It is located on the junction of Lake Shore Drive and the Chicago River which gives it a prime location both in its views and access to the city. On completion it will be the tallest building in the United States and the tallest residential building in the world.
Daniel Statham Studio collaborated with Santiago Calatrava Architects and Billings Design Associates (BDA) to develop the facade of this skyscraper which twists 2 degrees at each floor level to generate a helical outer surface. The cladding has been split into 3 sections through the vertical order. The base, main body and apex which forms the thrilling top to the building with views across Chicago, the state of Illinois and Lake Michigan.