Height: 543 ft
Floor count: 48
Location: North Lake Shore Drive and East Ohio
Construction end: 2009
Architect: Pappageorge/Haymes, Ltd.
Developer: Sandz Development Company, Inc.

Website (http://www.600northlakeshoredrive.com/)

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/9392/600nlsdpd5.jpg
http://www.600northlakeshoredrive.com/photo_tour/dusk_skyline/skyline_at_dusk_lg.jpg

BY BILL CUNNIFF Real Estate Reporter Advertisement

A decorated model is open at 600 N. Lake Shore Drive, a 400-unit condominium development in Streeterville.

Base prices range from $379,000 to $1.73 million. Five floor plans are sized from 1,032 to 2,552 square feet. Units have 1 to 3 bedrooms and 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 baths.

"All condos will have views of the lake," said Alan D. Lev, president of Belgravia Group, co-developer along with Sandz Development Co. "We came up with a two-building concept, with both set back from Lake Shore Drive -- to reduce late afternoon shadows on Ohio Street Beach. The two buildings will have almost 60 feet of space between them. That's about the width of a city street.

"The space between the buildings and the setback will help preserve views for other buildings in the area, including 530 N. Lake Shore Drive, which we also developed," he said. The north building will be 40 floors, and the south building will be 46 stories.

"The lakefront views will be even more dramatic from the balconies included in every unit," he said.

Plans also call for a landscaped sculpture garden.

"A prestigious address like 600 N. Lake Shore Drive calls for special features -- like a rooftop garden," said David (Buzz) Ruttenberg, Belgravia chairman and chief executive officer.

The north building will have 31 residential floors above a private, nine-story parking facility. Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer.

Construction on the south building is scheduled to start in mid-2007. Floor plans for the south building are being designed. The architectural firm is Pappageorge/Haymes.

"The market is quickly embracing 600 N. Lake Shore Drive -- with more than $50 million in sales already," Ruttenberg said.

Monthly assessments are estimated to range from $410 to $770. Garage parking is $39,000 to $55,000. "However, with Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach and countless Streeterville and North Michigan Avenue stores and restaurants within walking distance, many buyers will find they don't need a car," he said.

The 2,150-square-foot model has 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. Complimentary valet parking is available at the W Hotel, one block north.

Initial occupancy is scheduled for the summer of 2007.

I found this rendeering somewhere, but i forgot where exactly. I can't tell you how happy i am that they didn't end up chosing this design it is abosolutly awful. I doesn't blend into the sight well the same way the current design does and I prefer the two tower concept way more.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/Bemoosish/r_600lsd1.jpg

I'm glad too. That design looks fairly pedestrian.

Although the Days Inn -- now W? -- right next to it is the glaring example of poor design. I hate that building. It belongs in some non-descript beach resort on the Virginia coast.

^ Yeah, but the women in there are HOT!

I found this rendeering somewhere, but i forgot where exactly. I can't tell you how happy i am that they didn't end up chosing this design it is abosolutly awful. I doesn't blend into the sight well the same way the current design does and I prefer the two tower concept way more.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/Bemoosish/r_600lsd1.jpg

Yeah, I agree. Can anyone post a more current rendering for the 600 N. LSD project?

http://www.600northlakeshoredrive.com/photo_tour/dusk_skyline/skyline_at_dusk_lg.jpg

Better looking.

^ Yeah, but the women in there are HOT!

The women working there you mean? Well that would fit the Virginia Beach imagery as well. I think I saw the most beautiful woman I have ever seen at Virginia Beach. What that has to do with skyscrapers I'm not sure.

The women working there you mean? Well that would fit the Virginia Beach imagery as well. I think I saw the most beautiful woman I have ever seen at Virginia Beach. What that has to do with skyscrapers I'm not sure.

^I've been to Virginia beach. Are you kidding me? There are some cute girls there, but hardly the level of the most beautiful.

Anyway, back to skyscrapers..

http://www.600northlakeshoredrive.com/photo_tour/dusk_skyline/skyline_at_dusk_lg.jpg

Better looking.

^
Now we're talking! :cheers:

Here's some more shots that should have been posted here :) I don't remember when/where I got them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/geoff_diamond/Chicago%20-%20Renderings/600NLakeshore01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/geoff_diamond/Chicago%20-%20Renderings/600NorthLakeshoreDrive02.jpg

Wow, that new rendering looks great.

Wow, that new rendering looks great.

It's not new, it's been around for a while, but I guess that if you've never seen it, it's new.

Yeah, I've had them for probably a year. Just never posted them I guess :)

I have been salivating over this project for the past year or so. To hell with those who think they need sun on the Ohio Beach for an extra hour per day. These beauties are totally worth it. (if only I could actually afford one...)

crap-ass location though

you wouldn't want to live there if you could you no-car-havin-fool :) That is unless you think taking the 66 to get anywhere is somehow fun!

Did you know that once there was a proposed 90-story tall office/hotel/condo bldg few years ago? It got killed by evil, despicable NIMBYs when they object overcast shadow over the beach (not really a beach but more like a concrete beach). So we got two-towered project.
Still, NIMBYs whined. :devil:

Anyway, glad this project is moving forward.

Fantastic stuff. I love this rendering.
http://www.600northlakeshoredrive.com/photo_tour/dusk_skyline/skyline_at_dusk_lg.jpg

Did you know that once there was a proposed 90-story tall office/hotel/condo bldg few years ago? It got killed by evil, despicable NIMBYs when they object overcast shadow over the beach (not really a beach but more like a concrete beach). So we got two-towered project.
Still, NIMBYs whined. :devil:

Anyway, glad this project is moving forward.

I've heard though from several different people that the 90-story proposal was crap and just plain ugly, so I'm glad that it didn't get built. I've never seen any rendering of it.

Is there an old rendering of that tower?

(not really a beach but more like a concrete beach).

Actually Ohio Beach is a beach with sand. Infact you can see it in the picture. Has life guards and all.

Potholing has begun at the site. Construction should begin soon.

Taken 08/12/05
http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/9417/p10008873ul.jpg

http://img272.imageshack.us/img272/6717/p10008883xh.jpg

Finally, the digging began. They gonna start with north tower first and then the south tower at later phrase? Or both at same time?

