Projects:
Pinnacle
Chicago, Illinois
Residential
completed
Minimizing the visual impact of structural elements on the building’s exterior was a major focus in the design of this 50-story condominium tower. All lateral loads and roughly 50% of the gravity loads are carried by a small central core at the center of the building plan. Overturning forces due to wind are resisted by four shear walls extending from the core to the perimeter of the building. These shear walls are aligned with internal partition walls. The structure continues down through the parking levels without a costly transfer level. The structural form minimized the cost of the tower and helped to realize the architect’s vision for a light, open exterior.
