^^^ one of the more underappreciated developments going up

Hardly. I think it's safe to see that all of us in the forums really like this building - it might seem to be under-appreciated because there has been no drama associated with it unlike some other projects (block 37, chicago spire, mandarin oriental). It's just been a very straightforward process with this one, from development, design, to construction.

For those of you interested, here's an article detailing how Kirkland & Ellis is influencing the IT specs for this building:

http://www.cio.com/archive/021507/fea_it_building.html

March 20, 2007

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that construction side reminds me a bit on the site of Comcast in Philly

I can assure you almost NO ONE who isn't interested in development or wandering around on sites like these has the slightest idea this thing is going up. I love how it's right on the river, and so close to the brown/purple line tracks. I think it's going to be fun when people on the train are hovering so close to this thing when it really starts to climb and shimmer right in front of you. I bet it's going to surprise a lot of people.

It's certainly unappreciated in Chicago. Then again, most everything except for Trump is in that boat. Most people have never heard of Waterview whatsoever. That's another one that's going to start stunning people vacantly staring out their train windows or walking along Chi River bridges.

Also - this thing is flying out of the ground FAST. It seems like they just started digging, and now it's already popping up.

I can assure you almost NO ONE who isn't interested in development or wandering around on sites like these has the slightest idea this thing is going up. I love how it's right on the river, and so close to the brown/purple line tracks. I think it's going to be fun when people on the train are hovering so close to this thing when it really starts to climb and shimmer right in front of you. I bet it's going to surprise a lot of people.

It's certainly unappreciated in Chicago. Then again, most everything except for Trump is in that boat. Most people have never heard of Waterview whatsoever. That's another one that's going to start stunning people vacantly staring out their train windows or walking along Chi River bridges.
Ha! I think you give too much credit. 90% of people won't even notice them when they ARE done! I can hear it now: "oh, that's new?"

She's coming along. Today:



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oh, its a "she" :lol:

Hell no! If there were ever a building that wasn't a she, this would be it! I mean, is there anything in Chicago more masculine than this beast? (besides JHC and the Sears)

April 5, 2007

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April 5, 2007

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Great update! Progress seems to really be moving along. I was hoping Waterview would at least be above street level like 300 N Lasalle.

April 13, 2007

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April 20, 2007

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^ looking at 300 N LaSalle from across Waterview Tower site

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^ the core is well above LaSalle street

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It does not appear that the area around the core is being excavated anywhere near the depth of WT. Does anyone know if this a function of the height of the building, the proximity of the water table or simply a function of the developer's intended use of the space?

BTW, thanks again for the great pics!

It does not appear that the area around the core is being excavated anywhere near the depth of WT. Does anyone know if this a function of the height of the building, the proximity of the water table or simply a function of the developer's intended use of the space?

BTW, thanks again for the great pics!

I think the reason being that there will be a terraced, river-walk area pretty close to the river, which will be paved-over; that is why the building footprint is set back from the river's edge and why they are not drilling down as deeply as compared to Waterview Tower.

Maybe someone can clarify.. What is the purpose of those dozens and dozens of metal pipes going into the core? Same thing with the Waterview. Hard to imagine that they all are sewer lines etc. Do they keep the walls up or something?

Maybe someone can clarify.. What is the purpose of those dozens and dozens of metal pipes going into the core? Same thing with the Waterview. Hard to imagine that they all are sewer lines etc. Do they keep the walls up or something?
Those are called "rakers." They serve to support the outside walls of the excavated site and are only temporary.

May 1, 2007

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5-13-07

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Has anyone spoken to the construction crew on this site? I'm interested to know whether they had the same foundational problems that Trump's crew had to overcome.

good progress

May 21, 2007

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May 21, 2007

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Question for the architects and engineers here: Is it normal to be erecting the tower crane at this point in the construction of a building?

May 23, 2007

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June 8, 2007

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^ the boom is now attached to the tower crane, but it's kind of hard to see

Why do they build so many floors of the core before they pour the usable space of the floor, whatever you call that.

The core needs to have a head start on the rest of the floorplate for a couple of different reasons: a) there needs to be room for the hydraulic formwork system to work its magic - not to mention there just needs to be room for the formwork in general (usually requires 2 to 3 stories), b) since the core typically provides most of the building's lateral stability, the core must sufficiently cure before it can be expected to provide any usable strength.

