Lake Point Tower, International Style skyscraper in Streeterville, Chicago, US
Lake Point Tower rises 197 meters with curved glass walls, creating a Y-shaped floor plan with three wings extending from a central triangular core.
The building opened in 1968 as the world's tallest residential structure, designed by Mies van der Rohe's students John Heinrich and George Schipporeit.
The structure stands as the sole high-rise east of Lake Shore Drive, embodying principles of modernist architecture through its minimalist glass and steel construction.
The tower contains 725 residential units across 70 floors, offering amenities including two swimming pools, a fitness center, spa facilities, and a restaurant.
A 2.5-acre private park sits atop the building's base, featuring a playground, duck pond, and waterfalls designed by landscape architect Alfred Caldwell.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1968
Architects: Schipporeit-Heinrich, Inc.
Architectural style: International Style
Floors above the ground: 70
Height: 197 m
Address: 505 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Website: http://lakepointtower.org
GPS coordinates: 41.89167,-87.61222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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