/rc2gt.jpg/)

SpeedoPro
November 11th, 2010, 03:55 PM
very nice! although i m a little surprised to see a new condo highrise being built in this market. perhaps the name 'ritz-carlton' makes a difference? or maybe it's because of the desirable location in the heart of chicago?

ChitownCity
November 11th, 2010, 04:35 PM
I just noticed this tower will be pretty thin. Atleast from how those updates make it look

3tmk
November 11th, 2010, 05:01 PM
It's a typical filler building, but I'm surprised at the amount of detail they are prepared to do on the crown.

skyperu34
November 12th, 2010, 01:35 AM
The typical residential tower that looks beautiful and with personality ! I like it.

ChitownCity
December 6th, 2010, 05:50 PM
SSP updates

Oct 7
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxoswi2JI/AAAAAAABjcE/n5uq52Z9Bkw/s912/P1820909.JPG

Oct 14 (from JH)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxqGsQuYI/AAAAAAABjcM/aUs8k27birY/s912/IMG_0339.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxrvnxhcI/AAAAAAABjcU/1bhY5RcaZb0/s912/IMG_0340.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxtMjxcrI/AAAAAAABjcg/fopF9isYiLo/s912/IMG_0411.JPG

Oct 21
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxuZx_4sI/AAAAAAABjco/ucxNer-auyo/s912/IMG_0110.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxvT46GgI/AAAAAAABjcw/JrwbZB0BzDk/s912/IMG_0112.JPG

Nov 3
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxwk-YGNI/AAAAAAABjc4/ni9DZfMPylg/s720/P1840414.JPG

Nov 17
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TPWxyMets2I/AAAAAAABjdA/u_GP_1J6wQw/s912/P1840810.JPG

Magnificently mundane
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9521/p1010856g.jpg

I think the facade still has some potential if they hire an architect with some artistic ability...

i_am_hydrogen
December 29th, 2010, 04:46 PM
Taken on 12/19 by Hayward:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5274848469_d372e89876_b.jpg

JohnFlint1985
January 1st, 2011, 11:08 PM
I like the ending of the tower on the rendering. I hope they will keep it. Real Art Deco style.

Elnerico
January 1st, 2011, 11:23 PM
I think it will turn out very nice!

ChitownCity
January 4th, 2011, 02:37 AM
^ I'm starting to highly doubt that just judging off how the facade currently looks.

But I do pray that it will turn out nice or atleast halfway nice...

Rumors
January 4th, 2011, 05:21 AM
I think it looks great. :cheers:

chjbolton
January 4th, 2011, 06:42 PM
Do we have a wide render of this building? Not sure where it is and what impact it'll have on the skyline... Thanks in advance :)

(PS: 666th post. Think I should have been more evil than that really...)

i_am_hydrogen
February 13th, 2011, 04:17 AM
Update from SSP:
http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/ritz211.jpg

i_am_hydrogen
February 16th, 2011, 04:49 PM
Close-ups of the facade by george:

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/98/ritz3.jpg

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8251/ritz2.jpg

specialdj
February 16th, 2011, 05:14 PM
Nice retro style tower. Decoration is very good. :)

+1

excellent tower, I prefer that than glass tower very much !

èđđeůx
February 17th, 2011, 04:14 AM
You know I prefer buildings with glass facades, but there are always a few that come by that aren't dominated by glass that are amazing to me (and this is one)....

I counted the floors, and if I'm right they are around floor 20-21. Halfway there!

ChitownCity
February 17th, 2011, 05:11 AM
at the absolute very least they could've atleast made the window panes right... It doesn't even look like the windows are made of glass wtf...

i_am_hydrogen
April 3rd, 2011, 04:49 AM
(Taken by me)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/kdickert/RitzCarl-1.jpg

Gendo
April 3rd, 2011, 09:21 AM
I think it has just the right amount of Art Deco style detailing.

Not boring. Not too busy. Looks good with it's neighbors. A very elegant design.

Ni3lS
April 4th, 2011, 05:47 PM
Agreed, it fits right in. Thanks for the update i_am_hydrogen!

erbse
April 7th, 2011, 10:45 AM
Looks like this will turn out better than the disappointing Elysian. :)

ChitownCity
April 25th, 2011, 06:03 PM
SSP Update:

4-23

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4103/ritz5.jpg

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/8039/ritz4.jpg

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/98/ritz3.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8251/ritz2.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1346/ritz1.jpg

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1750/ritz6.jpg

Greg95100
April 26th, 2011, 09:08 PM
Simply amazing! This tower is really beautiful!

