River Point in Chicago, Illinois by Pickard Chilton

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River Point is a mixed-use project comprising a fifty story office tower with retail and restaurants; a spacious lobby; a 1.5 acre public plaza; and three levels of parking. Located on a triangular site at the broad confluence of the branching North and South Chicago Rivers, River Point enhances the character of this prominent river frontage while concealing the existing railroad tracks below.

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• Architects: Pickard Chilton
• Project: River Point
• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Photography: Pabst Photo, Tom Rossiter
• Client/Developer: Hines, Ivanhoé Cambridge
• Area: 1.2 million gsf
• Architect of Record: Kendall/Heaton Associates
• LEED: CS-Gold
• Completion: 2017

Image Courtesy © Tom Rossiter

The tower’s unique sculptural form creates a striking silhouette from multiple vantage points throughout the city and responds to the inherent qualities of its important waterfront site. The tower’s sweeping curves capture natural light within the building as well as provide panoramic views outward. Crowned with a distinct top, the tower’s upper floors offer dramatic views of the river, the Loop and Lake Michigan on the horizon.

Overlooking the river and connected to the riverfront plaza, a daylight filled lobby serves the tower as a shared grand public gathering space as well as a sheltered oasis along the river in winter.

The riverfront plaza, a welcome public amenity for the West Loop neighborhood, is designed to reshape the urban fabric by creating a lively civic space that encourages pedestrian activity along the waterfront.

The open public plaza cascades down to the river walk and the water’s edge through a series of landscaped terraces, seating areas, and arcing pathways. The space enjoys abundant sunlight throughout the day and provides a pleasant respite on the river.

Image Courtesy © Tom Rossiter

Image Courtesy © Tom Rossiter

Image Courtesy © Tom Rossiter

Tags: Illinois, USA

Categories: Lobby, Mixed use, Plaza, public spaces, Retail, Tower

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