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spyguy · August 7th, 2007, 04:31 AM

Perhaps an indication of what we'll get?

Pelli's design for a skyscraper in SF, also with Hines

ricardo · August 7th, 2007, 03:58 PM

is this the same designer as the new wing for the art museum.

Chiman · August 7th, 2007, 04:24 PM

I think the Modern Wing at the Art Institute is being designed by Renzo Piano.

ZZ-II · August 7th, 2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cbotnyse

I cant wait for a render. Is 89 stories 1000 feet?

wonderful, maybe a new supertall for Chicago. want to see still more

Dale · August 7th, 2007, 11:22 PM

I wish that Pelli would get off his oblong obelisk kick. It seems like he's run out of ideas.

ardecila · August 8th, 2007, 09:54 AM

Hmm... what would be cool is if they took the SF proposal and made it 3-sided.

edsg25 · August 8th, 2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by spyguy

Perhaps an indication of what we'll get?

Pelli's design for a skyscraper in SF, also with Hines

Wow...is that the way the replacement for the transbay terminal is supposed to look below the tower? That roof garden is fantastic! I know the structure is supposed to host the CalTrain terminal and I believe the light rail line that will extend north to Chinatown, as well as its continued role as the terminal for East Bay busses.

Incredibly cool and perhaps the best intermodal in the nation.

nomarandlee · August 8th, 2007, 08:48 PM

edsg, have you seen the other two in the design competition one by SOM and the other by Rogers? All three are amazing but I think the one by SOM is the most impressive and even better then the Pelli.

bnk · August 9th, 2007, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale

I wish that Pelli would get off his oblong obelisk kick. It seems like he's run out of ideas.

I dont know.

I think I would take the SF plan or the Hong Kong One financial type obelisk if we could get a roof hight around 1400 ft sans spire.

Location Hong Kong

Constructed 2003

Height
Antenna/Spire 415.8 m (1,364 ft.)
Roof 406.9 m (1,335 ft.)
Top floor 401.9 m (1,319 ft.)
Floor count 88
Architect César Pelli

Chi649 · August 9th, 2007, 04:03 AM

I'd rather have something original as that design has already seen its day, IMO. Plus, we already have 181 W. Madison. I hope it's something fresh and new. This location deserves a top notch design.

Chitowner245 · August 9th, 2007, 06:23 AM

^ This location deserves the modern rendition of tribune tower. Something so magnificent that it's awe-inspiring. Obviously, it would be much taller and not be made out of stone( i wish), but it needs to have that kind of impact on such a grand site that can be seen from so many different vantage points. Back when the tribune tower was built, it was a huge deal with its intricate design and attention to detail- this needs to be the taller, more modern version of that type of impact.

brett7three · August 9th, 2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chitowner245

^ This location deserves the modern rendition of tribune tower. Something so magnificent that it's awe-inspiring. Obviously, it would be much taller and not be made out of stone( i wish), but it needs to have that kind of impact on such a grand site that can be seen from so many different vantage points. Back when the tribune tower was built, it was a huge deal with its intricate design and attention to detail- this needs to be the taller, more modern version of that type of impact.

I agree. Whatever they build must be magnificent. I would really have liked to see a scaled down version of the Illinois built here... perhaps at 3000 ft. Or, at least something tall enough and majestic enough that it's beauty can be enjoyed from all vantage points on the skyline. Something that knocks the wind out of people when they look at it.

If their mind is already set on 89 floors and 3 separate buildings, my dream will remain what it is.... a daydream.

Coldwake · August 9th, 2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ardecila

Hmm... what would be cool is if they took the SF proposal and made it 3-sided.

Thats funny, I was thinking the exact same thing when I saw that picture.

Retrograde · August 18th, 2007, 10:36 PM

August 17, 2007

TICONLA1 · August 22nd, 2007, 08:33 PM

In the photo, dated August 17, how much of the actual site is visable??
becouse what i'm seeing is a very small site for three towers, and i must agree, this site must have a building that is nothing short of spactacular, and again i agree, Pelli must start from scratch on this one, and not revise completed works.

