The glass monolith that is 300 North LaSalle provides a comely, if imaginary, terminus to Wacker Drive. Because of its size and location, it seems to pop up in photographs all the...
Green and Silver in ...
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Two press releases arrived today from our friends over at Hines, about two downtown skyscrapers. First, the Citadel Center (131 South Dearborn) has been awarded LEED Silver status. Second, 300 North LaSalle has been given an Award for Excellence for “[demonstrating] cross-regional...
Hollywood Blows Up C...
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It seems like every month, Hollywood churns out yet another end-of-the-world movie. Sometimes armageddon doesn’t start in New York or Los Angeles. It happens on the shores of Lake Michigan. Coming out in July is the latest Transformers movie, called Dark of the Moon. From what I...
300 North LaSalle Ge...
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Good news for Hines, and the environment. Hines sent over a press release today touting the new LEED status for its skyscraper at 300 North LaSalle. The tower, which opened in 2009, has been awarded LEED Core and Shell Gold status. Full release follows: HINES’ 300 N. LASALLE’S...
Slice of Life: Skysc...
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The sun peeks out over Lake Michigan and illuminates the skyscraper forest of Chicago on an early morning. From this vantage point, several buildings clearly stand head and shoulders above the rest: Trump International Hotel and Tower (401 North Wabash Street) Willis Tower (233 South Wacker...