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nomarandlee · January 5th, 2006, 09:06 PM

This thing is going to be awesome. Such a simple design yet looks elegant and gives you differant looks from all sorts of angles. I dare say I suspect at the end of it all I might like this better then Trump. I can't wait to find out!!

BVictor1 · January 5th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chi-arch

The letter I received from the sales office yesterday, with the ceremonial goundbreaking happening on 1/31, stated that the condo sales are at 60% and the hotel condo sales are moving along well (whatever that means). Champaign on the 31st!

I'm going to damn well be at that groundbreaking.

I just drove past the site and they are majorly working. Clark Street is down to 3 lanes from 5, and the sidewalks are blocked off. I'm so obsessed with this project. I will be walking back over there is an hour.

Here are some shots from yesterday.

Chi_Coruscant · January 5th, 2006, 09:21 PM

FINALLY! The long wait is over! They're digging!

spyguy · January 5th, 2006, 10:18 PM

Wait for the caissons.

BVictor1 · January 6th, 2006, 12:35 AM

This is a bit out of date...
http://www.midwest.construction.com/...tOf/start9.asp
From Midwest Construction

Top of 2005
Start 9: Waterview Tower
Cost: $400 million*

The 89-story Waterview Tower at 111 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago was designed so residents will have a view of either Lake Michigan and-or the Chicago River.

The ground break was supposed to occur in the spring but might be delayed to this summer, said Dorrie Freeman, an associate in the sales office.

The 1.2 million-sq.-ft. building will house a hotel at the base and 233 condominiums. The 26th level will be the first residential floor.

The residential floor plan is triangular, with the south wall running diagonally from the northeast to southwest corner. This creates a slender tower rising from the larger base to provide south units with views to the east and northeast up the Chicago River and the lake beyond.

The residential floors also feature curved bay windows that provide multi-directional views.

The building is topped with a band of lower and upper penthouses, and the upper floors are defined by the extension of columns.

The units range in size between 1,087 sq. ft. and 8,070 sq. ft. and range in cost from $627,000 to $6.3 million, Freeman said. In early April, at least 45 percent of the units were sold.

High-end finishes make up the residences, including marble bathroom countertops, floor-to-ceiling windows and solid core doors. Each unit will have a recessed balcony.

Luxury in the Sky

Freeman said the building will be packed with amenities, including a fitness center with swimming pool, dry cleaner, business center, hospitality center and 8,000-sq.-ft. park with dog run on the 25th floor terrace.

The hotel will be below the 25th floor, but the hotel operator has not been released, Freeman said. The building will also have parking for 512 cars and approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of retail space at the base.

An arcade on Wacker Drive will connect to the arcade of the LaSalle-Wacker Building to create a through-block connection to LaSalle Street.

The 30-ft.-high glass lobby will create a dramatic look, and a public winter garden on the Clark Street facade will feature a water wall, trees and sculpture. The residential entrance on Wacker will be discrete.

*Midwest Construction estimate

Azn_chi_boi · January 6th, 2006, 01:51 AM

SO is Waterview still in the site prep or counts as underconstruction?

spyguy · January 6th, 2006, 01:54 AM

Prep, but getting closser. Caisson drilling is the official start to construction for our purposes.

Jules · January 6th, 2006, 03:00 AM

Nice! I had my doubts before, but we can't be stopped now!

shivtim · January 6th, 2006, 04:49 AM

Awesome! This 'scraper is going to look great... imagine the view from the Mich Ave bridge once this and Trump are done!

forumly_chgoman · January 6th, 2006, 05:02 AM

This may have been answered previously but has any other city than Chicago.....in the states.....had two ( hopefully 3) 1000ftr's U.C. concurrently......NY perhaps.....I am not sure if ESB and Chrysler overlapped

spyguy · January 6th, 2006, 05:13 AM

NY has a bunch right now UC or proposed, but all of them except Freedom Tower have huge spires that make them over 1000 ft.

BVictor1 · January 7th, 2006, 12:38 AM

Images from yesterday 01-05-06

RockfordSoxFan · January 7th, 2006, 01:46 AM

I am so excited I could go rub one off in world record time.... brb

rgolch · January 7th, 2006, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyguy

NY has a bunch right now UC or proposed, but all of them except Freedom Tower have huge spires that make them over 1000 ft.

Do you think it's intentional, or did the tower designers think it added to the visual appeal of these towers. If it's just so that they can be called supertalls, I think the CTBUH should rethink the designation of official height.

Azn_chi_boi · January 7th, 2006, 03:14 PM

I never had doubt on this building, not now, not later..
Demo it faster!

forumly_chgoman · January 7th, 2006, 10:54 PM

Rgolch
I agree ....spires really shouldn't be included in height.....roof or highest occupiable floor.....i am partial to roof but that make too much sense

Frankie · January 8th, 2006, 02:11 AM

I have been following the Waterview tower for over a year now and I am estatic that it is finally getting under way. We're so spoiled to be living in a city that has two 1000 footers being built at the same time. I just want to give mad props to BVictor for all his hard work over the years on getting the scoop on this amazing tower.

RockfordSoxFan · January 8th, 2006, 06:53 AM

How long have we been waiting on this one? Almost 4 years? May 2002?

BVictor1 · January 8th, 2006, 09:20 PM

A few final shots for a while. I took these yesterday, yes they were working on a Saturday

View from lower Wacker Drive - 2006-1-7

Machinery removing steel and wooden barriers, as well as excavating the site - 2006-1-7

Steel and wooden barriers fronting lower Wacker Drive that need to be removed - 2006-1-7

Adam186 · January 8th, 2006, 09:47 PM

Emporis.com is now listing Waterview as underconstruction.

