Category: High-rises
Take the plunge at these outdoor pools
After returning from Grand Plaza's outdoor pool area on Tuesday, I decided to try to pull together what photos I could of any and all outdoor pools at [...]
Buyers keep walking from downtown contracts
In his latest column, Sun-Times real estate writer David Roeder addresses the rising "walkaway" rate -- the number of buyers who fail to close on home [...]
Rental smackdown: Amenities at 1401 South State and Echelon at K Station
The number and types of on-site amenities can play a major role in a renter's choice of developments. Do you enjoy summer days by the pool, or would y [...]
How the big boys do it
If you're toying with the notion of pouring a few columns for your high-rise next weekend, watch this video to pick up a few tips from the boys who [...]
River roundup: A look at available units near the riverwalk
The area around Chicago's riverfront is in many ways ground zero for new construction high-rises downtown. Within four blocks to the north and south o [...]
Only Legacy's penthouses lack windows, while One Museum Park West keeps on rising
Printers Row is a good location from which to view the progress of two of the only high-rises still under construction around downtown's lakeside p [...]
High-rise living in Chicago
Do you gaze from your balcony at the drama of Chicago's skyline – or stare out your window and wish you had a balcony and a view? Do you mingle with t [...]
Is that a gargoyle atop the Elysian?
I was at the outer limits of my zoom range (280mm) on this shot. That appears to be a gargoyle sitting on the Elysian, but I can't be certain. Click [...]
Skyscraper junkie shoots Optima Old Orchard Woods
Watch the construction of Optima Old Orchard Woods from bare dirt to near-finished product in the video from a talented photographer who goes by the [...]
The view east from Optima Old Orchard Woods
This shot was taken by Michael Kardas from the 19th floor of Optima Old Orchard Woods in Skokie. The Edens Expressway, Niles North High School and W [...]
What's the news from Trio?
We're not hearing anything. How about you? Winter weather is almost history, Trio -- hibernation time's over!
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Construction checkup: 1555 Wabash
"What's with the rust-colored railings?" That was reader cgcg's question following our last set of snapshots of 1555 Wabash, New West Realty's 176-u [...]
Sales update: At least 27 developer units, eight resales left at Michigan Avenue Tower II
It's hard to get a read on just how many units are available in Russland Capital Group's Michigan Avenue Tower II in the South Loop. Along with the [...]
We like to watch: Views of the South Loop and beyond from Michigan Avenue Tower II
I finally worked my way into a few condos at Russland Capital Group's Michigan Avenue Tower II, located at 1400 S Michigan Ave, and came back with s [...]
A day in the life at the Ritz-Carlton Residences
A number of new condo buildings that we've written about in the West Loop this year, including Emerald, CA23 and VB1224, have tended to focus on [...]
Living never looked so good for The Peshtigo
"The data speaks for itself," a spokesperson for The Peshtigo told a Crain's reporter who was hunting for a statement in January on the proposed Str [...]
Remnants of the boom in River North
"I thought there was no more money!" a delivery man shouted in my direction while I was taking the above photo this morning. It's been well documented [...]
Trib: Unions to finance Spire construction?
Yesterday afternoon, a lengthy Reuters feature about stalled construction projects around the world showed up in our RSS reader. Buried near the botto [...]
Sales update: Slim pickings for one-bedrooms with lake views at 1400 Museum Park
The Coldwell Banker agents who handle sales at The Enterprise Companies' various Museum Park properties are good about listing all of their buildings' [...]
Sales update: Enterprise still trying to crack 50-percent mark at 1600 Museum Park
X/O's banners on Prairie Avenue still lay claim to the South Loop's future, but buyers can get a good look at the neighborhood's present just by cro [...]