River East Center

River East Center is a Chicago skyscraper that is a part of the larger River East complex. The tower, containing 620 condominium units, stands at 644 feet (196 m) with 58 floors, and was completed in 2001. The building, designed by DeStefano + Partners, originally called for spires atop of the roof on all sides that would have significantly raised the official height to 680 feet. As it stands today, River East Center is the third tallest all-residential building in Chicago, but will likely fall in rank as newer towers are completed.

The building shares a common base with the nearby 18 story Embassy Suites Lakefront. The base of River East Center also contains an AMC Theatre, the largest cinema in the city of Chicago with 21 screens.

A second twin tower was planned to the east but was never pursued.

ee also

*List of skyscrapers
*List of tallest buildings in the United States
*List of tallest buildings in Chicago
*World's tallest structures

References

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=100410 Emporis listing]
* [http://www.mclcompanies.com/retail/rivereastcenter Official website]