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spyguy · October 4th, 2007, 11:47 PM

Let's hope it never starts.

aliendroid · October 5th, 2007, 02:30 AM

I like classic architecture on new buildings, at least a few, not on a lot of buildings, but first, make it tall, and second please don't go cheap on it because it could end up looking really good or really bad.

Second City · October 5th, 2007, 06:09 AM

WTF? Come on' seriously........

Chicagophotoshop · October 5th, 2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyguy

Let's hope it never starts.

why?

spyguy · October 6th, 2007, 12:52 AM

First, destruction of the Farwell for a glorified parking garage (177 spaces?!).
Second, the design of the actual tower sucks.
Third, the building only has ~80 units, so there is little density gained. And since each unit is so expensive, it takes away potential buyers from better proposals like the Intercontinental.

Mr Downtown · October 8th, 2007, 06:23 PM

And specifically, it does not observe the 10th floor setback found along the Avenue.

richardsonhomebuyers · October 9th, 2007, 05:50 AM

Um what 10th floor set back are you talking about? There are a lot of buildings that have no setbacks on Michigan.

Chicagophotoshop · October 9th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardsonhomebuyers

Um what 10th floor set back are you talking about? There are a lot of buildings that have no setbacks on Michigan.

I was kinda wondering the same thing

Lav8r · May 2nd, 2008, 08:19 PM

Construction to start as financing secured. See link:

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.co...ws.pl?id=29278

Helmet Yawn · May 2nd, 2008, 08:42 PM

great....we need another faux-deco tower in this city.

wrabbit · May 3rd, 2008, 08:39 PM

Yup, another [i]Lagrange-designed faux-historicist concrete tower[i]!

***i_am_hydrogen*** · June 16th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Garrett Popcorn location closes after 25 years
Monday, June 16, 2008 | 9:00 AM

A favorite stop for many Chicagoans and visitors to the Magnificent Mile has sold its last tin of popcorn.

The Garrett Popcorn Shop at 670 North Michigan closed over the weekend after 25 years at that location.

The building will be torn down to make way for a new high rise condo complex.

The company is trying to find a new location near Michigan Avenue, but in the mean time, there are four other locations in the city of Chicago.

(Copyright ©2008 WLS-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?sec...cal&id=6207474

helghast · June 18th, 2008, 02:23 AM

Great news, been waiting for that

Chicagophotoshop · June 19th, 2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helmet Yawn

great....we need another faux-deco tower in this city.

I think its time you move to Nebraska

prelude91 · June 19th, 2008, 09:16 PM

86 units and 177 parking spots???? This place is awful.

Im not sure if I like the idea of balconies on Michigan Ave.

TOB1AS · June 21st, 2008, 07:19 AM

I think it's great they still build skyscrapers of this style. I wouldn't mind seeing more art deco skyscrapers like Chrysler Building and American International Building in NY getting built today. It's not that I have anything against modern architecture, but hey, you guys also have your new Trump Tower, the Chicago Spire and the Waldorf=Astoria.
After all, no matter how much Dubai, China and other countries build, America is and will always be the only place in the world where you can find skyscrapers with a classic style like this one, so you should be proud of them. =) Then again, I'm not even American so I guess I should shut up about this

Also, I love their home page, it's like stepping in to a what-would-be the internet of the 30's!

edit:
Of course, I agree with you they should use stone and not some crappy concrete for this.

***i_am_hydrogen*** · June 21st, 2008, 08:11 AM

If you've seen any other Lagrange buildings, you can only conclude that inferior materials will be used. Architecture ought to reflect the present, not be some cheesy imitation of the past. As one critic put it: "Why copy the past when you can create the future?"

NittanyBLUE2002 · June 21st, 2008, 08:38 PM

Virtual tour of The Ritz-Carlton Residences of Chicago.

giergel · June 24th, 2008, 12:25 PM

This is a very good tower!!!
Very goodlooking!!!
And you guys say it looks bad???
You have to see what they build in my country, that is BAD!

