340 on the Park
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| 340 on the Park | |
 March 25th 2007 |
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| Information | |
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| Location | 340 East Randolph St Chicago, Illinois |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Groundbreaking | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Est. Completion | 2007 |
| Opening | 2007 (est.) |
| Use | Residential |
| Height | |
| Roof | 205 m (672 ft) |
| Technical Details | |
| Floor count | 62 [1] |
| Companies | |
| Architect | Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates |
| Developer | LR Development Company [2] |
340 on the Park is a residential tower currently under construction in Chicago. Upon completion it will briefly become the second-tallest all-residential building in the United States, at 672 feet (205 meters) with 62 floors. The architectural firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz designed the tower.
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, and Lake Michigan. The tower's design also allows for nearby buildings to maintain some views of the park.
340 on the Park will also become the first residential tower in Chicago to achieve LEED certification for its "green" design, including a large winter garden for residents. Additional benefits include a connection to the Chicago pedway system.
When completed, the building will briefly surpass 55 East Erie as the tallest all-residential building in Chicago. However it will hold this title only for a few months, until completion of One Museum Park.
The north side of the building is contoured so that views from Buckingham Plaza next to the building are not interfered with.
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[edit] Education
Residents of 340 on the Park will be zoned to schools in the Chicago Public Schools.
[edit] 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
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official 340 on the Park website
- Official Lakeshore East website
- Solomon Cordwell Buenz website
- 340 on the Park owners website
| Future Chicago skyscrapers | |
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| Under Construction: | 108 North State Street • 300 North LaSalle • 340 on the Park • Aqua • Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower (Expansion) • Elysian • Joffrey Tower • Legacy Tower • One Museum Park • Trump International Hotel and Tower • Waterview Tower |
| Construction Imminent: | Mandarin Oriental |
| Proposed or Approved: | 155 North Wacker • 29 South LaSalle • Canyon Ranch • Chicago Spire • One Museum Park West • Park Michigan • InterContinental Chicago (North Tower) |
