![]() Platforms extend from the stems in phyllotactic patterns that allow oblique sightlines between neighbours. The building’s balcony 'stems' act as columns that take gravity loads to the ground. Its design emphasizes its structure, with a playful array of stacked concrete panels forming columns, bays, balconies, and sunshades–creating a visually-exciting exterior and multiple opportunities for residents to socialize outdoors and connect with the surrounding city. At street level, the building’s retail arcade, multiple lobbies, and wider, improved sidewalks create a dynamic, walkable community scene.Ī residential tower with a transparent amenity level and outdoor gardens and fitness areas rises from the plinth. ![]() Studio Gang's building distinguishes itself by creating a new architectural language among other flat residential blocks.Ĭovering a total area of 46,000 square meters (500,000 sf), the mixed-use project mixes new options for living, shopping, and outdoor recreation and leisure to its full-block site, formerly an underused parking lot and strip mall. Located at a busy commercial intersection near Lake Michigan and adjacent to a commuter rail stop, City Hyde Park is designed to become a pedestrian-friendly hub that helps encourage the greater urban evolution of its neighborhood. If you stop by, you’ll find the Wrigley Building across the street!Įnjoy Spectacular Chicago Views at the Willis Tower Skydeck!ĭon’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to know more about iconic Chicago skyscrapers.Chicago and New York-based architecture practice Studio Gang has completed its new apartment building in Chicago, USA, which is comprised of many irregular 'patelliform' balconies on one facade of the apartment. The apartment is conceived as a new modernist piece in the city with its own character and identity within the context. The Tribune Tower was completed in 1925, and stands 462 feet. The winning Gothic Revival design by Hood and Howells borrows Art Deco design ideas, and echoes elements of medieval European architecture and 13th-century French cathedrals. In 1922, the Chicago Tribune placed an ad for a building design competition - and $50,000 in prize money for the winner. According to local lore, the design is based on a dark green champagne bottle with gold foil at the top.Įven at a modest 503 feet, you’ll get a clear view of the 37-story Carbon and Carbide Building from Michigan Avenue! While you’re in the area, don’t miss other historic Burnham-designed buildings like the Reliance Building, the Rookery Building, and Monadnock Building. ![]() The Burnham Brothers designed this landmark 1929 Art Deco skyscraper - one of Chicago’s most recognizable with its polished black granite and dark green terra cotta, and gold leaf details. After viewing this 1,054-foot giant, stop by the nearby historic Water Tower Place or the Museum of Contemporary Art. Also known by its address of 875 North Michigan Avenue, the Hancock tops out at 100 stories and employs X-bracing on the building’s exterior to resist wind loads without interior support columns, significantly increasing the available floor space. Just before building the Willis Tower, architect Bruce Graham worked with structural engineer Khan to complete the John Hancock Center in 1970. ![]() Architect William LeBaron Jenney’s new construction technique became known as the “Chicago Skeleton,” and went on to be used in the tallest skyscrapers around the world. That’s not necessarily due to its 10-story, 138-foot height, but because it was the first design to incorporate a steel frame to support the entire weight of the building. Not only was it the first skyscraper in Chicago, but it’s also known as the world’s first skyscraper. The Home Insurance Building was completed in 1885 during the building boom that followed the Great Chicago Fire. ![]()
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