Chicago, Illinois
Design
2006
Construction
August 2007 – April 2009
Consultants
Terra Engineering, Civil; C.E. Anderson & Associates, Structural; Environmental Systems Design, MEP; H.H. Angus, Vertical Transportation; Walker Parking, Parking.
Contractor
Power Construction
Materials
Poured in place concrete, aluminum window-wall and storefront, clear and translucent glass, pre-finished aluminum composite panels, pre-finished metal panels, green roof system.
Building Area
341,000 square feet
To best optimize view and sun while maintaining the street wall, this mixed-use project was developed as two residential slabs set against the street and highway. The resultant corner not only identifies the building’s entry but, viewed from the highway below, entry to the City.
Clear and translucent glazing combined with architectural metal and concrete articulate the lobby and retail functions while masking the garage and building services within the three story base. Above, an exterior level provides for private and shared activities composed in water, stone, plant and wood.
The overlooking residences are developed with full height glass and projected balconies to heighten their experience, while street side residences have floating spandrels and inset terraces to mediate their exposure. Similar materials, forms and detail continue the architecture into the building interior.