I think the shorter first, then the taller next.

Also like the rendering on the site
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2482/600nlsd5mj.png

Finally, the digging began. They gonna start with north tower first and then the south tower at later phrase? Or both at same time?

They are going to begin with the north tower first (shorter one). They haven't even started to market the units for the taller southern tower yet.

Not only is 50 East Chestnut ready to kick off, but 600 North Lake Shore Drive will start caissons probably tomorrow as well.

http://img303.imageshack.us/img303/6785/p10102419md.jpg

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Slow down with the good news already ! Next we're going to hear that 7SD's coming back. :nuts:

Damn, all of these sites are all coming online at the same time. Now add Waterview and few others and our photographers are going to need to quit their jobs :)

I'm intrigued by the for sale sign on building due west of 600 lsd.

why Mr. A. ? plan on buying? :)

This is too fuckin awesome.

It's like we were waiting and waiting and waiting, then all of a sudden in late 2005....

An ORGASM of construction!

why Mr. A. ? plan on buying? :)
Actually I was hoping to see that structure razed; it is becoming something of an eyesore in that rapidly redeveloping area. It's a great location.

Actually I was hoping to see that structure razed; it is becoming something of an eyesore in that rapidly redeveloping area. It's a great location.

Are you crazy? It';s not at all an eresore. It has beautiful ornamentation, and I for one would hate to see it go. We can't tear down every old building that needs a bit of work in the name of redevelopment.

Are you crazy? It';s not at all an eresore. It has beautiful ornamentation, and I for one would hate to see it go. We can't tear down every old building that needs a bit of work in the name of redevelopment.
Isn't that ornamentation confined to the facade only? The other three faces, if memory serves, don't present well at all. Of course, I can never rule out that I'm talking crazy. :nuts:

^that is always a posiblility:)
btw frumie, you get my pm?

600 Lake Shore Drive is now officially under construction :)

Yay!

Alright! I like 600 LSD rendering!

^that is always a posiblility:)
btw frumie, you get my pm?
Yes, thanks for the memories. :wave:

Site update, Saturday 12 Nov:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/600NLSD2--5-11-12-01.jpg

I was able to snap a shot of the model's South face before the very pleasant sales rep at the Sales Center insisted that I tour the floor mockup. The South wall is much broader than I'd anticipated:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/600NLSD2005-11-12-02.jpg

Thank you, wrabbit, for your time in taking pictures of the construction. Do you have any idea when the marketing for south tower begins?

Do you have any idea when the marketing for south tower begins?

Alas, I do not; however, the sales center told me that the N tower is 70% sold.

THe base of the tower crane is now in place. According to the City of chicago website, the developer currently has a permit for 2 cranes.

I live nearby this development. When the developer presented his plans to the community I remember that he made concession to set back the south tower from the drive to enhance day light for the ohio beach area. However, a recent visit to the seller's showroom I got the impression from the drawings and models that the developer never kept his promise. Any comments?

McHugh Building 600 North Lake Shore Drive


CHICAGO, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- James McHugh Construction Co. has begun
construction of 600 N. Lake Shore Drive, a two-building condominium complex on
Chicago's lakefront, company officials announced.
Located at the ends of Ohio and Ontario streets at Lake Shore Drive, the
development will include a 40-story, 509,000-square-foot north tower with 155
homes and a 46-story, 541,000-square-foot south tower with 246 homes. The
buildings will rise from a nine-story base, which also will serve as a bridge
between the two structures and include parking and resident services such as a
fitness center and business center. A 20,000-square-foot outdoor terrace atop
the base, complete with sculpture garden, will serve as an environmentally
sensitive green roof while providing outdoor amenities.
McHugh is serving as general contractor for the cast-in-place concrete
buildings, being developed by the Chicago-based team of Belgravia Group Ltd.
and Sandz Development Co., along with architects Pappageorge/Haymes Ltd.,
Chicago.
McHugh has begun construction of the base and the north building, with
first move-ins scheduled for spring 2007, when the south building construction
is slated to begin.
The exterior of 600 N. Lake Shore Drive will feature expanses of windows
to reflect Lake Michigan, with glass and aluminum rail balconies to complete
the reflective effect, along with bands of metal panels and architectural
poured-in-place and precast concrete. Inside, each floor will feature no more
than six condominiums, with homes ranging in size from 1,000 square feet with
one bedroom and 1-1/2 baths to more than 2,500 square feet, with three
bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths. All homes will include balconies, oak floors in
living and dining rooms, marble foyers, ceiling heights of more than nine
feet, stainless steel appliances and custom-style cabinetry.
Among the many challenges of the job will be working in a tight, 42,600-
square-foot site to erect more than one million square feet of space, said
Trevor Sheldon, McHugh project manager. Bumping up to Lake Shore Drive and
working in a residential area with noise and traffic restrictions also will
require the logistical and scheduling skills that McHugh has displayed in
other recent high-rise projects on the Gold Coast, including 50 East Chestnut
and the Residences at Lake Shore Park.

Founded in 1897, McHugh is one of Chicago's oldest and largest general
contracting, construction management and consulting firms. More information is
available at http://www.mchughconstruction.com .

The sales center for South Tower is now opened, according to Belgravia Group's webpage.

I wonder if they are using precast concrete for the entire building because of the limited space and noice restraints.

I wonder if they are using precast concrete for the entire building because of the limited space and noice restraints.


:eek2:

I wonder if they are using precast concrete for the entire building because of the limited space and noice restraints.

as far as I know it's all poured-in-place concrete

I re-read the article and saw where I got misinformed.

Quote:
...along with bands of metal panels and architectural
poured-in-place and precast concrete.

Just right of center. Probably should have thrown in some blue-ish color, but meh.
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/2136/pnn5ji.th.jpg (http://img124.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pnn5ji.jpg)

The Sales Center has a new Cityscape model of the two buildings. It's quite impressive! It almost looks like a glass scupture of the Chicago skyline. I only have a picturephone which would not do it justice. Take a look at it. Perhaps you can photo it for the audience. :wave:

http://www.midwestconstructionmag.com/news/building/default.asp#1

Lake Shore Drive Condo Starts

Construction has started on 600 N. Lake Shore Drive, a two-building condominium complex in Chicago.

