June 2011
13 posts
“You know you are a designer when ->
Your computer will crash if you activate...”
– Amen to that, now show me more! (via youreadesignerwhen)
“If there is one word that clearly defines the future of the interiors...”
– The Power of Collaboration, Interiors and Sources, april 2011, page 62
Announcement: Chicago Motor Club Auction scheduled...
68 E. WACKER PLACE, CHICAGO, IL
Intercontinental O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL
6/23/2011 11: 00:00 AM TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER SUBJECT TO AN ORDER FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
Chicago Motor Club Building This iconic Art Deco building is situated just steps from Chicago's Michigan Avenue and across the river from Trump International Tower. The building offers perfect views of the river, seven historic drawbridges and an eye-popping urban landscape.
Designed by renowned architects, Holabird & Root, perfect attention to detail from the magnificent Art Deco entry to the John W. Norton original mural in the lobby, makes this building an authentic architectural treasure situated in the heart of Chicago's bustling downtown.
Vacant land adjacent to this building presents the winning bidder with even more possibilities for expansion. The property is now completely vacant. Possible uses include: hotel, world headquarters, foreign embassy or a mixed-use, high-end commercial or luxury residential development.
- 15-story, 85,190 sq. ft. landmark building
- Adjacent 4,900 sq. ft. vacant land
- Iconic Art Deco tower, preserved in original state
- 40-ft high Art Deco lobby and original art in situ
- Steps from Michigan Avenue shopping and near Millennium Park
- Over $30 million in potential entitlements SUGGESTED
OPENING BID: $500,000
Cashier's Check Required To Bid: $200,000 ON-SITE INSPECTIONS
May 19, 26, June 1, 9, 15 & 21
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NEOCON Show Daily 3 →
NeoCon 2011 Show Daily 2 →
As soon as I get all of my photos and video uploaded I will be posting - stay tuned!
NeoCon 2011 Show Daily 1 →
NeoCon 2011 is now underway. Flip through Show Daily 1 and see what this year’s show has in store.
Will be there all day tomorrow - can’t wait!! Posts and pics coming soon!…
The IIDA Social Guide @ NeoCon 2011! →
NeoCon is almost here! To make the most of it be sure to check out IIDA’s social guide via the link here…
“ASID invites students and emerging professionals to sound off on the state of...”
– ASID2025
The Modern Library:Despite the modern obsession... →
Fill In The Blank Wallpaper by Ryan Cox →
Fun stuff!
“Wednesday, June 8, will be the first full day that Section 2 of the High Line is...”
– Friends of the High Line - May 31, 2011
