Hinman project - new 13 story hotel at 10 Ionia

[joeDowntown 1753]

9 hours ago, GRDadof3 said:

I was up close to it last night and agreed it's definitely looking really cool. If people feel like it stands out now for how cool it looks vs the surrounding buildings, imagine how much it would stand out if it were 30+ stories? It'd look like those ridiculous projects where people tear down 2 or 3  tiny homes and build one massive home (or lakefront cottage). 

I think it's a good height for that area. Hopefully Orion will go taller across the street and we'll have the best of both worlds. If the Hinman project had gone tall, the Orion project might not exist.

Joe

[Cookin_peacocks 94]

Bonus: some HVAC work being done along Division

 

 

[Cookin_peacocks 94]

Signage going up

[joeDowntown 1753]

For how long it’s taken to seal this building (which matches the bottom really nicely), I wonder what the cost difference would have been to just finish the panels like they did on the bottom two (three?) floors? And I wonder how often they’ll have to reseal it (every 10 years? Is it permanent?). 
 

Joe

[Cookin_peacocks 94]

Closer up of the sign

Actually not that much closer. But hey, more pictures right?

 

Edited October 15, 2020 by Cookin_peacocks

[egrguy 118]

Driving by it yesterday, this building/hotel is going to look really nice.  I am impressed with it (the skybridge seemed to be nearly completed as well)

[Cookin_peacocks 94]

Love this building.

 

 

[Cookin_peacocks 94]

[Raildude's dad 362]

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Another blase' building - just different detailing, doesn't standout IMHO.  And however deigned the signage up top, needs to go back to school or even cheaper, look around at other signage. Pretty poor design IYAM

[mpchicago 596]

Love the light bars! 

[thebeerqueer 453]

13 hours ago, mpchicago said:

Love the light bars! 

Now that it's dark at 5 PM  you can get a glimpse into  the work goin on in the hotel rooms. 

[joeDowntown 1753]

If I'm not mistaken, there should be more lights on the lower level. If you drive by, you can see wires hanging out around the third floor. 

Joe

[MJLO 984]

Man that looks great at night!  Probably my favorite building of the last 10 years.

[Cookin_peacocks 94]

9 hours ago, thebeerqueer said:

Now that it's dark at 5 PM  you can get a glimpse into  the work goin on in the hotel rooms. 

Good news. Sunset gets later after the 8th. Though you won't notice for the first week or so.

[ctpgr34 329]

[joeDowntown 1753]

The Residence Inn is getting brighter and brighter at night as they add lights. 

 

[arcturus 295]

The beauty of this building strikes a marked contrast to that bunker next door known as GRPD.    Maybe they could add some lighting to it also, or is that kinda like putting lipstick on a pig?

Also,  anyone notice google satellite view is  badly in need of an update?   Curiously street view is more up to date.   Maybe their satellites caught COVID.

[deja vu 90]

Posted 12/23/2020

Source: Instagram | @downtowngrinc

Edited December 24, 2020 by deja vu

[joeDowntown 1753]

Took some photos yesterday. The street level looks really nice (can’t wait until pedestrians are around again). Also, he’s to get photos, but the parking ramp looks nice and refreshed. 
 

 

[deja vu 90]

I don't mind the lighting on the parking deck. In fact, I think that I prefer the look of this refreshed, older garage better than the new one at Studio Park.

Edited January 1 by deja vu

[Cookin_peacocks 94]

Looking good

[WMrapids 366]

Went around town the other day too. Noticed that there is rust running down the building already? It looks like they are power washing and maybe still have to put on a sealer though.

[mpchicago 596]

Getting close...

[arcturus 295]

(Future overheard chat in parking garage attached by skywalk)

Checking out the new hotel?
 
Nah, my parole office wants to see me.

[GRDadof3 3983]

On 1/29/2021 at 11:21 AM, mpchicago said:

Getting close...

Wow, cool looking place.