Located at the ends of Ohio and Ontario streets, the development will include a 40-story, 509,000-sq.-ft. north tower with 155 units and 46-story, 541,000-sq.-ft. south tower with 246 units.

The buildings will rise from a nine-story base, which also will serve as a bridge between the two structures and include parking and resident services such as a fitness center and business center. A 20,000-sq.-ft. outdoor terrace atop the base, complete with sculpture garden, will serve as a green roof while providing residents with outdoor amenities.

Construction of the base and the north building has begun. First move-ins are scheduled for spring 2007, when construction on the south building is slated to begin.

The exterior will feature expanses of windows to reflect Lake Michigan, with glass and aluminum railed balconies to complete the reflective effect, along with bands of metal panels and architectural poured-in-place and precast concrete. In front of the building, a black granite, infinity-style reflecting pool will add style and visual drama to the landscaped area.

James McHugh Construction Co. is serving as general contractor for the buildings, being developed by the Chicago-based team of Belgravia Group Ltd. and Sandz Development Co., along with architects Pappageorge/Haymes Ltd.

Good, good. I'm going to take a look at that site tomorrow, then.

they're putting up a second tower crane for this project

Taken yesterday by Pherek on SSP (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=2207646&postcount=1701)

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7959/200607260894do4.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7748/200607260897xd6.jpg

Yesterday by SolarWind

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5913/p8250170ay0.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7959/200607260894do4.jpg
Yesterday by SolarWind

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5913/p8250170ay0.jpg

Is it me or is it just not going anywhere from last update? That is a whole month! :runaway:
Thanks for update tho!:)

Pics from 10/14:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/zipzip727/1.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/zipzip727/2.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/zipzip727/3.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/zipzip727/5.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/zipzip727/6.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/zipzip727/8.jpg

Thanks for the pics.

I'll have to echo some other peoples' thoughts here--are they building both towers now? Sure looks like it

Yep, they are building both towers.

These babies are just going to be dead sexy.

These babies are just going to be dead sexy.
Any really good images of these babies Geoff?

All I've got.

http://static.flickr.com/79/276802764_51ac414aaf_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/85/276802738_a9d4765895_o.jpg

god how much better are these than an empty lot

Sweet! Thanks Geoff

Yep, they are building both towers.

No, actually they aren't buildinh both towers at once. It was always the plan and idea to build the base and parking for both towers at once.
As you can see in the most recent photos, the north tower is now taking off and the south buiolding is stopped at the 9th floor, which is as far as parking goes.

Hmm.. it's not my favorite style of architecture, BUT it does do an EXCELLENT job with the vernacular style of North Lake Shore Drive, even though it doesn't have to. I like it.

January 12, 2007

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http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6959/dsc0237copysd0.jpg

^So I understand why they put up two cranes because of the podium construction but do you think they will just keep the second crane standing until they get the go ahead to begin the south tower?

...Wait... I just read the thread title so I might be a little thick headed this evening but is the south tower now u/c too!?

^So I understand why they put up two cranes because of the podium construction but do you think they will just keep the second crane standing until they get the go ahead to begin the south tower?

...Wait... I just read the thread title so I might be a little thick headed this evening but is the south tower now u/c too!?

Both are under construction, yep. But the south tower will still go up after the north tower. Even though the south tower is on pause, enough of it has been built that it's considered "under construction."

I love this building's architecture! But I am also afraid that I will feel it dated 30 years from now. Reminds me of one of those terrible 1960s highrises in Edgewater.

Both are under construction, yep. But the south tower will still go up after the north tower. Even though the south tower is on pause, enough of it has been built that it's considered "under construction."

Technically the status of this tower could be considered "ON HOLD". There hasn't been any activity on it for the past 6 months. Maybe before the end of the month I will go to the sales center and ask them when construction on the south tower will resume.

^Fair enough. I was just going by the three main developmental stages we use here (proposed, approved, under construction). If we want to introduce the intermediate "On hold" phase, I'm fine with that. But it also implies that construction may not necessarily continue. And we expect construction to continue, don't we?

I think "on hold" is a good category to have (it certainly would have fit The Claire for a while, or the MBC right now).

Also, I don't know that I agree with this tower feeling dated... it's pure modernism which never really goes out of style. So, it might not feel as cutting-edge as some others, but, it will always be in style.

Obviously, the views from the front units will be nice, lake views, but what will you see from the other units in the back or side?

You know... not much. Just downtown Chicago.

The short building behind 600 N LSD (the one the developer refused to incorporate into 600):

Is it it a landmark building?

What's in there?

Any ideas on what happens to it now?


:ohno:

Taken yesterday:

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1356/600nlsd2107vm5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ nice shot! Is that from the Aon center?

^^ nice shot! Is that from the Aon center?

Yep.

February 15, 2007

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6343/dsc0614copybq2.jpg

^^ nice

Is the south tower U/C again? Or was that crane always there?

Is the south tower U/C again? Or was that crane always there?


The crane has been there for the past 6-8 months, and it's still on hold. It will probably resume construction sometime this spring-fall.

Taken today. I spoke with a couple of construction workers who told me the north tower is nearly topped out, and they'll be moving over to the south tower very soon.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3194/600nlsd1sl1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/1483/600nlsd2ls0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/189/600nlsd3ic1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3221/600nlsd4qw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

cant quite put my finger on it, but i really love this building! :)

Thanks for the pics, Hydrogen

From today

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http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/7799/dsc07308co2.jpg

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http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2069/dsc07310wk9.jpg

http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/2193/dsc07311op0.jpg

I note that if you scout the real estate ads for the river west that you will find one bedroom condominium ads for 600 N. LSD. I guess they have trouble selling these units?

From this evening...this warm and glorious evening:)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8379/600nlsdeb9.jpg

From today:

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/4622/660nlakeshorecm9.jpg


http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/4417/600nlakeshoredj1.jpg

So is the north ***** topped out yet?

******* **** ***** ***s :banana:

It looks like the north ***** is T/O.

