375 East Wacker | ~840 ft | 76 fl | Canceled

Chi_Coruscant · May 9th, 2007, 01:12 PM

Height: ~840 ft
Floor count: 76
Location: 375 East Wacker
Neighborhood: New Eastside
Construction end:
Architect: Arquitectonica
Developer: Magellan Development Group, Ltd.

From BVictor @ SSP:

INSIDE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Unique opening planned for Lakeshore East mixed-use building

BY SUSAN DIESENHOUSE
Published May 9, 2007

A $400-million, 76-story mixed-use tower is being planned for Lakeshore East by Magellan Development LLC.

The striking design by Miami-based Arquitectonica features a 20-story opening through the building's midsection. The tower, which will rise at 375 E. Wacker Dr., has two intersecting components programmed to house a five-star hotel with 224 suites, as many as 671 condominiums and six stories of underground parking.

The sale of condominiums, priced from $500,000 to about $3 million, will start in August. By mid-2008, construction will get under way. The first residents are expected to move in two years later, said Jim Loewenberg, co-chief executive of Magellan.

So far at Lakeshore East, seven buildings with about 2,500 residential units have been built or are in construction. In total, the developer might put up 16 major buildings with about 5,000 units, Loewenberg said.

Copyright © 2007, Chicago Tribune

nomarandlee · May 9th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Someone said there was a small render in the Trib. I have yet gotten a chance to go get one.

***i_am_hydrogen*** · May 9th, 2007, 04:57 PM

I scanned it as a .pdf, but I can't link the .pdf, so I put it on Yousendit.com. Can someone then find a way to post a shot of it?

http://download.yousendit.com/7D2368192E5F7794

***i_am_hydrogen*** · May 9th, 2007, 05:05 PM

Screenshot

danthediscoman · May 9th, 2007, 05:24 PM

Initial reaction: definetely need a color rendering to truly judge but not super impressed, maybe the color will help, just expecting a little more from this firm. Still cool but I think they are surely capable of pushing the envolope more, definetely on the conservitive side.

lazar22b · May 9th, 2007, 05:44 PM

disappointing. hopefully a colored rendering can change that.

Chicagotom · May 9th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Wonder if your going to be able to see the Chicago Spire through this keyhole?

CHIsentinel · May 9th, 2007, 05:23 PM

^ Oh my stars! That's quite a hole. Interesting and unique.

BVictor1 · May 9th, 2007, 07:16 PM

PrintersRowChemist · May 9th, 2007, 08:09 PM

It is only one rendering, but I think this looks good. I like the art-deco evocation, if not reprise.

MWR · May 9th, 2007, 08:16 PM

I think it looks better without a top connecting the two towers.

Loopy · May 9th, 2007, 10:48 PM

..

ardecila · May 10th, 2007, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loopy

Yes. It looks like it would fit in with this 1930's Holabird and Roche scheme for Lakeshore East.

Thanks, Ardecila for photo:

You're welcome. As you can see, Holabird/Roche also envisioned a gateway over Field Boulevard (the two identical buildings flanking it), although a building actually spanning the roadway would have been seen as absurd. We can thank the Asian skyscraper boom for proving the concept of hole-in-skyscraper.

I like this building a lot. It has excellent proportions in a Miesian sort of way. But as other people have said, it will all come down to the materials: the glass, the spandrels/mullions, and I've heard whisperings of REAL limestone accents in places.

Mr Downtown · June 7th, 2007, 04:24 AM

Quote:

We can thank the Asian skyscraper boom for proving the concept of hole-in-skyscraper.

What was the first holey skyscraper? Atlantis, 1982? Texas Commerce Tower, 1987? AMA is not until 1990.

Chi649 · May 9th, 2007, 08:22 PM

Ok, I have gotten over the void on MoMO not being big enough. I think this makes up for it. I'm leaning towards really liking it. Have to see more renders though.

NittanyBLUE2002 · May 9th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Chicago gets another supertall?

ZZ-II · May 10th, 2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NittanyBLUE2002

Chicago gets another supertall?

don't think it'll be over 1000 feet but i guess over 900

Architek · May 9th, 2007, 10:56 PM

Whoa, Not a good woah either.

I'm a miami guy and Have always been the greatest supporter of arquitectonica's stuff, hometown bias, but this is definetly one of there ugliest structures to date. Usually when they put a hole in a buliding its on the lower flowers (see atlantis,marquis, etc.) and its looks ok but that hole at the top is a cheap attempt to make the thing look intresting because without it would be a bland building, and whats up with the bottom? I hope they release a better rendering soon.

ChivDevil · May 9th, 2007, 11:05 PM

I really don't know what to think about this tower. The hole is very intriguing yet I think the design seems a little outdated. I will reserve my full judgement until they release more detailed color renderings.