***Jan*** · March 24th, 2009, 03:14 AM

I noticed they are tearing down the old building at the corner or Michigan and Erie. Bit of shame if you ask me because a couple of months ago I thought they were renovating it. The impressions suggests something like that too. As no one has posted in here for months, is this project still on?

October 9th, 2007, 05:50 AM	#147
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October 4th, 2007, 11:47 PM	#141
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 6	Let's hope it never starts.

October 5th, 2007, 02:30 AM	#142
aliendroid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 199 Likes (Received): 0	I like classic architecture on new buildings, at least a few, not on a lot of buildings, but first, make it tall, and second please don't go cheap on it because it could end up looking really good or really bad.

October 5th, 2007, 06:09 AM	#143
Second City Loyola University Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 909 Likes (Received): 0	WTF? Come on' seriously........

October 6th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#145
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 6	First, destruction of the Farwell for a glorified parking garage (177 spaces?!). Second, the design of the actual tower sucks. Third, the building only has ~80 units, so there is little density gained. And since each unit is so expensive, it takes away potential buyers from better proposals like the Intercontinental.

October 8th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#146
Mr Downtown Urbane observer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,532 Likes (Received): 0	And specifically, it does not observe the 10th floor setback found along the Avenue.

May 2nd, 2008, 08:19 PM	#149
Lav8r Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Likes (Received): 0	Construction to start as financing secured. See link: http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.co...ws.pl?id=29278

May 2nd, 2008, 08:42 PM	#150
Helmet Yawn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 259 Likes (Received): 0	great....we need another faux-deco tower in this city.

May 3rd, 2008, 08:39 PM	#151
wrabbit Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,162 Likes (Received): 0	Yup, another [i]Lagrange-designed faux-historicist concrete tower[i]!

June 16th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#152
*i_am_hydrogen* muted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 8	Garrett Popcorn location closes after 25 years Monday, June 16, 2008 \| 9:00 AM A favorite stop for many Chicagoans and visitors to the Magnificent Mile has sold its last tin of popcorn. The Garrett Popcorn Shop at 670 North Michigan closed over the weekend after 25 years at that location. The building will be torn down to make way for a new high rise condo complex. The company is trying to find a new location near Michigan Avenue, but in the mean time, there are four other locations in the city of Chicago. (Copyright ©2008 WLS-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.) http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?sec...cal&id=6207474

June 19th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#155
prelude91 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago...Soon to be Washington D.C. Posts: 1,253 Likes (Received): 0	86 units and 177 parking spots???? This place is awful. Im not sure if I like the idea of balconies on Michigan Ave.

June 21st, 2008, 07:19 AM	#156
TOB1AS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Malmö Posts: 209 Likes (Received): 0	I think it's great they still build skyscrapers of this style. I wouldn't mind seeing more art deco skyscrapers like Chrysler Building and American International Building in NY getting built today. It's not that I have anything against modern architecture, but hey, you guys also have your new Trump Tower, the Chicago Spire and the Waldorf=Astoria. After all, no matter how much Dubai, China and other countries build, America is and will always be the only place in the world where you can find skyscrapers with a classic style like this one, so you should be proud of them. =) Then again, I'm not even American so I guess I should shut up about this Also, I love their home page, it's like stepping in to a what-would-be the internet of the 30's! edit: Of course, I agree with you they should use stone and not some crappy concrete for this.

June 21st, 2008, 08:11 AM	#157
*i_am_hydrogen* muted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 8	If you've seen any other Lagrange buildings, you can only conclude that inferior materials will be used. Architecture ought to reflect the present, not be some cheesy imitation of the past. As one critic put it: "Why copy the past when you can create the future?"

March 24th, 2009, 03:14 AM	#160
*Jan* High there, what's up! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 14,481 Likes (Received): 526	I noticed they are tearing down the old building at the corner or Michigan and Erie. Bit of shame if you ask me because a couple of months ago I thought they were renovating it. The impressions suggests something like that too. As no one has posted in here for months, is this project still on?