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311 South Wacker
311 South Wacker Drive
Chicago,
IL
60606
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
311 South Wacker is an architecturally impressive postmodern structure, designed by internationally acclaimed Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. The property is a dominant presence on the city skyline with its stunning illuminated crown combined with it being the fourth tallest building in Chicago. 311 South Wacker offers tenants appealing character and quality offering sweeping views of the CBD and Lake Michigan from three separate floor plate sizes, the highest quality craftsmanship and finishes, and one of the most unique attributes of the property — the 12,000 square foot, six-story glass atrium known as the Wintergarden. The Wintergarden features a beautiful bronze waterfall and sculpture, as well as café seating, shops and a white tablecloth restaurant. Immediately outside the Wintergarden is an outdoor public park, which is the largest area of green space in the West Loop.
311 South Wacker Drive is located on a one-acre site on Wacker Drive between Van Buren Street and Jackson Boulevard in the West Loop submarket. The building is ideally situated within close proximity to three major highways servicing the Loop, two main rail stations including Union Station and Ogilvie Metra Station.
Property Facts
• Completed in 1990
• 65-story office building
• 1,276,850 square feet
PROPERTY FEATURES
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Parking |
269-stall parking garage |
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Tenant Access |
24-hour tenant access, 365 days a year |
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Security |
24-hour professional security, 365 days a year |
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Telecommunications |
Advanced telecommunications infrastructure and service |
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Views |
Sweeping views of the CBD and Lake Michigan |
TENANT & VISITOR SERVICES
Parking
Vehicle Parking
311 South Wacker has a 269-stall parking garage on three levels of heated, secure underground parking with direct elevator access.
Bicycle Parking
Additionally, there is bicycle parking on the Ground Level. Please contact security at 312.692.8171 for more information.
Shipping & Delivery
U.S. Messenger
312.692.8236
Offers courier, messenger and delivery services in Chicago.
FedEx and UPS Drop Boxes
Location: Ground Floor Mailroom
Fitness Center
312.692.8170
Location: North of the Wintergarden at the bottom of the escalators
The 311 South Wacker Fitness Center is professionally managed and operated by Advocate Fitness (a division of Advocate Healthcare). The fitness center offers a fully staffed, state-of-the-art facility featuring cardio and strength training equipment, group exercises classes, personal training, massage, nutrition counseling, men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers, and expertly designed entertainment systems.
Wi-Fi
There is complimentary wireless internet access in the Wintergarden Atrium, Skylobby, Retail Concourses and Park.
Concierge Unlimited International
Amanda Rubin 312.692.8140
Concierge Unlimited is available to all tenants in the building. Services offered include a host of business and personal services from making restaurant recommendations and VIP reservations to top tickets for events, favorable hotel rates, planning corporate meetings and parties or arranging for special gifts. Click here for a full menu of services.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINING
Conference Center
312.692.8140
Location: Floor 10
The Conference Center can seat up to 68 people and features include Wi-Fi, projector and screen, lectern, wipe-board, flip chart with easel, phones, and wireless microphones.
Pazzo’s
312.913.1600
Location: Wintergarden Atrium
Pazzo’s offers a spectacular atrium setting with private rooms, contemporary menu and impeccable service. The main bar overlooks the magnificent atrium and offers carefully selected wines, champagne and cocktails.
Pazzo’s offers catering and special event planning with seating for up to 700 guests. Business meetings and private parties are a hit in either of their two VIP rooms, which seat parties from eight to fourteen.
Events at Wintergarden Atrium
One of the most unique and appealing attributes of 311 South Wacker is its amazing six-story atrium. With beams of sunlight splashing across wide-open spaces, this lush, palm tree-lined setting offers a welcoming sanctuary for its tenants and visitors. The atrium, perfect for seasonal events or for simply relaxing, also features a beautiful bronze waterfall and sculpture, as well as café seating, shops and a white tablecloth restaurant.
