CHICAGO | Hotel Palomar | 381ft | 36 Fl | Com

[ardecila]

Height: 381 ft
Floor count: 34
Location: North State and East Illinois
Construction end: 2009
Architect: Guajardo REC Architects LLC
Developer: John Buck Company





For those that haven't read about it already - this will be a mixed-use building, combining the 259-room, 4-star Hotel Palomar and 121 condo units, as well as a "signature restaurant" operated by the hotel.

I figured this thing ought to have its own thread now that stuff is going on - I've heard reports that caissons are being drilled already. If we can get some photo confirmation, I'll bump this up to U/C.

[Chicagophotoshop]

although I kinda liked the park, I'm always up for a new building. this sucker should be U/C this week. case foundation is putting the cranes together as we speak..

I will post photos when I get home. I live next door

[Chicagophotoshop]

I'd love to know how much units start at....

[InTheValley]

I wish that they were buidling this structure across the street in that empty parking lot. I liked driving by and seeing the people use that space. The AMA building is a cool structure and it would have been nice not to cover it up. I am n ot being a "Nimby" in any way shape or forum, I would just rather see parking lots covered up instead of the one cool place that actually had some atmosphere. Now 680 rush is a place that should be covered up (not a good) public place.

[Chicagophotoshop]

Sunday, October, 21, 2007

[InTheValley]

Chicagophotoshop....Thank You for the pictures, eventhough I walk by this site almost everyday. It is great to see a good picture of it.

[Second City]

Nice, I like it!

[dropdeaded209]

sad to lose that park, though. it really was a nice open space in the city and complimented the AMA building really well. let's just hope this project adds something nice to the immediate vicinity.

[Chicagophotoshop]

Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

sad to lose that park, though. it really was a nice open space in the city and complimented the AMA building really well. let's just hope this project adds something nice to the immediate vicinity.

yea I agree, I was shocked when I heard about this. I noticed something was up when I saw a truck, drilling for soil samples. but never saw anything on this board until the place was fenced off. never heard of a proposal or approval.

when I first moved to the area, I figured this park would be something permanent. the closest park now is millennium I think.

but o well, its in a great location we'll see how it plays out.

........no problem valley.....I hope to add many more as progress continues....

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by Chicagophotoshop

when I first moved to the area, I figured this park would be something permanent. the closest park now is millennium I think

If you considered this a "park" then the Trump plaza should satisfy you, although it's a few blocks away. Also check out Olive Park next to Navy Pier - it's not as far as Millennium/Grant, if you want some green space.

[cbotnyse]

Originally Posted by ardecila

If you considered this a "park" then the Trump plaza should satisfy you, although it's a few blocks away. Also check out Olive Park next to Navy Pier - it's not as far as Millennium/Grant, if you want some green space.

Trump park is only a half a block away and it will be shared with my building. (405 Wabash). I'm very happy about that.

I didnt really care for this park because honestly everytime I walked through it, it was filled with many homeless and shady people.

[bobablob]

The truth is that the homeless did impact the appeal of this park, but that's more to do with the proximity to the Red Line than the nice benches. I think the open space enhanced the beauty of the AMA building and it's a loss to the city to have this space filled in. That said, at this point I kind of like the design of the Palomar.

[Chicagophotoshop]

I agree with all 3 posts above this. that park wasnt anything to hang out in. and was always filled with homeless people. I was actually approached by one once sitting on a bench. he said some shady things and I bailed. the park was more of something to look at. but I wont miss it. and trump is actually at the foot of my building. I cant wait to enjoy that park.

[Chicagophotoshop]

U/C please

[Chicagophotoshop]

I pretty sure cassions are done here.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Do you have any photos you can post?

[Chicagophotoshop]

not anything new. will have to wait till next weekend, its already dark by the time I get home from work on the weekdays. but when I drove past the other day, it appeared that the case cranes were gone.

[Chicagophotoshop]

[spyguy]

[geoff_diamond]

Hmm - I'm much less annoyed with this project after seeing this rendering .

Still very sad about the park, though.