CHIsentinel · May 9th, 2007, 11:27 PM

Until I see a larger, clearer, color rendering I won't make a final judgement call on this project. From what I see so far, I like it; it's unique, yet still "Chicago"; context is key for any building, especially highrises. Obviously they all don't have to look like one another, but it's like a puzzle, where all the pieces look like they belong.

May 9th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#1
Chi_Coruscant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 882 Likes (Received): 0	375 East Wacker \| ~840 ft \| 76 fl \| Canceled Height: ~840 ft Floor count: 76 Location: 375 East Wacker Neighborhood: New Eastside Construction end: Architect: Arquitectonica Developer: Magellan Development Group, Ltd. From BVictor @ SSP: INSIDE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Unique opening planned for Lakeshore East mixed-use building BY SUSAN DIESENHOUSE Published May 9, 2007 A $400-million, 76-story mixed-use tower is being planned for Lakeshore East by Magellan Development LLC. The striking design by Miami-based Arquitectonica features a 20-story opening through the building's midsection. The tower, which will rise at 375 E. Wacker Dr., has two intersecting components programmed to house a five-star hotel with 224 suites, as many as 671 condominiums and six stories of underground parking. The sale of condominiums, priced from $500,000 to about $3 million, will start in August. By mid-2008, construction will get under way. The first residents are expected to move in two years later, said Jim Loewenberg, co-chief executive of Magellan. So far at Lakeshore East, seven buildings with about 2,500 residential units have been built or are in construction. In total, the developer might put up 16 major buildings with about 5,000 units, Loewenberg said. Copyright © 2007, Chicago Tribune Last edited by i_am_hydrogen; September 6th, 2011 at 07:12 PM. Reason: Added project info.

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MWR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 154 Likes (Received): 0	I think it looks better without a top connecting the two towers. Last edited by MWR; May 9th, 2007 at 08:33 PM.

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May 9th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#2
nomarandlee My Mind Has Left My Body Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 1060 W. Addison, City by the Lake Posts: 7,120 Likes (Received): 125	Someone said there was a small render in the Trib. I have yet gotten a chance to go get one.

May 9th, 2007, 04:57 PM	#3
*i_am_hydrogen* muted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 8	I scanned it as a .pdf, but I can't link the .pdf, so I put it on Yousendit.com. Can someone then find a way to post a shot of it? http://download.yousendit.com/7D2368192E5F7794

May 9th, 2007, 05:05 PM	#4
*i_am_hydrogen* muted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 8	Screenshot

May 9th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#5
danthediscoman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 384 Likes (Received): 0	Initial reaction: definetely need a color rendering to truly judge but not super impressed, maybe the color will help, just expecting a little more from this firm. Still cool but I think they are surely capable of pushing the envolope more, definetely on the conservitive side.

May 9th, 2007, 05:44 PM	#6
lazar22b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 262 Likes (Received): 0	disappointing. hopefully a colored rendering can change that.

May 9th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#7
Chicagotom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 421 Likes (Received): 0	Wonder if your going to be able to see the Chicago Spire through this keyhole?

May 9th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#8
CHIsentinel padisha emperor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 268 Likes (Received): 0	^ Oh my stars! That's quite a hole. Interesting and unique.

May 9th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#9
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0

May 9th, 2007, 08:09 PM	#10
PrintersRowChemist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 43 Likes (Received): 0	It is only one rendering, but I think this looks good. I like the art-deco evocation, if not reprise.

May 9th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#15
Chi649 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,152 Likes (Received): 0	Ok, I have gotten over the void on MoMO not being big enough. I think this makes up for it. I'm leaning towards really liking it. Have to see more renders though.

May 9th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#18
Architek Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: miami/tallahassee/fsu Posts: 588 Likes (Received): 0	Whoa, Not a good woah either. I'm a miami guy and Have always been the greatest supporter of arquitectonica's stuff, hometown bias, but this is definetly one of there ugliest structures to date. Usually when they put a hole in a buliding its on the lower flowers (see atlantis,marquis, etc.) and its looks ok but that hole at the top is a cheap attempt to make the thing look intresting because without it would be a bland building, and whats up with the bottom? I hope they release a better rendering soon.

May 9th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#19
ChivDevil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 149 Likes (Received): 0	I really don't know what to think about this tower. The hole is very intriguing yet I think the design seems a little outdated. I will reserve my full judgement until they release more detailed color renderings.

May 9th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#20
CHIsentinel padisha emperor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 268 Likes (Received): 0	Until I see a larger, clearer, color rendering I won't make a final judgement call on this project. From what I see so far, I like it; it's unique, yet still "Chicago"; context is key for any building, especially highrises. Obviously they all don't have to look like one another, but it's like a puzzle, where all the pieces look like they belong.