ChitownCity
May 9th, 2011, 06:50 AM
SSP Updates:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TccvO8caEuI/AAAAAAABkZI/Xj5kT70juWo/s720/P1900370.JPG

Topped out ?https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TccvQNI8vZI/AAAAAAABkZQ/dvolNvgaSgY/s912/P1900371.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TccvRMfnQrI/AAAAAAABkZY/JIDcpc8fK7k/s912/P1900373.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TccvSemHHhI/AAAAAAABkZg/3K6OVXl1bKc/s912/P1900374.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_8TC_VUmf9Fw/TccvTmkBMEI/AAAAAAABkZo/Ii7Mbo7ZYQQ/s912/P1900377.JPG

looks likes thy just gotta crown it now....

i_am_hydrogen
May 13th, 2011, 06:14 PM
george at SSP stepping up:

5-11

http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/8325/ritz2jpg.jpg

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/98/ritz3.jpg

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/4103/ritz5.jpg

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1750/ritz6.jpg

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8039/ritz4.jpg

Nsch
May 13th, 2011, 07:48 PM
Height: 495 ft / 151m
Floor count: 40
Location: North Michigan and East Erie
Construction end:
Architect: Lucien Lagrange Architects
Developer: Prism Development Company LLC

Website (http://www.theresidenceschicago.com/)

(Posted by spyguy)
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3661/ritzresidenceschicagopo.jpg
http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/2606/6646lu.jpg
http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/4963/664base4rj.jpg
http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/2595/ritzcarltonjv5.jpg
http://www.theresidenceschicago.com/


Luxurious new Ritz-Carlton Residential Tower to rise in the heart of Chicago's 'Magnificent Mile'
Tuesday, March 07, 2006





Saint Regis... CHICAGO. Que opinan? :nuts:

pokistic
May 16th, 2011, 03:27 PM
Love the look of this tower :cheers:

sieradzanin1
July 17th, 2011, 12:42 PM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5234/5906248074_0599f34f53_b.jpg
Ritz-Carlton Residences (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brulelaker/5906248074/) By Brule Laker (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brulelaker/)

i_am_hydrogen
July 24th, 2011, 02:07 AM
Taken today:
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2258/ritz723brighter.jpg

MissyC
July 24th, 2011, 08:00 PM
marvelous pic ... thanks for posting

Chadoh25
July 24th, 2011, 08:10 PM
Looking good!

sieradzanin1
October 4th, 2011, 10:07 AM
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6171419354_a849fe31ef_b.jpg
Ritz-Carlton Residence (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eridony/6171419354/) By Eridony (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eridony/)

desertpunk
November 7th, 2011, 08:28 AM
http://blog.chicagoarchitecture.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_5551.jpg
http://blog.chicagoarchitecture.info/2011/10/17/status-update-the-ritz-carlton-residences-6/img_5551/

sieradzanin1
November 13th, 2011, 04:17 PM
Update :

By harryc

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mG4eJK2Dbz4/Tr76jTS75KI/AAAAAAABobw/bNmuQ7kDZc8/s912/P2000159.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x4cLkoWbAmQ/Tr76iR3PNdI/AAAAAAABobs/wdF7b1SvC_I/s912/P2000131.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9OIB4ZMKJEw/Tr76kvVGRdI/AAAAAAABob0/UYf1kvBYYyk/s912/P2000283.JPG

from http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=182990&page=25

sieradzanin1
January 10th, 2012, 03:04 PM
By Hayward

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6664459477_a74e3a9991_b.jpg

by Hayward from SSP (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=182990&page=28)

moustache
January 10th, 2012, 04:47 PM
Good tower !

Kimiwind1184
January 10th, 2012, 04:55 PM
Not tall for Chicago but still not bad.

moustache
January 12th, 2012, 06:43 PM
I would like more towers like this for chicago and other towns.

desertpunk
January 12th, 2012, 06:55 PM
^^
Very nice, thanks Sieradzanin!




(Sad that the few updates for Chicago towers are reposts from Skyscraperpage.)

Chihago
January 12th, 2012, 10:18 PM
very detailed tower, like it!

Minna
January 19th, 2012, 11:16 PM
Just curious, this development can use the Ritz-Carlton name and logo, even with the hotel at Water Tower? Any idea of how long the licensing agreement lasts for the RC Chicago hotel, before they licensing agreement expires?

desertpunk
January 24th, 2012, 09:16 AM
Construction At Ritz Carlton Wraps Up In February (http://chicago.urbanturf.com/articles/article/ritz_carlton_construction_residences/4963?utm_source=Chicago_feed&utm_medium=keep_reading_link)


UrbanTurf has learned that construction at the Ritz-Carlton Residences on the Gold Coast will be complete in late February and the first units will close in April. The project at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Erie Street (map) was supposed to deliver this month but was delayed for a variety of reasons, as UrbanTurf reported in November.

Margo Dahmani, the director of marketing for the Ritz-Carlton Residences, said that a general manager, residence manager, and club chef have joined the project and that the hiring of staff, including concierges, doormen, and valets, will continue through March

natarajan1986
January 25th, 2012, 07:46 AM
Love the look of this tower :cheers:

+1

i_am_hydrogen
February 2nd, 2012, 02:24 AM
Taken by me on 1/28:
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/6206/ritzcarlcropped1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/831/ritzcarlcropped1.jpg/)

testdrive
February 2nd, 2012, 04:08 AM
I like the 30's style art deco look...........

exxebrazil
February 4th, 2012, 05:29 AM
Fake and pastiche.

i_am_hydrogen
February 4th, 2012, 05:31 AM
^thank you. I agree.

sieradzanin1
June 7th, 2012, 03:23 PM
Update :

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=182990&page=35

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3526/ritzv.jpg
By i_am_hydrogen

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7282562784_75c812b0e1_b.jpg
By Michi