Olympia Centre, Mixed-use skyscraper in River North, Chicago, United States.
Description
Olympia Centre is a 221-meter tall skyscraper in Chicago's River North neighborhood with a granite facade that tapers from a wider base toward the top across 63 floors. The structure houses retail spaces at ground level, office areas from floors 6 to 23, and residential condominiums occupying the upper floors.
History
Construction of the building began in 1981 and was completed in 1986, introducing a new architectural approach to Chicago's downtown commercial development. This completion marked an important phase in the modern reshaping of the River North district.
Culture
The Consulate General of Japan occupies the eleventh floor, making the building a place where visitors can sense Japanese cultural presence in the city's downtown landscape.
Practical
The building offers ground-level retail spaces that are accessible to the public, while office and residential areas above are restricted to occupants and authorized visitors. You can easily explore the retail areas during business hours, though you may need permission to access the upper floors.
Did you know?
The exterior is clad in Swedish granite that was processed in Italy, giving the building an uncommon material origin story that few visitors know about. This carefully sourced combination of materials contributes significantly to the tower's distinctive appearance.
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