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353 North Clark
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General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Location 353 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates 41°53′19″N 87°37′52″W / 41.888497°N 87.631036°W / 41.888497; -87.631036
Construction started 2007
Height
Roof 624 ft (190 m)
Technical details
Floor count 45
Floor area 1,173,643 sq ft (109,035 m2)
Lifts/elevators 22
Design and construction
Architect Dirk Lohan of Lohan Anderson

353 North Clark is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Chicago, Illinois. This impressive building stands 624 feet (190 m) high. It is used as an office building.

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This skyscraper is a major part of the Chicago skyline. It provides many offices for different companies. The building has a modern design. It fits in well with the other tall buildings in the city.

Building a Skyscraper

Work on 353 North Clark started in 2007. It took about two years to build this huge structure. The construction was finished in 2009. Building a skyscraper involves many steps. It needs a strong foundation and a sturdy frame.

Amazing Facts About the Building

353 North Clark has 45 floors. Imagine how many stairs that would be! Luckily, it has 22 elevators to help people get around quickly. The total space inside the building is 1,173,643 square feet (109,035 m2). That's a lot of room for offices and other facilities.

The building was designed by an architect named Dirk Lohan. He works for the company Lohan Anderson. Architects are like artists who design buildings. They make sure buildings are safe and look good.

Green Building Features

353 North Clark is a special kind of building. It has a LEED Gold certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This means the building was built in a way that helps protect the environment. It uses less energy and water. It also tries to use materials that are good for the planet. This makes it a "green" building.

More Tall Buildings in Chicago

Chicago is famous for its many skyscrapers. 353 North Clark is one of them. If you like tall buildings, you might enjoy learning about others in the city. Chicago has a long history of building very tall structures.

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