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Because of its height and lakeside site, the skyscraper had to be designed to withstand high winds. At the center of the building is a triangular core, 59 feet wide, that contains nine elevators and three stairwells. This core holds all of the vertical weight of the building, allowing the perimeter
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Lake Point Tower was one of the first high-rise residential buildings in the world to feature all-electric appliances. It pioneered the concept of the "Park in the City," as the first residential complex in a major city to have its own two-and-one-half acre park—including a playground, pool, duck
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in the world at that time. The project developer was William F. Hartnett, Jr., chairman and founder of Hartnett-Shaw Development Company, which was responsible for more than 260 residential and commercial real estate developments in the United States from 1961–1983.
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Radiating from the core are three arms that form an asymmetrical Y-shaped floor plan. The original four-armed design was changed to a three-armed design (120° apart). The outer walls are curved to allow multiple distinct views from singular apartments.
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Well known for its graceful curves and picturesque location, Lake Point Tower is the only major private structure on the east side of Lake Shore Drive. Its position between Lake Shore Drive and
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The architects for Lake Point Tower were John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, working under the firm name of Schipporeit and Heinrich; the two were students of
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pond, and waterfalls — three stories above ground. There are shops and restaurants on the first two levels of the complex, under the park.
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gives it unobstructed views in all directions that are protected by ordinances limiting construction on the city's waterfront.
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in Chicago. Lake Point Tower was completed in 1968, is approximately 645 feet (197 m) tall, and was the tallest
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listed Lake Point Tower as one of America's 150 favorite structures.
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Mies van der Rohe: Continuing the Chicago School of Architecture
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Its tall curved three wing 'Y' shape was an inspiration for the
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at 505 North Lake Shore Drive. Completed in 1968, it is in the
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Lake Point Tower has been host to many shoots including:
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Lake Point Tower is located in Chicago metropolitan area
Lake Point Tower is located in Illinois
Lake Point Tower is located in the United States
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Coordinates
41°53′30″N 87°36′44″W / 41.89167°N 87.61222°W / 41.89167; -87.61222
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Lake Michigan
Chicago
Chicago River
Streeterville
Near North Side
Navy Pier
Lake Shore Drive
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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St. Regis Chicago
Navy Pier
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Bauhaus
International Style
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