January 7th, 2006, 01:46 AM	#93
RockfordSoxFan Rockford, IL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 90 miles, so close, yet so far away Posts: 55 Likes (Received): 0	I am so excited I could go rub one off in world record time.... brb __________________ Please dont mistake me for "Rockford"

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RockfordSoxFan Rockford, IL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 90 miles, so close, yet so far away Posts: 55 Likes (Received): 0	How long have we been waiting on this one? Almost 4 years? May 2002? __________________ Please dont mistake me for "Rockford"

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January 5th, 2006, 09:06 PM	#81
nomarandlee My Mind Has Left My Body Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 1060 W. Addison, City by the Lake Posts: 7,120 Likes (Received): 119	This thing is going to be awesome. Such a simple design yet looks elegant and gives you differant looks from all sorts of angles. I dare say I suspect at the end of it all I might like this better then Trump. I can't wait to find out!!

January 5th, 2006, 09:21 PM	#83
Chi_Coruscant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 882 Likes (Received): 0	FINALLY! The long wait is over! They're digging!

January 5th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#84
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	Wait for the caissons.

January 6th, 2006, 12:35 AM	#85
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	This is a bit out of date... http://www.midwest.construction.com/...tOf/start9.asp From Midwest Construction Top of 2005 Start 9: Waterview Tower Cost: $400 million* The 89-story Waterview Tower at 111 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago was designed so residents will have a view of either Lake Michigan and-or the Chicago River. The ground break was supposed to occur in the spring but might be delayed to this summer, said Dorrie Freeman, an associate in the sales office. The 1.2 million-sq.-ft. building will house a hotel at the base and 233 condominiums. The 26th level will be the first residential floor. The residential floor plan is triangular, with the south wall running diagonally from the northeast to southwest corner. This creates a slender tower rising from the larger base to provide south units with views to the east and northeast up the Chicago River and the lake beyond. The residential floors also feature curved bay windows that provide multi-directional views. The building is topped with a band of lower and upper penthouses, and the upper floors are defined by the extension of columns. The units range in size between 1,087 sq. ft. and 8,070 sq. ft. and range in cost from $627,000 to $6.3 million, Freeman said. In early April, at least 45 percent of the units were sold. High-end finishes make up the residences, including marble bathroom countertops, floor-to-ceiling windows and solid core doors. Each unit will have a recessed balcony. Luxury in the Sky Freeman said the building will be packed with amenities, including a fitness center with swimming pool, dry cleaner, business center, hospitality center and 8,000-sq.-ft. park with dog run on the 25th floor terrace. The hotel will be below the 25th floor, but the hotel operator has not been released, Freeman said. The building will also have parking for 512 cars and approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of retail space at the base. An arcade on Wacker Drive will connect to the arcade of the LaSalle-Wacker Building to create a through-block connection to LaSalle Street. The 30-ft.-high glass lobby will create a dramatic look, and a public winter garden on the Clark Street facade will feature a water wall, trees and sculpture. The residential entrance on Wacker will be discrete. *Midwest Construction estimate

January 6th, 2006, 01:51 AM	#86
Azn_chi_boi BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgeport + Chinatown, Chicago Posts: 4,269 Likes (Received): 0	SO is Waterview still in the site prep or counts as underconstruction?

January 6th, 2006, 01:54 AM	#87
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	Prep, but getting closser. Caisson drilling is the official start to construction for our purposes.

January 6th, 2006, 03:00 AM	#88
Jules Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,564 Likes (Received): 1	Nice! I had my doubts before, but we can't be stopped now!

January 6th, 2006, 04:49 AM	#89
shivtim Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 304 Likes (Received): 1	Awesome! This 'scraper is going to look great... imagine the view from the Mich Ave bridge once this and Trump are done!

January 6th, 2006, 05:02 AM	#90
forumly_chgoman BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 768 Likes (Received): 0	This may have been answered previously but has any other city than Chicago.....in the states.....had two ( hopefully 3) 1000ftr's U.C. concurrently......NY perhaps.....I am not sure if ESB and Chrysler overlapped

January 6th, 2006, 05:13 AM	#91
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	NY has a bunch right now UC or proposed, but all of them except Freedom Tower have huge spires that make them over 1000 ft.

January 7th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#92
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	Images from yesterday 01-05-06

January 7th, 2006, 03:14 PM	#95
Azn_chi_boi BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgeport + Chinatown, Chicago Posts: 4,269 Likes (Received): 0	I never had doubt on this building, not now, not later.. Demo it faster!

January 7th, 2006, 10:54 PM	#96
forumly_chgoman BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 768 Likes (Received): 0	Rgolch I agree ....spires really shouldn't be included in height.....roof or highest occupiable floor.....i am partial to roof but that make too much sense

January 8th, 2006, 02:11 AM	#97
Frankie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15 Likes (Received): 0	I have been following the Waterview tower for over a year now and I am estatic that it is finally getting under way. We're so spoiled to be living in a city that has two 1000 footers being built at the same time. I just want to give mad props to BVictor for all his hard work over the years on getting the scoop on this amazing tower.

January 8th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#99
BVictor1 Chicago's #1 Fan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 0	A few final shots for a while. I took these yesterday, yes they were working on a Saturday View from lower Wacker Drive - 2006-1-7 Machinery removing steel and wooden barriers, as well as excavating the site - 2006-1-7 Steel and wooden barriers fronting lower Wacker Drive that need to be removed - 2006-1-7

January 8th, 2006, 09:47 PM	#100
Adam186 Work harder, work faster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Omaha Posts: 150 Likes (Received): 0	Emporis.com is now listing Waterview as underconstruction.