300 North LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois
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300 North LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois
Construction as of May, 2008
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300 North LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois
Construction as of September, 2007
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300 North LaSalle
Also known as:Kirkland & Ellis Tower
300 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States
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A symbol that the north bank of the Chicago River is finally catching up to the Loop side, 300 North LaSalle replaces a cowering concrete parking garage with something worthy of this location. The tower is slightly set back from the river, reflecting the new-found respect the city has for this rapidly improving waterway. This is likely a significant relief to people in the Central Office Building, and the Helene Curtis Building, who won't have much of their light or view stolen by the huge new neighbor.

In design, this appears to be another modern interpretation of Art Moderns themes with setbacks and fins reaching into the sky. At ground level, a large pedestrian plaza faces the water, helping extend the hodge-podge riverwalk, while providing places to sit, eat, and relax -- again, unusual for the north side of the river.

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Quick Facts
  • Construction start: 2006
  • Construction end: 2009
  • Designed by: Pickard Chilton Architects
  • Cost: $230,000,000
  • Type: Skyscraper
  • Stories: 60
  • Maximum Height: 810 feet / 247 meters
Statistics
  • Height to roof: 775 feet
  • Height to building top: 810 feet
  • Floor space: 1,300,000 square feet.
  • Caissons: 34
  • Passenger elevators: 26
  • Freight elevators: 2
Timeline
  • June, 2006: Construction begins.
  • July, 2009: Construction end.
Notes
  • Design architect: Pickard Chilton
  • Architect of record: Kendall/Heaton Associates
  • Developer: Hines
  • This building will draw water from the Chicago River for use in its cooling system. This saves electricity, and five million gallons of drinking water annually.
  • This building will also use collected rain water in its HVAC system.
  • The designers of this building had to work its support system around a disused freight tunnel, the pilings of an 1800's-era warehouse, and the concrete supports of a 1950's parking garage.
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Your Thoughts

There are five comments.

  In another location, this would get five stars. But now that I see it poking out of the city skyline, it doesn't quite fit. All of its neighbors are clad in masonry and this glass covered building sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe it will be better when it's finished, but right now it just doesn't look right.

Mike Enfield - Saturday, May 24th, 2008 @ 7:08pm  

  This building is coming along well. It will be a welcome addition to the River North area & usher in even more towers in the future as the downtown core pushes ever-further out from the Loop.

urbaneddie - Monday, January 14th, 2008 @ 5:23pm  

  I live directly across the street from this monster. NEVER ever have I heard so much construction racket in my life. I lived right in the heart of many developments: The Regatta, The Chandler, The Tides, 340 on the Park, and The Aqua. Their construction process is like a library in comparison. This development has ruined living at The Sterling.Of course, it's going to take away my view.Other than that, looks good.

Moi - Thursday, May 31st, 2007 @ 1:17pm  

  I love the look of this building. When I walk past the construction site, I get very excited about seeing this building ''grow up''

Kirby Cruz - Thursday, December 7th, 2006 @ 8:03pm  

  Chicago's stunning riverfront is being realized through more and more supertall buildings like this one, and I am glad to see such a statement being made. I think it will attract more interest because of its size and position within the city then for its design. It is a great fit for Chicago though, and I commend the architect for its defining roof detail, as so many structres in Chicago possess.

Jeffrey Horvath - Wednesday, April 12th, 2006 @ 12:23am  

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