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600 North Fairbanks
600 Fairbanks Court
Building
Completed, 2008
60611
residential
concrete
139.5 m / 458 ft
41
4
43,255 m² / 465,593 ft²
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 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.
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 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).
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600 Fairbanks Court combines European design, intelligent architecture, smart floor plans, and an outstanding location. The exterior building design of the condominium tower is contemporary and transparent, featuring a dramatic curved glass curtain wall overlooking Fairbanks and Ohio Streets in downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan.
The site was comprised of two parcels, including a once-empty parcel on the south half and an existing three-story building on the north half. In order to develop an effective apartment plan floor plate, the upper 29 floors of the new apartment building cantilever three meters (9ft) over the existing three-story building. The tower contains a contemporary lobby highlighted by five meter (16ft) ceilings, 28 residential floors containing 227 luxury condominiums, and 11 stories of parking behind a directional expanded metal mesh screen wall with 215 spaces. The units are developed with efficiently laid out floor plans, private balconies, and high-end amenities.
The design of the interior is minimalist with exposed concrete and floor-to-ceiling glass that allows for maximum visibility and increased transparency. The taut enclosure defines a simple and elegant solution for high rise living. All units incorporate outdoor spaces which interconnect the different living spaces and are inset to enhance and emphasize the modern look of the building.
Units are laid out so that the kitchen becomes an integral and participatory part of the living area for today’s lifestyle. In addition to the open floor plan, the building provides its residents with interior materials that embrace today’s modern aesthetic of natural hardwood floors and the raw exposure of its concrete structure. Building amenities include the dramatic glass lobby, a media/conference room, green roof terrace, fitness center, home theater, sun deck and lap pool.
11 June 2013 | Chicago
City-Scapes: Transformations + Interventions
In our journey from Chicago to New York, the United States, South Africa, Europe, the Mideast to Asia/China, the tall building has always been tied...
18 October 2012 | Chicago
Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award: Archi-neering Tall
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