If the curvy glass facade of 30 W Oak is meant to stand out, nearby 30 W. Erie in River North is meant to look like it has been there forever. It looks like construction on the 13-story building has reached the top floor and is headed toward the copper mansard roof, but it looks like things have changed at the top. In the rendering, windows on the top two floors look like they’re connected, which, along with the distinctive cap, is the most eye-catching feature of the design. Judging by the skeleton as it stands now, though, windows on the top two floors will be separated. Let’s hope they’re still wrapping those upper floors in limestone, which looks like it will contrast nicely with the red brick that covers the bulk of the building. Thirty W. Erie has 20 three-bedroom units (two per floor) priced from $1.1 million to $1.5 million, and the building also has ground-floor retail space. A sales center is located at 650 N Dearborn St.
What was formerly at this location?
Amoco station.
I think this is a truly beautiful building. Great masonry detail and the mansard roof brings a charm to the block.
Oh, Please! Give me a break! I’d rather have the Amoco station back!
I’m glad the Amoco station is gone!
Ignorant criticism follows good design…
this? Good design? It’s not even good neo-classical. The rendering looks far better than the execution – one example, the sides of the balconies have those little arches, which come across as being rather 70s euro or “Spanish” style. (granted it’s not finished yet)
That said, it’s a better use for the site than a gas station.
After designing this cartoonish retro-trash, Hartshorne and Plunkard has rapidly come to their senses and fired-up their ‘A’ game. Witness Opus 110, Silver Tower, and Trio, to name just a few. Stokes – you’re statements have reminded me that architects and buildings come and go, but bad taste is eternal…
I’ll actually like it if if turns out more like th e rendering. That being said, I don’t really wish for more of this kind of architecture.
^ I agree with Anon.
I don’t mind neo-classical if it’s done well and if good materials are used. Lets not confuse projects like this with the crap designed by Loewenberg