Second crane going up today on the river side. Not sure I've ever seen this many cranes up at the same time. I thought we'd have run out by now.

The core needs to have a head start on the rest of the floorplate for a couple of different reasons: a) there needs to be room for the hydraulic formwork system to work its magic - not to mention there just needs to be room for the formwork in general (usually requires 2 to 3 stories), b) since the core typically provides most of the building's lateral stability, the core must sufficiently cure before it can be expected to provide any usable strength.


Reading this I realized that this puppy being an office building will be steel frame construction instead of concrete as we have seen with most of the buildings currently under construction i.e. Trump, OMP, and so on. This means that it will rise fast since they don't have to pour floor plates. :banana:
I suppose the same is going to be true for 353 N. Clark and 155 N. Wacker.
Will it rise faster than 108 N. State?

^^

I didnt think of that...It will be nice to see a building like this one go up rather quickley (at least compared to trump, WV)

Will it rise faster than 108 N. State?

Now thats like comparing apples and oranges. Regardless of what materials may be used, a 60- story building will not rise as fast as a 17 story one.

June 12, 2007

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June 14, 2007

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It rising like a rocket.

Houston, we have cleared the tower :) (office tower to the east that is).

^-- (west) :)

^-- (west) :)

yup, you're correct, west. I think I had one beer too many last evening.

It is 1:00am, and from my south-facing apartment on the 33rd floor at 1133 N dearborn, I observe two (at least) huge, very bright spotlights on at 300 North LaSalle. Does this mean that construction work is likely to be going on at this hour? If not, what would be some of the reasons for the lights, as I have never seen them before? For the record, I am very confident that I would have noticed them if they had previously been used...

Also, I am curious if anyone on the forum has an opinion on a general 'completion percentage' for a building once caissons are drilled. In other words, once caissons are drilled for a particular building, is it safe to say that it is more than 95% likely that building will be completed, or merely 80%, or even less?

Thanks a lot, and let me just say that I am very, very grateful for this website and all its participants (especially Spyguy with all the renderings). I really don't know how I got by on only Emporis for all that time.

^^ going by emporis, you're on the top floor...must be a nice view!

It's fairly standard for tower cranes to have huge spotlights that stay on all night long. I have had my condo in MPTower3 lit up like noon when Sky55 was being built. As they get higher it should be out of your view. Given that there are 2 cranes on the site I would bet you that this is the source.

I would say that caisson drilling indicates about a 95-99% chance of the tower being completed. I can only think of one tower in recent memory in Chicago that stopped construction of any lengthy period of time (one of the River East Center pieces of shit). Even that was completed after an 18-24 month stoppage, however.

June 26, 2007

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4327/waldocopytj2.gif Where's 300 N LaSalle?

peek a boo :)

Curtain wall is supposed to start by September. Here's a full-sized mock-up:

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3992/curtainwalljpg967dac44zy4.jpg

June 28, 2007

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Thanks Retro!

July 3, 2007

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July 6, 2007

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Installation of the steel frame has begun.

Flubnut, is that a real shot? This has the potential to be one of the the best curtain walls in the boom. 1180 Peachtree's curtain is amazing (also Pickard Chilton).

Our firm receives periodic updates on the building progress, since we're the anchor tenant. I have no idea where that shot was taken, but our internal communications calls it a "mock-up", so I'm guessing that's exactly what we'll be seeing in a couple months.

In all likelihood, that mockup is at the glazing manufacturer's facility. Undergoing testing for leaks, visibility, quality control, etc.

It's certainly not at the jobsite; you can see a tree behind the scaffolding, and I don't think there's a tree within a 1/2 mile of 300 N. LaSalle.

I also scrutinized the site, and I didn't see any glass.

7-11-07

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July 11, 2007

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Cannot imagine how large that Merchantile Exchange really is...even about 6 multiple of The 300 NL footprints all together!!

Cannot imagine how large that Merchantile Exchange really is...even about 6 multiple of The 300 NL footprints all together!!

I think you mean the Merchandise Mart.

Is it just me or hasn't the core risen much in recent weeks?

Mike

7-15-07

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^^^
best pic ive seen in months,
its on my background now
thanks.:cheers:

^^ Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it.

