Wolf Point 2.0 - Loop North News

Wolf Point 2.0

Text by Steven Dahlman

October 30, 2012 – Hours after fine-tuning by the architectural firm, Pelli Clarke Pelli, and developer Hines Interests L.P., these images of the new Wolf Point were made public Monday evening. They include many changes inspired by feedback from future neighbors of the three building complex and negotiated by 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly.

(Left) 350 North Orleans Street imagined at dusk from the south. Merchandise Mart is in the distance at right. Some but not all of 350 West Mart Center, home of the Chicago Sun Times and Holiday Inn, can be seen directly behind the complex.

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(Above) This revised site plan shows the locations of the east (far left), south, and west towers. A 30-foot-wide riverwalk, nine feet above the river and extending over the riverbank, will curve around the property, then access a lower level in the upper left corner of the diagram. The driveway at the top currently exists, providing access to 350 West Mart Center. Orleans Street is at upper right.

At seven spots throughout the site will be some commemoration of Wolf Point’s place in Chicago history.

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(Above) West and south towers with Franklin Street Bridge and Merchandise Mart in distance at right. (Below) Closer angle of the front of the south tower.

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(Above) Another close angle of the south tower, looking northwest toward the west tower. (Below) Looking north at the west tower with its 510 residential units.

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(Above) From the north, looking between the south and west towers. (Below) The south corner of Wolf Point may feature a fountain as seen in this artist’s conception.

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