April 5, 2007

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4-14-07


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Taken today (Parkview West in lower left corner):
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2103/600nlsdvf6.jpg

5-13-07

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http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3708/dsc07777tf9.jpg

Turning out better than I thought it would!

how come the gray panels in between the windows are a lighter gray the the new ones? Will they be changing them later so that they will all match?

The blue-grey metal panels on two out of every three floors are suppose to match the window frame and glass color. Every third floor will have a band of poured-in-place concrete that I'm assuming will be painted white. See the picture below to get the effect.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/253/517677486_87c91a04ed.jpg

i got to say that the more i see this project unfolding, the more i really think there's something unique in Chicago going on here.

Pardon the grainy shot, but this is going to be a nice addition to the LSD skyline. Just wait till the south tower gets up to 47 stories (six more than the TO'd north tower.)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/519174378_8bfc774e52_o.jpg

Nice pic, Chiman.

I read an article in Crains awhile back that said the same architect did both buildings. Does anyone know who did these towers?

I honestly can't believe the same architects did 600 and 530 Lake Shore.

Architect is the ubiquitous Pappageorge/Haymes, Ltd. – you can check out a listing of their buildings on Emporis at

http://www.emporis.com/en/cd/cm/?id=pappageorgehaymes,ltd-chicago-il-usa

(530 North Lake Shore Drive was probably not their finest hour.)

530 Lake Shore has some merit. Some of the detailing isn't too bad. I guess some people like that sort of traditional aesthetic although I myself am not too crazy about it.

P/H really did a nice job with 600 Lake Shore though. It's got to be hard to design 2 modernist buildings in the shadow of Mies's 860-880 Lake Shore drive. It would've been easier to just do 530B and 530C and called it a day I suppose, but it looks like they made an effort on this one.

The tower crane is coming down from the north tower today -- June 2, 2007.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1147/526337866_926cbb00e9_o.jpg

Architect is the ubiquitous Pappageorge/Haymes, Ltd. – you can check out a listing of their buildings on Emporis at

http://www.emporis.com/en/cd/cm/?id=pappageorgehaymes,ltd-chicago-il-usa

(530 North Lake Shore Drive was probably not their finest hour.)

Was not 530 N LSD originally supposed to be 40 stories?

Chiman, your pics are awesome!

I didn't live here yet, so I don't know the background, but a little height would have helped 530. It just seems a little too heavy. Maybe it's the paint scheme?

But these 600 towers "feel" great. Any word on whether or not they're going to paint them or leave them natural concrete?

Based on the pics in the brochure, it looks like it will be painted some shade of white.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/538672094_615b7f70ca_o.jpg

Thanks for the info, Chiman. I hope they don't paint it white and stays a warmer color that feels more like concrete.

How come no new pics today?:dunno:

Detail work is progressing on the "flip-top" that conceals the mechanicals and houses the clubhouse for the rooftop deck of the north tower.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/562657847_cbe62c1909.jpg

Hey Chiman, it looks like only you and I get how cool this project is. :)

June 12, 2007

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I don't particularly care for these buildings. I don't like the Carolina blue color and the flat face. The rendering on page one made it appear that there was more depth to the front. It looked classier. Eventually these two will melt into the skyline and I won't think about them anymore.

Nice pics. Did you use a filter on those??

I actually think the buildings pull off much better than the flat elevations. If you'll note, the front balconies are still not in and half the front facade is still covered in wood.

Also, the glass isn't blue. It's actually gray, but the UV coating reads like blue in sunlight. If you see it in an overcast sky, it looks really gray.

I think these 2 buildings are a really good example of clean, minimal modernism especially in light of their proximity to Mies' buildings on Lakeshore Dr....although I better be careful how I say that or that one guy on these boards will acuse me of using 'second year design' language again.
:lol:

I do think it's funny that this project was the legendary "beach killer" I read so much about before moving here....I guess it is as there's nobody on that beach in these shots.

Yes, I used a polarizing filter. It helped deepen the blue sky and cut down on some of the glare.

I appreciate your response Helmet Yawn. I realize you could have easily flamed me because my opinion differs than yours. You bring up some good points and may I need to reserve judgment until the towers are finished. I've been known to change my mind over time. Some buildings grow on me.

That's cool. After all, we're just here to exchange ideas!!

You know what I'm wondering, was Trump's building supposed to look as blue as it does? I seem to remember it being grayer in the original renderings....wasn't it?

I do think it's funny that this project was the legendary "beach killer" I read so much about before moving here....I guess it is as there's nobody on that beach in these shots.
Well these pictures were taken in the morning. I saw a girl playing with her dog and a guy that looked like he had slept on the beach over night. It was a really nice day and probably filled up later on.

You know what I'm wondering, was Trump's building supposed to look as blue as it does? I seem to remember it being grayer in the original renderings....wasn't it?
Yes, some of the original renderings made it appear gray. The official Trump Tower (http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/1741/3570991zc.jpg) rendering has a bluish quality. Although I've seen Trump Tower look blue, dark blue, silver, and even green when reflecting the river. As someone said previously, it's really "moody".

I don't particularly care for these buildings. I don't like the Carolina blue color and the flat face. The rendering on page one made it appear that there was more depth to the front. It looked classier. Eventually these two will melt into the skyline and I won't think about them anymore.
By "classier" do you mean "classical?" These towers are dead sexy. A perfect example of the simplicity that's been lost in architecture. They are exactly what they need to be.

Yes, I used a polarizing filter. It helped deepen the blue sky and cut down on some of the glare.

Nice shots. Not to be too off-topic, but the filter looks like it's doing a great job. I picked one up myself (circular Hoya) a few days ago but haven't yet had the opportunity to use it.

By "classier" do you mean "classical?" These towers are dead sexy. A perfect example of the simplicity that's been lost in architecture. They are exactly what they need to be.
No, I meant classier - high class, stylish. My initial reaction was that these are boring powder blue boxes. As I posted previously, I'll try to keep an open mind and wait until they are done before completely dismissing them as a poor design. I occasionally change my mind.