Our firm receives periodic updates on the building progress, since we're the anchor tenant. I have no idea where that shot was taken, but our internal communications calls it a "mock-up", so I'm guessing that's exactly what we'll be seeing in a couple months.what firm do you work for? just curious who is anchoring. do you know any other tenets? thanks.

what firm do you work for? just curious who is anchoring. do you know any other tenets? thanks.

Kirkland & Ellis is the anchor. We're moving there in the first quarter of '09.

July 19, 2007

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thanks for the update, this one should go quick once all of the work underground is finished.

It'll be cool to see a steel highrise go up quickly in comparison to all the concrete construction in the city.

this one is ready to take off.....I'll try to get over there for some pics, but I think we've reached ground level.

July 30, 2007

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August 2, 2007

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August 8, 2007

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August 17, 2007

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^ Awesome photos, Retrograde - Thanks!

Now that is some serious progress...

August 22, 2007

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Awesome updates. Great to see some progress going on.

A few images from August 16th.

https://community.emporis.com/files/transfer/6/2007/08/556244.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/files/transfer/6/2007/08/556251.jpg

Looking over the fence (totally legal)
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View of raker beams as seen from lower LaSalle (totally legal as I was visiting the construction trailer)
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A few images from August 16th.

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this is exactly what I want to do for a living....how the hell does one get into that??

this is exactly what I want to do for a living....how the hell does one get into that??
Go down to your local Ironworkers' union hall and sign up for an apprenticeship.

Mike

https://community.emporis.com/files/transfer/6/2007/08/556244.jpg
Damn I need to go by that site more often ;)

this is exactly what I want to do for a living....how the hell does one get into that??

What mgk said...

Also, be prepared to spend many years on the job before you reach the salary levels of other occupations. Be prepared for horrible weather, grueling work, and dangerous conditions on a daily basis. But most of all, be prepared for kickass views and the biggest sense of accomplishment you can ever feel.

I visited the construction trailer yesterday 08/31/07 and snapped these images.

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totally cool! the pictures are fantastic, i get more info here than i do from kirkland!

Go down to your local Ironworkers' union hall and sign up for an apprenticeship.

Mike

that was easy. thanks!

What mgk said...

Also, be prepared to spend many years on the job before you reach the salary levels of other occupations.
this is what im worried about. I am 27 years old and make a decent salary fixing servers. I cant afford a big pay cut for many years.

Be prepared for horrible weather, grueling work, and dangerous conditions on a daily basis. But most of all, be prepared for kickass views and the biggest sense of accomplishment you can ever feel.sounds crazy but this is exactly why I want to do this. I always have, just went down the wrong path. is it too late?? maybe not.... thanks guys

totally cool! the pictures are fantastic, i get more info here than i do from kirkland!

you are so that girl.


welcome :)

that was easy. thanks!
You're welcome!

:yes:

Assuming that you follow through on this, keep us all up to date on how your life as a budding apprentice Chicago Ironworker progresses!

Also, it is my sense that people in the skilled construction trades do pretty well, pay and benefit wise, even at the apprentice level. You won't get filthy rich doing it, but you'll make a decent living.

:cheers1:

Mike

You're welcome!

:yes:

Assuming that you follow through on this, keep us all up to date on how your life as a budding apprentice Chicago Ironworker progresses!

Also, it is my sense that people in the skilled construction trades do pretty well, pay and benefit wise, even at the apprentice level. You won't get filthy rich doing it, but you'll make a decent living.

:cheers1:

Mike

I spoke to the local office and a test is coming up in april. pay is actually pretty good. he also said its highly competitive to get in but I am a good candidate. I'll update you next year! :)

damnit, by the time I ever get in, all the buildings will be built!

Random shot from today:
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September 11, 2007

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September 14, 2007

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I kind of miss the old structure, don't you guys?? :lol:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1346/1388128717_a419eb9b5e.jpg

^^

I agree where is the preservationists when we really need them.

Losing this parking wonder is a damn shame.:jk:

Hey why not, even ugly things deserve a decent funeral. Pics taken about 3 hours ago...

http://images.snapfish.com/346448%3A%3C3%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D3253%3E95%3A%3E5%3B7%3EWSNRCG%3D323355%3C397%3B23nu0mrj
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Okay, now that this is out of the way, LETS RIP THE FUGLY BITCH DOWN....

