Brief: An extended and developed exercise in macro planning issues.
Program:The project's objective was to develop the proposal through a documentation process ultimately resulting in a complete set of working drawings. The program explored the systematic documentation and communication of the detailed design, and included a comprehensive site plan, core design, tower floor plans, base development/support facilities/parking layouts, suite plans, elevation and envelope development.
Site:The site chosen for this project was a difficult site. It was difficult because of its location and proximity with major dominant buildings in Chicago. It was a difficult project because of the site dimensions that will require innovative solutions both architecturally and economically.
Building Data/Final Program:Level 1: Main Floor: Lobby Level, Junior Ballroom Level, Admin. Offices:38,974.6 GSFLevel 2: Main Ballroom Level, Retail: 38,974.6 GSFLevel 3: Health Club/Pool, Meeting Rooms Level: 38,974.6 GSFLower Level 1: Parking: 37,686.5 SF (52 parking spaces)Lower Level 2: Parking: 37,686.5 SF (52 parking spaces)PARKING GARAGE TOTALS: 75,373 GSF/104 parking spaces=724 SF per carParking Required: 71 spaces Total Spaces Provided: 104, 9 handicapped stalls
Lower Level 3: Service Level, Fan Room, ComEd, Main Kitchen, Receiving/Holding, 3 Loading Docks: 53,286 GSF
Levels 4-29: 26 Guestroom Floors: 15 Dwelling Units per Floor=390 total D.U.Type A Guestroom: 520 SF (286 units total=73.3)Type B Condo Unit: 1385 SF (52 units total= 13.3%)Type C Condo Unit: 1455 SF (2-Key)(26 units total=6.7 %)Type D Condo Unit: 1638 SF (26 units total=6.7%)**70% Guestroom Plan Efficiency**
