Exelon Pavilions, Solar-powered architectural structures in Millennium Park, Chicago, US
Four modernist glass and limestone buildings flank the northern and southern edges of Millennium Park along Randolph and Monroe Streets.
The pavilions were designed in 2001 and constructed in 2004, with the final grand opening celebration taking place on April 30, 2005.
Architect Renzo Piano incorporated sustainable design principles into the structures, creating the first electricity-generating curtain walls in the Midwest region.
Three pavilions provide access to underground parking garages, while the Northwest Pavilion functions as the Millennium Park Welcome Center and office space.
The pavilions generate 19,840 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually through photovoltaic technology integrated into their walls and roofs.
Location: Chicago
Inception: November 2004
Architects: Renzo Piano
Official opening: April 30, 2005
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.88408,-87.62237
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:38
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