OH YEAH, ITS ALREADY UNDERWAY!!!!!
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Steely please move this one to Site Prep/ Demo. :banana:

I kind of miss the old structure, don't you guys?? :lol:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1346/1388128717_a419eb9b5e.jpg

yea me too. I stood on the roof of that trying to get a view of the sox world series parade in 05. the 3 story concrete structure soared over the people standing on the street. the way the parking lines where drawn on the ground, truly a masterpiece. the rusting parking sign, the crumbling walls, the exposed rebar. I'm still very devastated to see it go. I really cant believe people would rather see a 60 story glass and steel structure.

I wrote several letter to the city trying to give this landmark status to no avail. Chicago you really blew it this time. :ohno:

September 21, 2007

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September 21, 2007

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I hope a time lapse of this appears someday. it would be cool to see this puzzle put together. anyone know is there a cam on it?

I think there is one on waterfront

September 25, 2007

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Will you marry me Retrograde?? This based on your photographing abilities alone LOL! AMAZING pics! Thank you!

September 28, 2007

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Will you marry me Retrograde?? This based on your photographing abilities alone LOL! AMAZING pics! Thank you!
Nice photographs = marriage proposal? Wow, you have low standards. :lol:

LMAO!

October 3, 2007

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hey retro where do u get that angle from?

hey retro where do u get that angle from?
It looks to me to be taken from about 2/3rds of the way up in the RR Donnelly building, the same place where his 'looking down' shots of the Waterview are taken from.

Mike

Whenever I passed this sight on the L I thought that it was the waterview. So... where's the waterview? But it is going to look amazing there!

Whenever I passed this sight on the L I thought that it was the waterview. So... where's the waterview? But it is going to look amazing there!

Other side of the river, next to Donnelley.

Other side of the river, next to Donnelly.

So these two will be really close to each other.....nice!

The Waterview is to the west directly across Clark St from the Donnelly building. 300 N LaSalle is across the river and one block to the west of the Waterview.

Yes, there is a LOT of tall building work going on all along the east-west part of the river - it really is turning into one of the World's premiere urban 'canyons'.

:cheers1:

Mike

Will this one make a impact on the skyline? And can someone make a new rendering, or is there one, of our skyline.

Will this one make a impact on the skyline? And can someone make a new rendering, or is there one, of our skyline.

yes, I think it will. you will be able to see it clearly from the west I believe. it will also greatly add to the river canyon effect. this will be a big one.

yes, I think it will. you will be able to see it clearly from the west I believe. it will also greatly add to the river canyon effect. this will be a big one.

Cool beans. Man, when all of these river buildings get done it will be really impressive! The boat tours will be even more amazing....can't wait.
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

October 9, 2007

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^^ Between 300 North LaSalle and 353 North Clark, that view will be amazing in a couple of years... along with thousands of other views around downtown.

Oct 12 - ramp down from surface ( note raker beams still in place ).

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Oct 14 - Spacious lower level

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/RxLT6T6-m3I/AAAAAAAAKUc/CGGA53iIYMY/IMG_4409.JPG?imgmax=640

From Upper LaSalle

http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/RxLT8D6-m4I/AAAAAAAAKUk/PLjgaV1Pqjo/IMG_4421.JPG?imgmax=800

10/20/07:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/49c3c574.jpg

10-28-2007

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5427/dsc08948tc7.jpg


http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9247/dsc08949uf5.jpg

October 29, 2007

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5851/dsc0014hv4.jpg

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/7892/dsc0042wn2.jpg

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9131/dsc0045ep5.jpg

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/1264/dsc0046pw4.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2061/dsc0044wj7.jpg

I like how close this is to the river. Close, but not too close... there's still room for a nice riverfront path. In the renders it looked set-back from the water quite a bit.

October 29, 2007
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/7892/dsc0042wn2.jpg

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9131/dsc0045ep5.jpg

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/1264/dsc0046pw4.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2061/dsc0044wj7.jpg
Is that the first piece of its cladding?

KEWL!

:cheers1:

Mike

October 29, 2007

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4499/dsc0022yt6.jpg

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9049/dsc0123ul1.jpg

Good Updates!

