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A link with other motor row dealers. This is really a nice section of buildings as the car makers spent alot of money designing the buildings to a high standard. I like the Thomas Flyer, Marmon, Ford and BFG buildings.



Chicago - Architecture & Cityscape: Motor Row Historic District

http://chicago-architecture-jyoti.blogspot.com/2009/09/motor-row-historic-district-iii.html

The second link has a front image of the FIAT showroom wich he thinks is another FORD showroom(wrong). The old picture of the FIAT dealer in the pfd does show FIAT's in the showroom. This was before Marchionne started at FIAT otherwise they would have gotten them in 2 more years


And what they are doing with them now in todays world........ They did bring in a FORD dealer to one of the old buildings. The original FORD dealer on the page is the first built outside of Detroit.

http://chicago.curbed.com/tags/motor-row

 

And here is how this page of posts tie together. Here is a photo of the planned Marriott Marquis McCormick Place hotel and stadium. This will be tied to the Lucas museum wich will tied to the Northerly Island park/bridge project. And guess what, it's all next to Motor Row.

The 1910 FIAT dealer is in the very bottom middle of the photo, the southern part of Motor Row......
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Block 37 highrise at around 450ft and 451 East Grand at 843ft. Not a fan of 451 E Grand. Hope they drop the hight so it wont stand out. Beige and retro..yuk. It might look good at street level if the details are well done.


We need more like the bottom two......By the way the Spire is still in court fighting who will have control of the site, Kelleher the original devoloper or Atlas the new developer.
Third party is still Related.


http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20140910/CRED03/140919995/judge-allows-spire-developer-to-seek-more-financial-backers
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Ugh... we do NOT need more of the bottom left bldg...

And, do we need more gherkins... even skinny ones?

 

A few more smaller new ones coming soon.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20140916/CRED0701/140919906/boutique-condo-project-planned-for-river-north
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Two more buildings just finishing up the approval process that should start construction within a few months. The Block 37 highrise is now under construction. 451 E Grand will start early next year.


Kind of funny and suprising link for all those who live in the growing southern states like Texas...All the negative press and Chicago still managed to do this..................


http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140912/BLOGS02/140919953/chicago-takes-top-spot-on-move-in-list-believe-it-or-not
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Another new building going up at Lakeshore East on site O that sounds like it will be 700-800 ft tall:




?O? Yeah: Lakeshore East Getting Yet Another Huge Skyscraper | The Chicago Architecture Blog





And a photo of the new Northestern University building:




http://www.chicagoarchitecture.org/2014/10/01/neius-new-el-centro-building-wows-at-opening-ceremony/
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Chicago Spire payment plan approved by creditors. Atlas wants complete control of the project. Part of the payment plan must be completed by October 31st.


Chicago Spire Tries to Rise Again - News - Architectural Record



http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-spire-creditors-1003-biz--20141002-story.html

 

Optima II is now under construction as is 150 N. Riverside. Spire restructuring plan could be completed by October 31st. Willis Tower hotel on Franklin also showing signs of life.


Post office owner has broken off ties with developer Sterling Bay. This owner sounds interesting to say the least!!

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20141008/CRED03/141009835/old-post-office-owner-plots-next-move-after-break-up-with-sterling
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Also an interesting article on Cook County Hospitals options. This is a rather nice looking building that atleast the facade of should be saved. I like their design plans in general.

Second Cook County Hospital Charrette Brings Out Creative Options | The Chicago Architecture Blog
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Wonder who the idiot was that designed the entry canopy and/or approved it.... what a horrible effing monstrosity.

Looks like something the Post Office would do. Ugh.

 

That was designed in the former Soviet Union


Here are some photos of 201 North Columbus Drive. Top is at 643ft. This is stuffed on a very narrow lot next to Aqua.
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Looks like bad news for the Spire:



Kelleher's Chicago dream over as backers fail to pay - Independent.ie



It could have been one of the best looking buildings in the world. Now we will get a cookie cutter box from Related on the site instead. Maybe they can just copy the plans from the building pictured above!!

 

Lucas Museum early drawings.....Another spaceship on the Chicago lakefront.



http://www.lucasmuseum.org/museum-design.html


Lucas Museum drawing, courtesy of MAD Architects | The Chicago Architecture Blog
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Another new West Loop office tower coming:


New West Loop Office Building Won?t Be the Expected Twin | The Chicago Architecture Blog
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Tommy, and anyone else...

Have you read:

"Why Architecture Matters: Lessons From Chicago" by Kamin?

Worthwhile.

 

Have not read it, but it looks good. Not a fan of the author!!

 

Wanda Vista at 1, 1448 ft to be announced next week with Chinese funding.
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Another photo of the Wanda building announced today. Will start construction late 2015/early 2016. I like it alot after seeing the detailed renderings. Kind of science fiction.
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Jeanne Gang's Wanda building... by Kamin...

A look at plans for Chinese developer's massive skyscraper on Chicago River - Chicago Tribune

 

130 N Franklin website/video:

130 North Franklin | Commercial Real Estate Chicago | Tishman Speyer

 

Moving along and adding another building:


Walling off West Town | The Chicago Architecture Blog
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A link to some low rise buildings planned or being built in Chicago:


CHICAGO | Recent Projects and Construction (Non-High Rise) - Page 5 - SkyscraperCity

 

Another Studio Gang project is back:

Jeanne Gang-Designed Solstice on the Park Revived as Hotel and Apartments - Hyde Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago
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I was driving one block from the Chicago Auto show on Michigan Avenue and had to take a picture of this building. It is the oldest remaining North American FIAT dealer building built around 1910 as a FIAT franchise!! It is under restoration.
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