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311 South Wacker Drive in Chicago, USA, is a post-modern 65-story skyscraper completed in 1990. At 961 feet (293 m) tall, it is the seventh tallest building in Chicago and the 21st tallest in the United States. It was once the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world. Until 2015, 311 South Wacker was also the tallest building in the world known only by its street address, when it was replaced by New York's 432 Park Avenue.The lower level of the winter garden was designed for a possible connection via underground passageway to Chicago Union Station. The building also contains three levels of underground parking. The building contains both retail and commercial tenants.LobbyThe lobby is a two-level 85ft-tall glass-ceilinged "winter garden." It used to have with palm trees, still has a fountain, and is supported by a steel structure influenced by the Chicago "L" tracks and bridges. It was envisioned as a commuter link or "pedestrian station" serving as a connection from the nearby Union Station through a disused streetcar tunnel under the South Branch of the Chicago River. Raymond Kaskey's bronze sculpture "Gem of the Lakes" looks over the garden from the Wacker entrance. The fountain shell form is taken from the city seal with a heroic figure representing Chicago as the "city of broad shoulders" wearing a cape symbolic of the great engineering feat which reversed the flow of Chicago River.

111 South Wacker Drive is an office tower located in Chicago. Completed in 2005 at 681 feet (208 m), the 51 story blue-glass structure is one of the tallest in the city. It sits on the site of the former U.S. Gypsum Building, one of the tallest buildings in Chicago to be demolished.Designed by Lohan Caprille Goettsch Architects, the building is noted for its unique parking ramp. The ramp's cyclical form creates a dramatic sloped ceiling for the building's main lobby underneath. The ramp's corkscrew design is reflected outside as well; the pavement follows the radiating lines set inside.The building is also noteworthy for its sustainable design, becoming the first-ever project to be certified LEED-CS Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council.Original designThe original design called for a more extreme building. This 35 story, 638 foot (194 m) tower would utilize many of the existing caissons of the former U.S. Gypsum Building. The bulk of the building would be supported by a 120-foot (37 m) base and 20 large diagonal braces connected from the corners of the base to the bottom of the office structure. The effect would have been a nearly symmetrical shape and a building that seemingly looked unstable.The minimalistic lobby would have been enclosed in glass and left space for an exterior plaza with artwork.The plan was eventually abandoned with the current design chosen instead.TenantsTenants in the building include Deloitte, RR Donnelley, Harbor Funds, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Bloomberg, Grippo & Elden LLC, and Locke Lord LLP.

35 East Wacker, also known as the Jewelers' Building, is a 40-story 159.4m historic building in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States, located at the intersections of Wabash Avenue, and facing the Chicago River. It was built from 1925 to 1927, and was co-designed by Joachim G. Giaver and Frederick P. Dinkelberg. It was once considered to be the tallest building in the world outside of New York City. Formerly the Pure Oil Building and North American Life Insurance Building, 35 East Wacker was listed in 1978 as a contributing property to the Michigan–Wacker Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, and was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 9, 1994.For its first 14 years, the building had parking on the lower 23 floors with a car lift that facilitated safe transfers for jewelry merchants. Currently, the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago is a tenant, and the showroom of architect Helmut Jahn is atop the building inside the dome, which was originally a restaurant. The building is currently being renovated, with the facade being maintained, but the interiors converted into a more modern configuration. Both the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the City of Chicago have recognized the renovation project with awards.

Our office is dedicated to the creation of new paradigms for sustainable development. We use a holistic, integrated design approach that emphasizes symbiotic relationship with the natural environment -- a philosophy we've termed "global environmental contextualism." This approach, which takes into consideration building orientation, daylighting, generation of wind power, solar absorption, and a site's geothermal properties, represents a fundamental change in the design process, in which form facilitates performance. It's predicated on the understanding that everything within the built and natural environment is connected, and that a building's design should stem from an understanding of its role within that context -- locally, regionally and globally. Such a pluralistic approach acknowledges the interaction among building systems as well as between those systems and the natural environment, and seeks to improve each individual system's performance. By using this principle in the design of buildings, we can create structures that not only reduce their negative environmental impact, but in some cases, virtually eliminate it altogether. AS+GG's practice includes designers with extensive experience in multiple disciplines, including technical architecture, interior design, urban planning and sustainable design. Architects also have expertise in a range of building types, including supertall towers, large-scale mixed-use complexes, corporate offices, exhibition facilities, cultural facilities and museums, civic and public spaces, hotels and residential complexes, institutional projects and high-tech laboratory facilities.

Millennium Centre is a postmodern skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois in the city's Near North Side neighborhood. The building rises 610 feet (186 m). It contains 59 floors, and was completed in 2003. The architectural firm who designed the building was Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates. Millennium Centre notably sold over 95% of its 350 residential units in September 2000, only two days after the developer had released information about the proposed structure; this occurred before the building had even been approved for construction by the City of Chicago. The building's design incorporates a high-rise park on the roof of the 14th floor, with six two-story townhomes circling the park. Millennium Centre is topped off by a 10-foot (3 m) illuminated spire, which is included in the building's structural height.

Currently, we are focused on a range of projects including: Architecture, Urban Design, Interiors. Sustainable Consulting, Furniture/Product Design, Branding/Graphics, and Renovation; with an almost limitless potential for new typologies as we move forward.

We specialize in technically challenging projects for corporate and development clients. Our work includes data centers, trading floors and other mission critical facilities as well as corporate interiors, healthcare and renovation projects.

The Brooks Building in Chicago was built in 1909–1910 in the Chicago School architectural style. An early example steel-framed skyscraper, the structure was commissioned by Peter Brooks and Shepard Brooks and designed by architects Holabird & Roche. The building was designated a Chicago Landmark on January 14, 1997. It was also determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1982; however, it is not formally included in the NRHP due to the wishes of the property's owner.

Manifesto represents the finest in elegant, modern furniture, accessories and lighting created by storied craftsmen from Europe and America. The showroom is closed on Sunday and open Monday by appointment only.

Vision For all children to be nourished by healthy, joyful eating habits at every meal, every day. Goals Smarty Pants Are Leaders' primary goal is to accomplish grade improvement and increase school attendance. We believe by setting these standards early, children will continue to have better attendance into middle school and high school ensuring more successful graduates from high school. With a strong foundation of leadership skills at an early age, we can contribute more significant young leaders to the world community tomorrow.

Professional sales organization specializing in the sales and marketing of gifts, housewares, tabletop and home decor. We pride ourselves on representing the latest trends in the market place. We have an experienced group of sales agents covering Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana. We are open for all trade shows held in the Chicagoland areas with our emphasis on the seasonal gift shows.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and only use the finest materials for our extensive line of lighting and furniture. Attention to detail is the foundation upon which we operate. Special focus is paid to both integrity of style and craftsmanship. When it comes to design, we have a profound respect for what has come before, while always keeping a keen eye towards the future. These qualities – innovative design, superior craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service – are why designers choose Paul Ferrante for their lighting and furniture needs.

Our vision at Martin-Wood Showroom is to offer furniture that is versatile and livable with a splash of style. Our pieces are durable and can be custom painted to add charm and sophistication to any room. At Martin Wood, our trusted staff will see your creativity through – no pattern is too intricate, and we let you choose from a mosaic of colors. Just send us photos or fabric samples, and we’ll customize your pieces with a painted motif or personalized monogram.

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