340 on the Park

340 on the Park
View from Millennium Park
May, 2016
General information
Type Residential
Location 340 East Randolph St
Chicago, Illinois
Construction started 2005
Completed 2007
Height
Roof 205 m (673 ft)
Top floor 192.4 m (631 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 62[1]
Design and construction
Architect Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates
Developer Magellan 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 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 increase the floor-to-ceiling heights. 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 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 Midwestern United States to achieve Silver LEED certification for its "green" design , 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 (2004-11-09)

Education

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 will be zoned to schools in the Chicago Public Schools.

See also

Position in Chicago's skyline

311 South WackerWillis TowerChicago Board of Trade Building111 South WackerAT&T Corporate CenterKluczynski Federal BuildingCNA CenterChase TowerThree First National PlazaMid-Continental PlazaRichard J. Daley CenterChicago Title and Trust Center77 West WackerPittsfield BuildingLeo Burnett BuildingThe Heritage at Millennium ParkCrain Communications BuildingIBM PlazaOne Prudential PlazaTwo Prudential PlazaAon CenterBlue Cross and Blue Shield Tower340 on the ParkPark TowerOlympia Centre900 North MichiganJohn Hancock CenterWater Tower PlaceHarbor PointThe ParkshoreNorth Pier ApartmentsLake Point TowerJay Pritzker PavilionBuckingham FountainLake MichiganLake MichiganLake MichiganThe skyline of a city with many large skyscrapers; in the foreground are a green park and a lake with many sailboats moored on it. Over 30 of the skyscrapers and some park features are labeled.

References

  1. ↑ "{title}". Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
  2. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/04/realestate/04nati.html?ei=5088&en=358b78a841751de1&ex=1307073600&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&pagewanted=all

Coordinates: 41°53′5.43″N 87°37′8″W / 41.8848417°N 87.61889°W / 41.8848417; -87.61889

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