BVictor1 · August 22nd, 2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TICONLA1

In the photo, dated August 17, how much of the actual site is visable??
becouse what i'm seeing is a very small site for three towers, and i must agree, this site must have a building that is nothing short of spactacular, and again i agree, Pelli must start from scratch on this one, and not revise completed works.

You're looking at a little more than a 1/3 of the site.

blaiseark151 · August 24th, 2007, 02:01 AM

Oh, the poor residents of Riverbend Condos! I bet they thought they'd have those views forever. Well, regardless of what the tower looks like, I have to imagine the city will push the whole "river-walk" concept for it. Imagine being able to walk from Trump to this thing, the whole time along the river!!! Kick-ass!!!

Luvin it in 60660 · August 29th, 2007, 04:19 AM

Here's my FrankenPhoto of the site taken from the top of the steps leading down to the parking lot from the entrance to hotel. It's really not a big site when you consider what's being proposed but I'll wait to see an actual proposal first. (almost) anything that hides the Apparel Mart/Sun Times building gets my vote!

image hosted on flickr

ilovechicago91 · September 1st, 2007, 06:57 AM

any updates?

edsg25 · September 1st, 2007, 12:27 PM

if they were to give an award out for the "worst place in the nation to have a parking lot", I think we have a winner.

You gotta feel that having a parking lot in that location is basically a crime.

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August 7th, 2007, 04:31 AM	#41
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 5	Perhaps an indication of what we'll get? Pelli's design for a skyscraper in SF, also with Hines

August 7th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#42
ricardo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 99 Likes (Received): 0	is this the same designer as the new wing for the art museum.

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Chiman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 154 Likes (Received): 0	I think the Modern Wing at the Art Institute is being designed by Renzo Piano.

August 7th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#45
Dale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 7,731 Likes (Received): 25	I wish that Pelli would get off his oblong obelisk kick. It seems like he's run out of ideas.

August 8th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#46
ardecila Jack-Of-All-Trades Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans/Chicago Posts: 1,392 Likes (Received): 0	Hmm... what would be cool is if they took the SF proposal and made it 3-sided.

August 9th, 2007, 04:03 AM	#50
Chi649 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,152 Likes (Received): 0	I'd rather have something original as that design has already seen its day, IMO. Plus, we already have 181 W. Madison. I hope it's something fresh and new. This location deserves a top notch design.

August 9th, 2007, 06:23 AM	#51
Chitowner245 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Paradise Posts: 278 Likes (Received): 0	^ This location deserves the modern rendition of tribune tower. Something so magnificent that it's awe-inspiring. Obviously, it would be much taller and not be made out of stone( i wish), but it needs to have that kind of impact on such a grand site that can be seen from so many different vantage points. Back when the tribune tower was built, it was a huge deal with its intricate design and attention to detail- this needs to be the taller, more modern version of that type of impact.

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Retrograde Chicago Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 903 Likes (Received): 0	August 17, 2007

August 24th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#57
blaiseark151 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	Oh, the poor residents of Riverbend Condos! I bet they thought they'd have those views forever. Well, regardless of what the tower looks like, I have to imagine the city will push the whole "river-walk" concept for it. Imagine being able to walk from Trump to this thing, the whole time along the river!!! Kick-ass!!!

August 29th, 2007, 04:19 AM	#58
Luvin it in 60660 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 19 Likes (Received): 0	Here's my FrankenPhoto of the site taken from the top of the steps leading down to the parking lot from the entrance to hotel. It's really not a big site when you consider what's being proposed but I'll wait to see an actual proposal first. (almost) anything that hides the Apparel Mart/Sun Times building gets my vote! image hosted on flickr

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edsg25 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,399 Likes (Received): 0	if they were to give an award out for the "worst place in the nation to have a parking lot", I think we have a winner. You gotta feel that having a parking lot in that location is basically a crime.