The Chesterfield Building, High-rise residential structure in downtown Cleveland, United States.
The Chesterfield Building is a 20-story, 200-foot apartment tower in downtown Cleveland's Reserve Square, designed by Charles Luckman and completed in 1965. It holds 407 units, and its outward-opening windows give it the look of an old factory, though it has always been residential. A rooftop swimming pool sits atop the building.
The Chesterfield Building was erected in 1965 and designed by Charles Luckman, who also designed the Aon Center in Los Angeles, Madison Square Garden and Cleveland's AmTrust Financial Center. It received a major exterior renovation in 2001. In 2011 management was cited for 78 code violations, including structural issues, plumbing problems and foundation fissures. It was rebranded The Sphere and renovated in 2015, renamed The Luckman in 2019, and has been branded LIV Cleveland since 2025.
The building represents a period when architects viewed vertical housing as a solution to urban growth. Residents use the shared spaces, particularly the rooftop pool, which serves as a gathering point for the community.
The structure sits on East 12th Street in downtown and is accessible by public transportation. Keep in mind that this is an active residential complex, so interior access may be limited for visitors.
The building has been renamed three times: it became The Sphere in 2015, The Luckman in 2019, and has been branded LIV Cleveland since 2025. The 2019 name honours architect Charles Luckman, who designed the 1965 tower.
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