The air up there

Designed by Jahn

From the architects:

With its height of 240m, 1000M is among the newest additions to Chicago’s skyline, marking the south end of the Historic Michigan Avenue District. 

With the existing and planned new residential towers of Museum Park, it will form a significant high-rise cluster at the intersection of Roosevelt and Michigan avenues, complementing the urban assembly at Randolph Street to the north.

The building stands out for its thoughtfully designed living spaces and more than 7432m² of indoor and outdoor amenities. 

This includes Chicago’s highest rooftop observation deck, perched on the 73rd floor. 

Designed in partnership with interior designer Kara Mann, 1000M showcases a remarkable range of residences, from smartly designed studios to expansive 4-bedroom penthouses. 

Offering sweeping views of Lake Michigan, Grant Park, and the Chicago skyline, it raises the bar with its cutting-edge design and lifestyle sophistication.

Urban responsibility is expressed through the careful shaping of the tower, which is derived from its relationship to the adjoining buildings on the block. 

The developer acquired 1006 S. Michigan Ave., which allows 1000M to use the air rights and slope 5.1m over it to increase the floor plate to an economical and efficient size. 

To provide light, air, and views from the south windows at 910 S. Michigan Ave., a 7m separation has been provided. 

Above its base, a setback relating to its northern neighbour marks the transition from the street wall to the tower.

To make the tower above softer and thinner the east and west fronts are slightly curved. 

The hard-sloping edge of the northeast relates to the context of the city. 

The soft and natural corner to the southeast relates to Lake Michigan and Grant Park. 

The result is a rectangular plan at the lower floors that transitions to a parallelogram at the 72nd floor, with an area of 1233m². 

The triangular planes at the north and south give the building an elegant trim. 

The building is completed with an omnidirectional top housing, the required technical support as well as east-facing amenities for the building’s residents. 

This strategy makes the building work as part of the city and its defining architecture.

Residents of 1000M enjoy convenient access to luxurious ground-floor lobbies from both the street and a dignified porte-cochere on the west, which connects to a 325-car garage spanning seven levels above Michigan Avenue. 

Atop the garage, a common amenity level includes a rooftop pool, cabanas, grills, and communal spaces, enhancing the living experience.

1000M’s 7432m² of premier indoor and outdoor amenities include Chicago’s highest resident-accessible lounge, offering unparalleled views of Lake Michigan, Grant Park, and the city skyline.

In collaboration with interior designer Kara Mann, 1000M features a range of residences, from efficiently designed studios to spacious 3-bedroom penthouses, embodying cutting-edge design and sophisticated urban living.

Story by: Trendsideas