For information on renting the atrium for a private event, please contact Pazzo’s at 312.913.1600, or email them at: pazzos311@aol.com
Skylobby
Location: Floor 46
Skylobby is a unique and intriguing oasis with breathtaking eastern views of the Loop, the lake and of Ceres – the famous sculpture high atop the Board of Trade building. Skylobby is also an elegant setting for a private one-on-one meeting with a client or co-worker or a small reception. Skylobby offers drinks and light meals. Please contact the Office of the Building at 312.692.8200 for information.
Park at 311 South Wacker
Offering the largest area of green space in Chicago’s Loop, 311 South Wacker’s park is a truly unique aspect of this Chicago landmark. Lined with benches, mature trees and reproduction antique street lamps, the park provides the perfect atmosphere for breakfast or lunch, or a calming getaway for a well deserved break or breath of fresh air. The award winning landscaping also serves as the ideal backdrop for a variety of building hosted summer events including:
- Weekly concerts featuring a wide selection of local musicians and bands
- Chicago Ornithological Society bird watching
- Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs public art exhibitions such as “Cows on Parade” and “Suite Home Chicago”
CONSUMER & BUSINESS SERVICES
Print X-Press
312.408.1080
Location: Ground Level, South Concourse
Print X-Press offers digital printing, graphic design, bindery and finishing services.
White Collar Grime Cleaners and Shoe Shine
312.461.0223
Location: Ground Level, South Concourse
Offers dry cleaning and shoe shine services.
Gateway Cigar & Perks
Location: Wintergarden, Lower Level
Offers sundries and cigars.
Anna Flower Shop & Gifts
312.986.0151
Location: Ground Level, North Concourse
A florist offering made to order arrangements and delivery.
Traders Barber & Style Shop
312.554.7777
Location: Ground Level, South Concourse
A full-service salon.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Freshii
312.435.0311
Location: Ground Level, North Concourse
“Nutrition to Go”; healthy salads and sandwiches
Kamehachi
312.765.8700
Location: Ground Level, North Concourse
Japanese, Sushi Bar
SkyDine 311 by George L. Jewel
312.829.3663
Location: Skylobby, Floor 46
Espresso & coffee-based drinks, baked goods, sandwiches, and salads
Starbuck’s Coffee
312.427.7008
Espresso & coffee-based drinks and baked goods
Pazzo’s
312.913.1600
Location: Wintergarden Atrium
Pazzo’s Express
Location: Wintergarden Atrium
The West Loop neighborhood of Chicago started out as a warehouse district in the 1800s. It is now one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Chicago. It is home to thriving restaurants, shops, a burgeoning gallery district, and spacious residential lofts.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Much of the West Loop’s fine dining and culinary greats are located on Restaurant Row, along Randolph Street. The strip of eateries makes its way west to Union Park. The West Loop website lists a full directory of area restaurants. Below are a few acclaimed restaurants within the neighborhood:
Alhambra Palace Restaurant
312.666.9555
1240 West Randolph Street
Moroccan and Mediterranean
Can accommodate over 1,000 guests in its airy main dining room; outdoor café, two-story lounge and private dining room.
Avec
312.377.2002
615 West Randolph Street
Wine Bar and Small Plates
Blackbird
312.715.0708
619 West Randolph Street
Modern Culinary
Dragonfly Mandarin
312.787.6400
832 W. Randolph Street
Mandarin
Greek Islands
312.782.9855
200 South Halsted Street
Greek
Izumi Sushi
312.207.5299
731 West Randolph Street
Sushi
One Sixtyblue
312.850.0303
1400 West Randolph Street
Contemporary American
Parthenon
312.726.2407
314 South Halsted Street
Greek
Red Light
312.733.8880
820 West Randolph Street
Pan-Asian
ATTRACTIONS
Hubbard Street Dance Company
312.850.9744
1147 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago’s premier contemporary dance company.
Museum of Holography
312.226.1007
1134 West Washington Boulevard
An eclectic institution dedicated to “the advancement of holography as an art form.”
United Center Arena
312.455.4500
901 West Madison Street Chicago
United Center Arena is an indoor sports arena and is home to both the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League and the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association.
Union Park
312.746.5494
1501 West Randolph Street
Union Park offers swimming, baseball, basketball, tennis and volleyball as well as ample green space for picnics or just throwing the Frisbee around. Union Park is host to annual festivals including Pitchfork Music Festival and Taste of Randolph Street.