November 13, 2007

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9312/dscc0084yh0.jpg

November 19, 2007

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2992/dsc0040jm5.jpg

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5052/dsc0025eh0.jpg

Does anyone have a link to a site with a good diagram/schematic of a simplified curtain wall. I've heard that the facade basically floats on rails to allow the building to flex without disturbing the exterior. I don't get how this prevents the exterior from falling off if it's not bolted or welded on to the building. How does the weatherproofing work with the building flex?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/my%20photos/DSC_054009.jpg

Does anyone have a link to a site with a good diagram/schematic of a simplified curtain wall. I've heard that the facade basically floats on rails to allow the building to flex without disturbing the exterior. I don't get how this prevents the exterior from falling off if it's not bolted or welded on to the building. How does the weatherproofing work with the building flex?

Wausau is one of the leading curtainwall manufacturers in the country. Check out the link below for more info and education....

http://www.wausauwindow.com/products/index.cfm?page=products&seriesID=1

Does anyone have a link to a site with a good diagram/schematic of a simplified curtain wall. I've heard that the facade basically floats on rails to allow the building to flex without disturbing the exterior. I don't get how this prevents the exterior from falling off if it's not bolted or welded on to the building. How does the weatherproofing work with the building flex?
Well, to use the term "float" isn't entirely accurate. The curtain wall is either clipped onto the floor slab (using a cast-in bracket system) or suspended from armatures that originate at the slab (this, of course, all depends on the particular building). The facade can be thought of as independent, in some sense, from the rest of the tower, but, the two are still closely linked. When you're only spanning a distance of 10-15' (as a typical curtain panel would span, vertically) the amount of thermal expansion and contraction is quite small and easily handled by the installation of a gasket or by the caulking used to provide the weather-tight seals between the individual panels.

^^you avatar is creepy :lol:

November 29, 2007

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8946/dscc0051xa5.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9844/dsc0056tf8.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3168/dsc0080hw0.jpg

December 12, 2007

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3407/dsc0057zk2.jpg

thanks retro.its awesome to see this puzzle being put together. I take it for granted that I see it twice a day. thanks for posting.

Wow, this beauty is going up FAST. For some reason I love the renderings of this project, I hope it final product looks similar.

I just did a quick floor count, I love that we've still got 30+ floors to go. She's gonna be tall!

December 12, 2007

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/3385/dscc0063xz7.jpg

December 19, 2007

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/691/dsc0040xo3.jpg

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2503/dsc0077ve0.jpg

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8996/dsc0075ej2.jpg

very nice facade

December 26, 2007

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3567/dsc0030rf7.jpg

December 26, 2007

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/572/dsc0036bm6.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5113/dsc0037yt6.jpg

Taken 12/26:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6199/300nl1226pf5.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_jan08.jpg

January 3, 2008

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/209/dsc0012zp1.jpg

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5665/dsc0015tz5.jpg

January 9, 2008

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1256/dsc0014rl9.jpg

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5866/dsc0027oh1.jpg

01/12/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584837.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584838.jpg

Best skyscraper-river-canyon in the world?

Best skyscraper-river-canyon in the world?

:yes:

Taken today:
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4931/300nlasalle119dz4.jpg

January 16, 2008

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6758/dsc0033wu4.jpg

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9804/dsc0044pp4.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2389/dsc0075po2.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9746/dsc0023vw7.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5271/dsc0043ky5.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2711/dsc0064pw1.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3671/dsc00772xm9.jpg

January 15, 2008

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9823/dsc0115lc9.jpg

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6516/dsc0052aj7.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8347/dsc0107lo6.jpg

January 18, 2008

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9918/dsc0087aa6.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2951/dsc0090fq2.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3131/dsc0077qq3.jpg

What floor are they on? This baby's gonna be TALL.

I love it, I stare at her on the train daily...

Love that last shot, Retro. She looks to be about half-way done by my quick-and-dirty floor count.

2/7/08:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/lsUntitled-1.jpg

Love that last shot, Retro. She looks to be about half-way done by my quick-and-dirty floor count.
Yup, I'd have to agree. I count the newest steel at 31 floors. So, another 29 to go. Good god!

Its boxy but it is pretty and sleek nonetheless. Cant complain. Like it :)

02/23/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/02/596040.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/02/596043.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_0075.jpg


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_0073.jpg


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_0076.jpg

Today:
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8848/dsc03275wr7.jpg
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6733/dsc03245nc2.jpg

03/20/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/03/602032.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/03/602033.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/03/602034.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/03/602035.jpg

As you can see in this image, the core has shrunk in size and you might also notice the spray-painted number of 569'. We have about 225' more to go.
https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/03/602036.jpg

03/20/08
As you can see in this image, the core has shrunk in size and you might also notice the spray-painted number of 569'. We have about 225' more to go.