Nice shots. Not to be too off-topic, but the filter looks like it's doing a great job. I picked one up myself (circular Hoya) a few days ago but haven't yet had the opportunity to use it.
Great, I look forward to seeing your results.

I absolutely love the mid-century modern look of this development. It fits Lake Shore Drive beautifully (think Gold Coast in the 1960s) and it’s not like anything else being built.

Here’s some interesting history on the design. I don’t see this info earlier in this thread. Keep in mind that this is really old, but I think it’s nice to hear what the architect and the developer were thinking.

I found this info on the web and I’m not sure exactly how to credit the authors – I’ve included web addresses that you can follow back to the source documents. This originally came from YoChicago and New Homes Magazine.

#1— From New Homes Magazine – Barry Pearce - Create date7/21/05
Last modified 8/1/06

I like this because it quotes Demetri Stavrianos from Pappageorge/Haymes:

[QUOTE]
The result is the “fraternal twin” condominium highrises – a 40-story tower and a 46-story tower – at 600 N Lake Shore Dr.

“We moved this building a couple different times—even in the 11th hour—as a response to the neighborhood concerns, and we ended with something that everyone can be happy with,” said Demetri Stavrianos, an associate at architecture firm Pappageorge / Haymes. “If you’re doing your job right as an architect you’re concerned about the legacy you’re leaving with the neighborhood.”
…
The towers have been designed to optimize a location facing the lake on one side and Streeterville on the other.
…
“In a sense you have to respond both to the city and the lake,” Stavrianos said. “Whenever you look at these buildings they’ll always have that dynamic separation between the city architecture and the ‘lake effect.’”
The courtyard on the west, for example, reflects Streeterville in its poured, painted concrete, while the tower’s glass and steel were dictated by lake views.
“The lake effect pieces will be more streamlined, more modern,” he says. “It has a fluidity when you use glass and metal.” Source http://wibiti.com/HomePageView.aspx?v=v&c=0&HpID=%c2%bfUY%e2%80%9a
[END QUOTE]

#2 – New Homes Magazine by Barry Pearce 5/21/04
This one quotes Alan Lev from Belgravia

[QUOTE]
"We had a nice meeting with SOAR," Lev said. "They asked to tweak a few things, but they seemed to really like it. (Ald.) Natarus seems inclined to like it. He wants us to meet with neighborhood groups."
Lev acknowledges that the views of some nearby residents may be affected, but he says that having a new "jewel along the lake" will more than compensate. Lev says that "jewel" will nod to Mies van der Rohe's famous 860-880 N. Lake Shore Drive buildings, which are heavy on steel and glass and express their frames in exemplary Modernist fashion. The designs for 600 N. Lake Shore have not been finalized but will be heavy on glass and include sculpture gardens on both the ground level and above the parking garage.

Source:

http://**************/magazine/high-rises/belgravia-plans-two-lake-shore-condo-towers_682


[END QUOTE]

June 12, 2007

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On the webpage the garage podium portion b/t the two towers is green. Do they plan on painting it green or is it supposed to get covered up by ivy over time?

Thought this was interesting -- if you take the color away it clears some of the construction clutter and gives a better view of the lines of the building.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/571375737_baca9a6fce_o.jpg

I just think these two epitomize the beauty of modernism that has, for the most part, been completely lost anymore.

They do look pretty strong considering they aren't even done yet!

I'm just glad someone didn't back away from the challenge of designing 2 modern residential buildings so close to 860-880 and 900-910 Lakeshore Drive....too bad they didn't call them 600-610 LSD.

re: Smurf's question about the greenery on the parking podium, it looks like some vining kind of plants. It's one weakness to the building in my view. Thats a lot of area to cover with ivy, not to mention the green roof/sculpture garden atop the parking structure. Plus someone should have noticed that this is Chicago -- what's it going to look like all winter long?

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I heard about this through the grapevine....They're putting a stainless steel cable system to support vine growth on the concrete walls that's supposed to be pretty impressive with or without vines.

If it's anything like what they did at the base of University Hall on UIC's campus it's utter uselessness. The system is complete rubbish and has yet to ever grow much of anything in the three years that it's been there.

Vines unlike skyscrapers cannot grow 10 feet per week. I'm more concerned about how these buildings will look in 20-30 years, than 9 months after topping out. You think the ivy at Wrigley just appeared in time for the Whales' first season?

Of course, UIC could be neglecting basic fertilization/watering, which would explain the lack of growth. The system is not necessarily at fault.

Just think of it, a green wall with that presence and exposure in a neighborhood of high rises...It's a great idea.

Lots of people talk about "greening" things in this city. It's become a catch marketing phrase instead of the sensitive ecological contribution it was intended to be.

Here's one development that's actually attempting to walk the walk, and to my knowledge, has never talked the talk about "being green". I for one greatly applaud the effort.

I would hardly consider tossing some ivy on a wall an effort to be "green."

^Perhaps not, but it still beats a blank concrete wall.

I read that the top of the garage is also a Green Roof and they're using low E glass on the entire exterior.

Let's have a little perspective. How many developers in any American city right now would even consider an 'ivy covered wall' with this visibility and size? It is a bold move and should be applauded.

I will reserve judgement until i see the final results because so far, every move on these buildings seems to have been thoughtfully considered.

I'm hoping for the best, but if the greenery on the vertical walls is a flop it will require a finacially painful fix from the condo association in 10 years.

Meanwhile, I was in the neighborhood yesterday and saw what looks like a test swatch of paint on the lower west side of the north tower. Looks like a near perfect match for the precast concrete that hides the back of the parking podium.

This should make Helmet happy, but I was hoping for something lighter to highlight the vetical lines and the every-third-story horizontal bands.

But maybe it's not what they'll choose for the final color.

Looks like rain today, but will take a snapshot when I get a chance.

Perhaps they're testing out some sort of primer? The original renderings clearly show the tower finished in white - that would be a pretty big change to try and sneak in under the radar.

I for one hope it is the color and it isn't white.
However, leaving it natural concrete would've been ideal.

What an iconic twosome.

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of white on large expanses, or any bright color for that matter.

