340 on the Park
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340 on the Park is a residential tower in the Lakeshore East
development of the neighborhood of New Eastside/ East Loop
Chicago
and was completed in 2007. The building briefly surpassed 55 East Erie
as the tallest all-residential building in Chicago. It is currently the second tallest all-residential building in Chicago (One Museum Park
being the current tallest) at 672 feet (205 meters) with 62 floors.
The architectural firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz
designed the tower and it was built by Magellan Development
. The structural engineering firm Magnusson Klemencic Associates designed the building using Post-Tensioning in order improve the floor-to-ceiling height for residents. James McHugh Construction Co
installed post tensioning tendons supplied by Amsysco Inc.
The tower is located in the Lakeshore East
complex which, when completed, will house thousands of new residents. 340 on the Park is set flush next to Randolph Street
, allowing unobstructed views of Millennium Park
, Grant Park
, The Park at Lakeshore East and Lake Michigan
. The tower's design also allows for nearby buildings to maintain some views of the park.
340 on the Park has also become the first residential tower in the Mid-West America to achieve Silver LEED
certification for its "green" design http://www.newcityskyline.com/340OntheParkbreakingrecords.html, including a large winter garden for residents. Additional benefits include a connection to the Chicago pedway
system.
The north side of the building is contoured so that views from The Buckingham next to the building are not interfered with.
Residents of 340 on the Park will be zoned to schools in the Chicago Public Schools
.
Lakeshore East
Lakeshore East is a master-planned mixed use urban development being built by the Magellan Development Group in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of the Loop, which, along with Illinois Center, is called the Near East...
development of the neighborhood of New Eastside/ East Loop
Chicago Loop
The Loop or Chicago Loop is one of 77 officially designated Chicago community areas located in the City of Chicago, Illinois. It is the historic commercial center of downtown Chicago...
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
and was completed in 2007. The building briefly surpassed 55 East Erie
55 East Erie Street
55 East Erie is an all-residential skyscraper in Chicago. It is at 647 ft . Designed by Fujikawa Johnson & Associates and Searl & Associates Architects, the 56 story building was completed in 2004 and is the third-tallest all-residential building in the United States after Trump World Tower in New...
as the tallest all-residential building in Chicago. It is currently the second tallest all-residential building in Chicago (One Museum Park
One Museum Park
One Museum Park is a skyscraper in Chicago, USA. It was designed by Chicago-based architecture firm Pappageorge Haymes, Ltd. and is located in the Near South Side community area.-Overview:...
being the current tallest) at 672 feet (205 meters) with 62 floors.
The architectural firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Solomon Cordwell Buenz is an international architecture, interior design and planning firm based in Chicago, Illinois with offices in San Francisco, California and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...
designed the tower and it was built by Magellan Development
Magellan Development
Magellan Development Group, LLC is a Chicago real estate and property development company that was formed as a result of a long term corporate partnership between Magellan Development Group and NNP Residential Development....
. The structural engineering firm Magnusson Klemencic Associates designed the building using Post-Tensioning in order improve the floor-to-ceiling height for residents. James McHugh Construction Co
James McHugh Construction Co
James McHugh Construction Co. is a privately owned company, and one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the U.S. Today, McHugh is known for constructing some of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks and one-of-a-kind structures including Marina City, Water Tower Place...
installed post tensioning tendons supplied by Amsysco Inc.
Amsysco Inc.
AMSYSCO, Inc. is a Post-Tensioning supplier based in Romeoville, Illinois. AMSYSCO, Inc. has an unbonded plant that it is certified under the Post-Tensioning Institute 'Plant Certification' program.-Business Segments:*1. Arts & Sports Stadiums...
The tower is located in the Lakeshore East
Lakeshore East
Lakeshore East is a master-planned mixed use urban development being built by the Magellan Development Group in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of the Loop, which, along with Illinois Center, is called the Near East...
complex which, when completed, will house thousands of new residents. 340 on the Park is set flush next to Randolph Street
Randolph Street (Chicago)
Randolph Street is a street in Chicago. It runs east-west through the Chicago Loop, carrying westbound traffic west from Michigan Avenue across the Chicago River on the Randolph Street Bridge, interchanging with the Kennedy Expressway , and continuing west. It serves as the northern boundary of...
, allowing unobstructed views of Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, USA and originally intended to celebrate the millennium. It is a prominent civic center near the city's Lake Michigan shoreline that covers a section of northwestern Grant Park. The area was previously...
, Grant Park
Grant Park (Chicago)
Grant Park, with between the downtown Chicago Loop and Lake Michigan, offers many different attractions in its large open space. The park is generally flat. It is also crossed by large boulevards and even a bed of sunken railroad tracks...
, The Park at Lakeshore East and Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one located entirely within the United States. It is the second largest of the Great Lakes by volume and the third largest by surface area, after Lake Superior and Lake Huron...
. The tower's design also allows for nearby buildings to maintain some views of the park.
340 on the Park has also become the first residential tower in the Mid-West America to achieve Silver LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
certification for its "green" design http://www.newcityskyline.com/340OntheParkbreakingrecords.html, including a large winter garden for residents. Additional benefits include a connection to the Chicago pedway
Pedway
Pedways are elevated or underground walkways, often connecting urban high-rises to each other, other buildings, or the street. They provide quick and comfortable movement from building to building, away from traffic and inclement weather. Two of the largest networks of underground walkways are...
system.
The north side of the building is contoured so that views from The Buckingham next to the building are not interfered with.
Education
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools, commonly abbreviated as CPS by local residents and politicians and officially classified as City of Chicago School District #299 for funding and districting reasons, is a large school district that manages over 600 public elementary and high schools in Chicago, Illinois...
.
- Ogden School
- Wells Community Academy High SchoolWells Community Academy High SchoolWells Community Academy High School is a 4-year public high school located in the West Town neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. Wells serves grades 9 through 12, and is a part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299...
http://www.wells.cps.k12.il.us/.
See also
- List of buildings
- List of skyscrapers
- List of tallest buildings in Chicago
- List of tallest buildings in the United States
- World's tallest structures