The Chicago Architecture Blog explains the purpose of shear walls, used by Vista Tower, a Studio Gang Architects and bKL project.

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On Saturday, February 4, the concrete mat pour for Vista Tower, a Studio Gang Architects and bKL project, took place. Approximately 3,500 cubic yards of concrete was delivered by about 400 trucks throughout the day.

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Vista Tower, a Studio Gang and bKL project, discussed in Loop North News article regarding the new construction development in downtown Chicago.

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Vista Tower, a Studio Gang and bKL collaboration, had a groundbreaking ceremony on September 7^th, 2016. Once complete, this mixed-use tower will be the third tallest building in Chicago.

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The City of Chicago has issued a caisson permit for Vista Tower, in which bKL is the Architect of Record.

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel presided over the signing of an architect agreement for the Wanda Vista hotel and residence, an 88-story mixed-use building planned for Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood.

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Five bKL projects are featured in Curbed Chicago’s “Mapping the 35 high-rises under construction in Chicago” article including: Cirrus, Cascade, Union West, GEMS World Academy Upper School, and Vista Tower, a bKL and Studio Gang Architects collaboration.

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bKL presented at the “Vista Tower: Design & Construction,” event hosted by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Chicago Future Leaders Committee. Great job presenting Loreta Bulvanaite, Caitlin Kelleher, Phillip Scott, and Matthew Snoap!

bKL will present at the “Vista Tower: Design & Construction,” event hosted by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Chicago Future Leaders Committee on Tuesday, November 27 at the Vista Sales Center.

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Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City architecture students and their professors, Benjamin Romano from LB+R and Oscar Rodriguez from TAAU, visited us for a tour of bKL’s Thomas Kerwin Renelle on the River, led by bKL’s Brad McBride, and Vista Tower, a bKL and Studio Gang collaboration, led by bKL’s Phillip Scott. Thanks for joining us!