The bright colors reflect too much solar energy down to ground level. We painted our house a shade of yellow 1.5 years ago, and unfortunately, we chose the semi-gloss. A flat expanse of clapboard on the rear of the house creates an extremely oppressive environment beneath it. Glass also reflects solar energy, but it also displays the cool blue of the sky which psychologically lessens the effect.

Hey Chiman, hit us with some fresh pics!

OK, Helmet, since you asked...

Here's a shot I took today showing the stripe of test paint on the back of the north tower. Still looks too dark to me, but like Geoff said, it may be primer.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1428/626098969_b134d829a7.jpg

It actually looks pretty good to me, but I was hoping they'd leave it exposed concrete. It's got a slight contrast to the precast which I think looks nice.

Of course that's the trouble with poured concrete highrises. They crack, so you have to paint them. Sealing the concrete alone won't work well in this climate. And if you go that route, it needs to be reapplied every couple of years anyways.

June 26, 2007

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June 20, 2007

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We're about due for a couple new pics of these towers.

Chiman...??
Retro....??
Geoff...??

...I'd do it myself but for some reason my Powerbook won't download on that site.

Not much noteworthy happening while we wait for the south tower to top-out -- 10 more floors by my count --I'm thinking by Labor Day.

Am still waiting for glass to be installed in the balcony frames and, of course the painting of the north tower should begin soon.

Meanwhile, I'm hoping for the best with the greenery on the garage walls!




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View from the lake --

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Its a shame that such a high value site got IMO infill. I was and continue to be underwelmed by these two buildings.

Based on renderings of the final project that I've seen and not photos of a project that is at best, 60% completed right now, I respectfully disagee. So far, I'd have to say it's coming together pretty well in my humble opinion.

As far as the overall concept, I happen to like this type of minimalist modernism myself. That's why I also love Contemporaine and Skybridge.

Now if you want to talk infill, let's talk about 840 LSD, a project that sits in the shadow of Mies's 860-880 LSD.

Its a shame that such a high value site got IMO infill. I was and continue to be underwelmed by these two buildings.

What is "IMO"? ^^

IMO = 'in my opinion' ......
of course 'IMMO' would mean 'in my misguided opinion', which in this case would be more appropriate. :angel:

IMO = 'in my opinion' ......
of course 'IMMO' would mean 'in my misguided opinion', which in this case would be more appropriate. :angel:

Thanks for the enlightment. Although I like the buildings, I think it would have been better if the South Building was not as massive (less wide). I also think that the developer missed an opportunity to take advantage of lake views for the West corner apartments of the South Building by moving it a just little farther west. Some of those western upper floor apartments would have seen the Lake better (and the Oak Street Beach area) by looking past the Hotel W. Also, the developer should have incorporated the neighboring Dunham Building. This building is now empty and abandoned. Question: Is the Dunham Building falling apart? I noticed that there is some kind of protective (chicken wire) covering on the southwest corner of the building.

I assume that part of the reason that neither tower is set back to the western edge of the parking structure base is so that there will always be some separation from whatever might be built on the lot to the west. Aside from the Dunham building (don’t know what’s in store for that), I believe the rest of the property to the west is owned by Northwestern Memorial. There is a small MRI facility there now, but who knows what they might do in the future.

And who knows what’s in store for the W-Hotel – I can’t imagine that there would be an outcry if it was replaced.

At least the views to the east should be assured unless someone buys air rights over Lake Shore Drive!

Didn't know where to post this, but 600LSD is just up the block from 860-880 so I figured it was geographically sound....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Ujve7PuWk

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Great find Helmut^^

August 17, 2007

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8-18-07

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I was wondering if someone could please take a couple pics of the entry canopy on the lake side? I'd heard something had been put up.

The front entry is under construction, but not too grand yet (an understatement to be sure -- see picture). The main entry will be the porte cochere between Ontario and Ohio on the west side (inside the building).

Meanwhile, the painting of the north tower continues and looks good to me.

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September 21, 2007

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Nice pic. I like it that you can kind of see 600 Fairbanks off in the distance.

I think this project and 600 Fairbanks are the 'best of the best ' from the recent high rise boom. While as drastically different stylistically as apples-to-oranges, they both succeed.

Hmm... you don't think that 340 and the Contemporaine deserve to be in the same class?

Sorry, I forgot Contemporaine.

I don't really like 340 to be honest with you. I think it looks like an office building. Plus the curved north facade is completely out of place conceptually.

I agree about Contemporaine, I like it more every time I see it and the garage is the gold-standard, in my opinion. I don’t think much of 340 – the design is too cluttered for my taste.

Meanwhile, regarding 600 LSD, I hear that north tower occupancy is suppose to start this month, but still looks like weeks away to me.

They’re making progress on the west side entryway. Couldn’t get close enough to get a decent picture, but the two lane roadway that provides entrance/egress from Ohio and Ontario is paved with brick or stone, the east wall which contains the porte cochere entry to the lobby is being clad in what looks like honed stone of some kind, and the west wall pedestrian cut-through has a floor to ceiling curtain-wall of semi-opaque glass with lighting from recessed cans.

I hope it isn’t just coincidental that the curtain-wall looks a lot like the glass on the ground floors of 860-880 and 900-910. (see below)

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2595/chicagobuildings018bo6.jpg

Taken today:
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Rare photo from the lake side. Recently added to 600 Lake Shore's webpage.

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I like it....even though it looks a bit retro, hmm, anyone else think so?

If by "retro," you mean modern... then, yes, I agree. But, isn't that the point?

By retro I mean like 70's design.....

By retro I mean like 70's design.....

More like the 50's.

The architect and developer of 600 North Lake Shore claim they drew inspiration from Mies. 860-880 was designed in the late 1940's, completed in 1951, -- and still looks amazing!

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7677/chicagobuildings040lo5.jpg

Nice. I like it, I'm just saying....

I Dont No Why But for some reason the north tower reminds off 340 E. Randolph

Rare photo from the lake side. Recently added to 600 Lake Shore's webpage.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1952/lgsept071vs0.jpg

I Dont No Why But for some reason the north tower reminds off 340 E. Randolph

It's the horizontal white stripes every few floors, the vertical white edges, and the "not-90-degrees" angled corner.

They're taking down the tower crane on the south tower -- time to call this on topped-out??