GALLERIES
G. R. N’Namdi Gallery
312.563.9240
110 North Peoria Street
The oldest and largest existing African-American owned gallery. G.R. N’Namdi has some of the most impressive clients: The Art Institute of Chicago, The Detroit Institute of the Arts, The Metropolitan Museum, The Studio Museum of Harlem, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York. It also publishes a biannual magazine, “The Collector.” Their focus continues to be on educating the public about the cultural and historic significance of artists’ collections. The gallery has been known to have historic pieces, but also to encourage new and emerging artists to gain exposure.
Packer Schopf Gallery
312.226.8984
942 West Lake Street
The artists here could contend to be the most varied a single gallery features. Media forms include handkerchiefs, illustrations, photos, animal bones, and comics. This is also the place to find great folk art that makes urbane statements. Each new exhibition has an opening reception that’s open to the public.
Thomas Robertello Gallery
312.421.1587
939 West Randolph Street
The collections are not media specific, but “exhibit painting, sculpture, video, photography, installation, and drawing.” The art forms might be expected, but the art is not.
Walsh Gallery
312.829.3312
118 North Peoria Street
Features contemporary Asian art and is on the cutting edge of new media art. It has a New Media Lounge where visitors can view video pieces from teh emerging artist of Korea China, and India. In addition to new media, the gallery focuses on large-scale sculpture, installations, and photography.
SHOPPING
The West Loop is the trendy place to shop with dozens of boutiques. Here are some top picks:
Bess & Loie
312.226.2247
1015 West Lake Street
Fix
312.226.4565
1101 West Fulton Market
Koros
312.738.0155
1039 West Lake Street
Self-Conscious
312.633.4000
1021 West Lake Street
2 Sisters Boutique
312.226.6677
1167 West Madison Street
Tribeca
312.492.9373
1035 West Madison Street
HOTELS
The following hotels are within walking distance to 311 South Wacker:
W Hotel City Center
312.332.1200
172 West Adams Street
La Quinta Inn & Suites
312.558.1020
1 South Franklin Street
Buckingham Executive Hotel
312.663.8910
One Financial Place, 440 South LaSalle Street
This is a private club. If you are not a member, contact Amanda Rubin at Concierge Unlimited at 312.692.8140.
CAR
The southern border of the West Loop is Highway 290 (the Eisenhower Expressway) that goes directly west. It connects the western suburbs to the city and merges with Interstate 88 and Interstate 355 around Elmhurst.
TRAIN/BUS
The West Loop is easily accessible by expressway, Metra trains, the “L”, and CTA buses. This accessibility and its proximity to the Loop make it one of the most attractive neighborhoods in Chicago.
CTA
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) runs a network of trains and buses that service nearly every corner of the city. The trains fall under two categories — subway and elevated trains (the “L”).
The CTA also makes the West Loop extremely accessible. The Blue Line runs south of the West Loop with stops at Clinton/Eisenhower Expressway, UIC/Halsted, and Racine. The Green and Pink lines run to the north of the neighborhood with stops at Ashland/Lake and Clinton/Lake. Numerous bus routes crisscross within the neighborhood. The most accessible are the #8 Halsted, #20 Madison, #126 Jackson (only eastbound on Jackson, but goes westbound on Van Buren), #65 Grand, and #9 Ashland. The commute to the Loop from any of the eastern bound buses is only minutes, and the Halsted and Ashland buses can take you to some great spots just north of the West Loop.
Metra Rail
The main transportation advantage of the West Loop is the Ogilvie Transportation Center. This is the main hub of Metra Rail, the intercity commuter train system. These trains run on schedules and, while pricier than the L, are much cleaner, faster, and more comfortable. Most stops are in the suburbs. The #20 Madison bus will take you directly to the Ogilvie station.
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LEASING REPRESENTATIVE
J.F. McKinney & Associates
71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2765
Chicago, IL 60606
Mark C. Bâby
312.819.1232
Sylvia Bratcher
312.819.4470
PROPERTY MANAGER
CB Richard Ellis
311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3250
Chicago, IL 60606
General Manager
Nancy Capadona, RPA
312.692.8203