340 on the Park

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340 on the Park
340 on the Park, Chicago in May 2016.jpg
View from Millennium Park
May, 2016
340 on the Park
General information
TypeResidential
Location340 East Randolph St
Chicago, Illinois
Construction started2005
Completed2007
Height
Roof205 m (673 ft)
Top floor192.4 m (631 ft)
Technical details
Floor count62 [1]
Design and construction
Architect(s) Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates
DeveloperMagellan Development Group & LR Development Company [2]
Structural engineer Magnusson Klemencic Associates

340 on the Park is a residential tower in the Lakeshore East development of the neighborhood of New Eastside/ East Loop Chicago completed in 2007. The building was the tallest all-residential building in Chicago until the completion of One Museum Park.

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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 prestressed concrete in order increase the floor-to-ceiling heights. James McHugh Construction Co installed post-tensioning tendons supplied by Amsysco Inc. [3]

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 was the first residential tower in the Midwestern United States to achieve Silver LEED certification for its "green" design, [4] including a large winter garden for residents. Additional benefits include a connection to the Chicago Pedway system, low-flow water fixtures for both residential and public spaces, and energy-efficient fixtures such as lights and mechanical equipment.

The north side of the building is contoured so that views from The Buckingham next to the building are not interfered with.

Site of 340 on the Park from BP Pedestrian Bridge Downtown Chicago Illinois Nov05 img 2552.jpg
Site of 340 on the Park from BP Pedestrian Bridge

Education

The southwest view from 340 on the Park includes Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago, Historic Michigan Boulevard District and Chicago Loop. View of the Chicago skyline from 340 on the Park.jpg
The southwest view from 340 on the Park includes Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago, Historic Michigan Boulevard District and Chicago Loop.

Residents of 340 on the Park are zoned to schools in the Chicago Public Schools.

See also

Position in Chicago's skyline

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References

  1. ↑ "340 on the Park : 340 East Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois :: Glass Steel and Stone". Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2006.
  2. ↑ Sharoff, Robert (June 4, 2006). "How a Park Changed a Chicago Neighborhood". The New York Times. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Reports". www.construction.com. February 8, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Newcityskyline - 340 On the Park breaking records". September 28, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Williams Wells High School". October 11, 2006. Archived from the original on October 11, 2006. Retrieved March 17, 2019.

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