Also, the first tennants have moved in to the north tower. The lobby is staffed and partially completed and they're adding the details to the drive-through and pedestrian passageway.

Here are some shots from today:

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My first attempt at stitching some photo's --

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5513/600lsdpanoramabe6.jpg

From Belgravia's website:

600 North Lake Shore Drive Occupancy Permits Approved by City. First condominium closings are underway.

Developers Belgravia Group, Ltd., and Sandz Development Co., Inc. received occupancy permits for 600 North Lake Shore Drive, a two-phase condominium development featuring 400 residences in two high-rise buildings at the Ohio Street Beach. Closings have started in the north tower, and south tower closings are expected mid-2008. Alan D. Lev, President and COO of Belgravia Group, Ltd. states regarding the approval process, “We are pleased that we navigated through the occupancy process with relative ease”.

The north and south towers represent the third towers developed by Belgravia Group and Sandz Development in the past seven years, totaling 520 units valued in excess of $500MM. Richard Zisook, Sandz Development Vice President states, “Construction of the buildings has been running smoothly, and we look forward to timely deliveries of the balance of north and south tower units”.

Over 90% of the north tower and over 50% of the south tower are sold. David W. (Buzz) Ruttenberg, Chairman and CEO states, “the success of the buildings continues to defy what the national press would have you believe that no one is buying a home anymore”.

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^Definitely topped out now. Thanks for the shots.

Taken today:
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The north facade of the north tower is about 60-70% painted - looks good but perhaps easier to see brightness of the white color in the sunlight...

They've painted the entire west face of the north tower and are starting on the south face. They had tested a few more colors lately on the west face and chose the greyest of the lot -- thank goodness! I was afraid they'd pick another shade of beige -- just what Streeterville doesn't need!

Anyway, I think it will look good -- if the sun ever comes out again I'll try to get a picture to post.

December 19, 2007

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Thanks for all of these updates, Retro.

^^^^
Ditto.
Great shots as usual.
Thanks for the Christmas presents!

Glass almost complete in top floor of south tower.
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Looks really good. :cheers2:

All but the last bits of the Dunham Building are gone.

I'm assuming 600 North LSD will finish the pre-cast cladding of the parking podium, but it will still look, well..., like a parking podium.

Hopefully Northwestern Memorial will put something interesting on the Dunham/MRI building lot.


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Taken today:
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could someone - chiman...? wrabbit...? hydro...? retro...? - please take some more pics of these two buildings? it is funny that the museum park tower and these two all came from p/h. i wouldn'tve pegged that in a million years.

Not much new to show until they get rid of the construction elevator on the south tower -- but you can start to see how much better the north tower looks without the elevator and plywood -- it still needs paint to highlight the horizontal lines.

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/5580/march08004fa9.jpg

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These really turned out pretty decent, plus anything that diminishes the presence of that awful W Hotel is good in my book.

really good i think. hard to believe it's a p/h job. maybe they had someone else design it for them....?

Helmet!!

I thought you wrote this Web site off? Glad to see you back.

Out of all the towers recently completed I wish these were left unpainted. *ssssiiiiggghhhh*

thanks bro.


it is unfortunate, but they paint them because of the cracking that comes along with doing a concrete building. the cost of sealing and resealing concrete every couple seasons in this climate vs. painting a building every 5 to10 years adds up to some real $$$....money that most developers don't like to pay to condo associations when they get sued after a couple of years because the building starts to "fall apart"...!!!

i do give the architect credit for picking a color that looks a lot like natural concrete.

more of these, please.

Here's a different point of view -- from a photo MLS listing for a unit in 512 McClurg.

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5792/512nmcclurgct4901locatifj5.jpg

this is P/H's best project.

does anyone know if they started putting up the green wall yet? hopefully it hasn't been VE'd out.

Looks like the green roof is being installed on the "sculpture garden", so I'm thinking the greenery on the front and south walls is still in the works.

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Taken today:
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nice pics, guys.

Ground control to Major Yawn (taken today):
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yawn....??? i think these are pretty good myself.


ohhhhhhhhhhhhh yawn....that's me. sorry bro. duh. see what a few hours of sleep'll do for you???? =)

^Lol. I must say these two have turned out extremely well, though they don't look much like the rendering.

I really think they will look a lot closer to the renderings when the south tower construction elevator finally comes down (Decemberish ??).

Here's a shot I posted earlier that shows how much better the north tower looks sans elevator.

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i think what i like about these buildings is that they DO have multiple perceptions based on the angle or distance you're viewing them from.

i'm looking forward to the green walls going up. in addition to them and the green roof terrace/sculpture garden and low-e glass, this project is very quietly a lot greener than most high rises out there. i wonder why they didn't over-publicize it for marketing purposes?

Second attempt at an earlier shot:
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Looks like most of this is painted now and they've started planting the green roof and walls.

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Taken 7/5:
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damn, bro. nice pic. is that a composite?

This project looks even better in person....the concrete looks more alive.

damn, bro. nice pic. is that a composite?

Yep. A few shots stitched together. Here's another (600 N LSD's glass looks so nice):

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/3325/adlerpanorama13tt9.jpg

Taken tonight:
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you totally captured the concept of the orthogonal vs. the 'lake effect' pieces. unbelievable picture.

this is one of the best pictures i've ever seen on this site. i don't want it to fall thru the cracks/postings without hydro getting his props....not that what i feel matters....photoshop... =)

^^ i_am_hydrogen, what a beautiful shot. The shot has a fishbowl feel with the buildings curving back in both directions. Is this an effect or real? Either way, it's a fine picture and a fine tribute to these buildings.

Thanks a lot, gentlemen. The apparent curvature is a product of distortion.

This project looks even better in person....the concrete looks more alive.

Very true. I couldn't quite figure out why these buildings generated such excitement from you guys until I rode down to Ohio St beach myself. They look fantastic in person.

the same guy who did these did this building too. he left p and h 3 years ago.
http://uniquechicago.blogspot.com/2008/04/432-grant-place-chicago-finest-and.html

the same guy who did these did this building too. he left p and h 3 years ago.
http://uniquechicago.blogspot.com/2008/04/432-grant-place-chicago-finest-and.html

432 Grant Place is a shocking departure from it's LP setting -- and unfortunately surounded by butt-ugly red brick townhouses with fortress-like brick walls protecting them from the evils of Lincoln Park (probably built when the neighborhood was still transitioning.)

