Comments on: 860-880 Lake Shore Drive refurbishment by Krueck & Sexton

By: Jose Borges

Jose Borges — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:30:03 +0000

I have to write a critique about these buildings according to their orientation and how well do they respond to Chicago's climate and to where the are standing. Does anybody know how good or how bad are the winters/summers in this building? since its all glass, do you think some shading is missing?, are the windows operable? can they enjoy the lake's breezes?

By: High on 860-880 LSD

High on 860-880 LSD — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:30:44 +0000

These are truly grand buildings. They epitomize a totally new era in design and have retained their state-of-the-art modernity. As Mies said, “Less is More” and “Skin and Bones” with respect to the new architecture. Well done, Ludwig. Bravo Krueck & Sexton.

By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:57 +0000

My mother lives in the building – I’ve always been a Mies fan – it’s a great place. But the 2 year project was torturous for the residents – especially in the winters, trying to get in and out when access to the towers was rerouted and limited.

By: Olep

Olep — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:16:32 +0000

Damn, I can sell my 650 sq ft apartment in Oslo, buy this, and still have money for new furniture and a car. Sweet.

By: Atal

Atal — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:18:48 +0000

I packed, I’m moving today! $275000 incredible! 1000 sq feet!!!!