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155 North Wacker
Building
Completed, 2009
60606
office
composite
LEED Gold
194.6 m / 638 ft
45
2
163
21
115,906 m² / 1,247,602 ft²
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Construction Start
Completed
Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
These are firms that consult on the design of a building's façade. May often be referred to as "Cladding," "Envelope," "Exterior Wall," or "Curtain Wall" Consultant, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Façade Consultant" exclusively.
Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
You must be a CTBUH Member to view this resource.
Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
These are firms that consult on the design of a building's façade. May often be referred to as "Cladding," "Envelope," "Exterior Wall," or "Curtain Wall" Consultant, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Façade Consultant" exclusively.
Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Chicago Regional Tour
29 October 2015 - Event
EMI Lead Chicago Tall-Building Study Trip
25 May 2015 - Event
20 September 2012 | Chicago
How Tall Buildings Meet the Ground is as Important as How They Meet the Sky
Today, urbanism is synonymous with tall buildings, and because of their symbolic nature a great deal of attention is given to how these buildings meet...
21 September 2012
How Tall Buildings Meet the Ground is as Important as How They Meet the Sky
James Goettsch, Goettsch Partners
If you are concerned about the urban habitat, you have to be concerned about whether or not buildings provide a positive experience at the ground...
While designing 155 North Wacker, the development team strived to create unique space at the lobby level while incorporating space planning efficiencies for a 2,500 square meter (27,000 RSF) floor plan for tenants with exceptional views, ultimately situating the building 15 meters (50ft) at a minimum from all of its neighbors, providing exceptional light and air.
Tenant-desired amenities and sustainable design elements were also at the forefront of considerations for the building. At lobby level, the building emphasizes continuity of space while highlighting its surroundings with a distinct exterior 14 meter (46ft) tall arcade that provides pedestrians with a protected area while showcasing the building’s entrance. This arcade leads pedestrians through the walkway and then opens to a 836 square meter (9,000 sq ft) public park, which will tie the building to its surrounding area while creating an architecturally significant corridor along Randolph Street that extends eastward to Millennium Park. The park will be developed and maintained by the building and donated to the City of Chicago.
30 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Chicago and its architectural marvels. From recently constructed skyscrapers to the modern marvel of Willis Tower, which held the tallest title for 25 years.
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