225' more?!...Wow...i was just wondering how many more floors they had to go when I walked by the other day but didnt think that much...NICE!

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6696/dsc04372qh3.jpg
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8199/dsc04448afj9.jpg

my gosh is the river going to look nice by 2010

A few more from today

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3047/dsc04495mk3.jpg
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2423/dsc04494bvr0.jpg
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7149/dsc04517ee5.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3402/dsc04470zr0.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/540/dsc04540yg1.jpg

turned out quite plain, no? at least the recesses on the sides make it less of a plain vanilla rectangle.

great updates, thanks everyone :applause:

Kinda reminds me of the AT&T building, with all the vertical-ish-ness going on. Perhaps it will look a bit more slender once it tops out.

I personally love this tower. It's fun watching it go up from the train, and it's gonna be so TALL.

I always hated that damn ugly parking garage that use to be there...

4-5-2008

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/405/dsc09571id7.jpg

(edit: posted this in the wrong thread)

Today
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8482/dsc04648fr3.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/8104/dsc04651ip2.jpg
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8205/dsc04649ae2.jpg
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4742/dsc04656em2.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2048/dsc04644ve7.jpg

Kinda reminds me of the AT&T building, with all the vertical-ish-ness going on. Perhaps it will look a bit more slender once it tops out.

Agreed. This is one of my 3 favorites going up right now. That garage was just so out of place. I get the same feeling when I look at Wolf's Point

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/DSC_0014-1.jpg

4-19-08
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c198/DowntownZack/Chicago1/100_6729.jpg

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/8296/dsc04797tk8.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3838/dsc04812mh8.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/958/dsc04799dh8.jpg

05/04/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/614300.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/614299.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/614298.jpg

What height is the building currently?

Right around 40, with 20 to go. They're just starting with the setback floors.

Taken today:
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2221/300nl5101ag4.jpg

05/12/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/616431.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/616433.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/616435.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/616439.jpg

Awesome pictures!

I'll say. The facade looks better when the sun isn't shining directly on it. It takes on an almost blackish color.

Progress on the riverfront plaza. The material they're using is a drab tan color (aka Grand Plaza), and I think it looks awkward with the rest of the building in glass and steel. I'm hoping it all works out in the end, but hard to tell from the render: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=9472512&postcount=192

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/3950/300nlasalle0515081wp5.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6435/300nlasalle0515082ng3.jpg

from planetarium 5-21
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6091/052101zb2.jpg

05/04/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/05/614300.jpg
just relized there is a construction going on at opposite of Marina City if i'm not wrong.
Can some1 give me a link? thanks in advance

almost 1 month no update :(

.

Do you mean 353 North Clark?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=21828529

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=318548

flickr.com

June 17
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2588051625_5d142d08aa_b.jpg

This building totally took me by surprise. I noticed it a while ago coming out of the ground, but had no idea it was going to be this tall. The core appeared maybe 100-200' smaller than Trump and from what I read here there are 20 more floors?

I will have to get some pictures to post comparisons.

Do you mean 353 North Clark?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=21828529

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=318548Yes, that seems to be the one.
Thank You!

.

flickr.com - patrickherek

July 7
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2650280602_806e39552c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2650278534_614b52d452_b.jpg

Great to see this one moving so quick...seems like only months ago they demolished that parking garage. This will definitely add some more height to Chicago's skyline.

Is the core already at maximum height?

Is the core already at maximum height?

yes it is :cheers:

gct13 - 7/25/2008

http://gct13.com/i/20080731-300-north-lasalle-chicago-pano-4272-4278-a.jpg

^^ Beautiful shot! Awesome angle, good detail, deep tones (particularly the red).

Wow! So tall in this picture. Way beyond my expectations.

flickr.com - stewie811

August 11
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2756729534_96f8c876d6_b.jpg

one of the cranes have started to come down. this MF is T/O :cheers:

While this is a vast, vast improvement over the dilapidated parking garage that used to occupy this site, I'm a little disappointed in the end result.