Anyway, too bad the guy left P/H -- although it's safe to say he must have been swimming against the tide considering the look of most of P/H's work.

someone said they're starting to put up the green walls. could someone snap a pic??

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11148245@N07/2827984170/

^^ It didn't show up for me.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2827984170_0c5c5232fd_b.jpg

^ 3 sets of twins in that photo.

any pics of the green wall going up??

any pics of the green wall going up....now......?? someone told me it looked good.

The wall is up, but there isn't any green on it. Too late in the season?

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Here's a picture of the support system that's been up for several weeks. I'm pretty sure there will be something mounted to this that will actually support the greenery.

Meanwhile, they are working on the front plaza -- 4 huge sycamore trees went in last week and they're pouring cement for the reflecting pool and other planters and a foundation for the sculpture.

Lot's of money still going into this -- very nice quality -- also the art collection for the interior and finishes to the two roof-top community rooms and decks.

The so-called "sculpture garden" on the roof of the parking podium is unimpressive, but at least it's "green".

looks good so far.

is the south green wall any further along?

they started growing the trees 2 years ago.

Taken today:
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/3004426970_e44b08d6e8_o.jpg)

Taken on 11/4:
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nice.

i like the optical illusion that the north tower is further west than it really is because of the height difference in the two towers.

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Here's a blurb about 600 North Lake Shore written by Blair Kamin in an article in the Chicago Tribune a couple of weeks ago. It talks about Museum Park East, Echelon at K Station, and 600 N LSD. You can see the whole article at the Trib or on Belgravia's website
http://www.belgraviagroup.com/viewHeadlineArticle.php?id=18.


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That influence [the city's design standards] can be discerned at 600 North Lake Shore Drive, a condo project developed by the Belgravia Group and Sandz Development. There, Pappageorge/Haymes put a fresh spin on the Chicago tradition of paired residential towers. The exemplar of that tradition is just up the Drive, Mies van der Rohe’s structurally expressive 860-880 Lake Shore Drive high-rises. They are the steel-and-glass boxes that changed the face of skylines around the world.

With a smaller site to play with than at 860-880, the architects designed un-identical high-rises—the south one 47 stories, the north one 41 stories—and slipped a 10-story parking structure between them. The towers have an appealing directness, their trapezoidal contours shaped by the city street grid and the diagonal slash of Lake Shore Drive. Their varying heights create a more dynamic presence than identical twin buildings would have produced.
“Siblings,” Haymes calls them.

They are most attractive, almost swanlike, made so by a combination of moves big and small. The big one daringly extends the towers’ inward-facing concrete walls to the top of the buildings, where they fold at a right angle into roofs that overhang community rooms and mechanical equipment. Here, concrete seems as light as paper—a welcome change from the massive concrete parking garages that mar the base of so many new residential towers. A variety of details, such as stacked inset balconies, lend 600’s high-rises appealing visual rhythms and refinement.

Many Streeterville residents fought the towers because of the shadows they would cast on Ohio Street Beach, yet their urban design is are not oppressive.

Stiltlike columns open surrounding sidewalks to views of the lakefront. There is an inviting entrance along Lake Shore Drive. All this makes the towers far more pedestrian-friendly than One Museum Park East, elevating them to a level that good skyscrapers are supposed to attain: attractive on the street and the skyline. They are easily the best of the Pappageorge/Haymes trio.

it's the best project they've ever done. period.

it's the best project they've ever done. period.

i think these 2 buildings are ugly and out of place. :cheers:

funny, that's what they said about 860-880 lakeshore drive.

I dont see anything particularly attractive about those 2 either. or am I supposed to automatically love them because they are mies?

I actually like 600 Lakeshore. Nice, clean, elegant design. As for 860-880, can anyone explain (to a non-architect) why they are so revered? I get the basic history behind them, and can appreciate that. But leaving out the historical aspects, what's so special about these buildings? (i.e. I want to appreciate them, but perhaps I just don't get it...)

http://usa.archiseek.com/illinois/chicago/860_880_lake_shore_drive_apartments.html

i think these 2 buildings are ugly and out of place. :cheers:

"Ugly" is in the eye of the beholder, but "Out of place"???

When you look at the lakefront skyline from Navy Pier to the LSD East curve I think these are just about perfect for the location and the neighboring buildings. The modern style is certainly appropriate and a nice homage to 860-880 and 900-910.

Besides, they draw the eye away from some of the banality (474 N LSD, the W Hotel, and others).

Too bad the market has tanked. I think the Peshtigo would be a nice addition at 500 N Lake Shore. It's the right height (55+ stories -- ??) and a design that I've come to appreciate -- modern enough to fit in. Hope it eventually gets built.

eh ok, maybe im being a little harsh. these buildings arent so bad and the height is good for the area. they look nice in pictures but when I walk, drive, bike, run past it, I just really dont like em.

A little while back YoChicago did a video interview with David Pappageorge and George Haymes on the subject of 600 LSD, with the project in the background. The weather was rough, which accounts for the choppy sound:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0AxCWDMKSk

i doubt they mentioned the guy who really designed the project. he left 3 years ago.

"Ugly" is in the eye of the beholder, but "Out of place"???

When you look at the lakefront skyline from Navy Pier to the LSD East curve I think these are just about perfect for the location and the neighboring buildings. The modern style is certainly appropriate and a nice homage to 860-880 and 900-910.

Besides, they draw the eye away from some of the banality (474 N LSD, the W Hotel, and others).


I live next store to the 600 buildings. Although I agree that they are an asset to skyline I also think that they overwhelm the nearby buildings (530 , 540 & "W" Hotel) and the space they were built upon. The south building is too large, should have been built farther back. The west side of garage is a giant neighborhood barricade cliff. The open space "sliver" between the buildings is inadequate for any meaningful views of the lake. In retrospect, I wish the developer had just built one building with underground parking.