Unlike the Trump, where the reality far outstripped the medicore rendering, this one looks much less impressive than what I thought looked like a very promising rendering. And the sand colored cladding they are placing on the riverside plaza looks very cheap; it's a jarring contrast with the more classical look of the rest of the riverside spaces.

I really like the height, though.

10/26/08
http://photos-955.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v356/170/46/5606955/n5606955_36134172_7821.jpg

These are from 11/5, but no one has updated this one recently. Nothing really new, but a better idea of what the final night product might look like.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7590/dsc054476530789zz8.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7864/dsc054596439284aa0.jpg

Taken tonight:
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/846/300nlasalle125pc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

gct13 - 7/25/2008

http://gct13.com/i/20080731-300-north-lasalle-chicago-pano-4272-4278-a.jpg
Beautiful shot. :okay:

I drove past a few days ago, and I must say that this is a beautiful building. It's really fitting to have on the river, too. And hydro, where did you shoot that last picture of yours from?

Does anyone have any info on the status of LEED certification?
I know they were shooting for Gold, and had gotten the building pre-certified (presumably under CS).

Just wondering if they have gone through post-construction commissioning, or if it's still too soon for that.

Tonight:
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/723/dsc059778502494bq5.jpg

Tonight:
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/411/dsc060501246360xb4.jpg

Recent shot:
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/4851/dsc061129604859om9.jpg

Yesterday:
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3743/dsc070219058405ei6.jpg

Recent shot:
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/4851/dsc061129604859om9.jpg

Just a side note, what is that dome-roofed structure to the left?

I have noticed those only in the Chicago area so far

^ Salt domes - I'm not sure if there's a more technical word for it.

The (hopefully tentative) night lighting:
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/2607/dsc068731840622cs4.jpg

From today:
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/1866/dsc071066050118xx8.jpg
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9818/dsc071136066782wn8.jpg

Taken 2/5:
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2972/300nlasalle26ov5.jpg

Taken 16 Feb 09

http://i42.tinypic.com/110hky0.jpg

Finally saw this one in person. The cladding looks awesome

Blair's mostly-positive architectural critique: http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/arts/chi-0322-north-lasallemar22,0,2682657.story

I think one turned out really nice. :cool:

Kamin's always a great read.

Taken 3/26:
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/120/300nls326.jpg

man, hydro, no one takes pictures like you do. 300 north lasalle positively shimmers in that pic!

Some interior pictures of the K&E spaces. Overall, very clean and modern, lots of back-painted glass walls and doors. Love the wood floors, but curious to see how they hold up over time.

Main conference floor reception on 6th floor:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9223/conference1.jpg
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7241/conference2.jpg

Balcony off the conference floor (not quite finished), with views of the river:
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4259/conferencebalcony.jpg

Conference elevators:
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7659/conferenceelevator.jpg

Main conference floor hallway (15-foot ceilings):
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1284/conferencehall.jpg

Upper conference floor reception:
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4344/7thlobby.jpg

Cafeteria on 24th floor:
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4910/cafeteria1.jpg
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8297/cafeteria2.jpg

My office just became a lot more bland.

great pics, thanks for sharing. new buildings are so damn cool. inside and out.

The lobby:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8717/300lasallelobby4.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/5735/300lasallelobby3.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8875/300lasallelobby2.jpg

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6018/300lasallelobby1.jpg

Pretty pimpin' views from the upper offices. I'd never get any work done, I'd just stare out the window all day.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7810/300lasalle6.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5760/300lasalle5.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3620/300lasalle2.jpg

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9846/300lasalle1.jpg

Nice detail work on the outside:
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2973/300lasalle4.jpg

^^PIMP

That could give a dog a bone.

WOW! All those pictures are amazing. I didn't know it was open already.

I really love this tower, but maybe more because I use the Merch Mart Brown Line every day and followed this building along every step.

A cloudy day and a crappy cell phone camera, but finally got out onto the recently-finished balcony (Cinco de Mayo party):
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9545/300lasallebalcony4.jpg

(this view looked much more impressive in person)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/405/300lasallebalcony2.jpg

very nice interior

Those are really great details on the outside of the building. I wish my company had a cafeteria with views like that. I can't wait for the plaza's trees to mature a bit and see what it looks like then.

http://chicagoismynewblog.wordpress.com/

Very nice pictures.

Taken today:
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1350/300nls724g.jpg

^^ absolutely love the colors on that one.