Elysian, Chicago

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name=Elysian


caption=Construction photo May 10, 2007
roof=686 feet (209 m)
location=Chicago, Illinois
use=Mixed
floor_count=60
est_completion=2009
architect=Lucien Lagrange Architects
developer=Elysian Worldwide
contractor=

Elysian is a 60 story skyscraper in the Gold Coast region in Chicago, Illinois currently under construction. It was designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects.Emporis (Last Update November 2007). "Elysian, Chicago". Retrieved November 19, 2007, from http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=elysian-chicago-il-usa]

The building will have a classic facade with a grand entry and European style courtyard. Other structural features include colonnades and spires, drawing from classical design. The design of the building was inspired by classic 30's style European buildings. [http://www.bestchicagocondos.com/pre-construction-condos/elysian-condo-hotel.html]

The building will incorporate 188 ultra-luxury hotel suites with 51 private condominiums available for private ownership. Two restaurants will be located in the hotel, one of which will be a 5-star restaurant. Both restaurants and the in-residence dining service will be overseen by the internationally renowned chef Charlie Trotter, who already operates another restaurant in nearby Lincoln Park. [http://www.elysianhotels.com/elysian_services_restaurants.asp]

Construction photos

ee also

* List of tallest buildings in Chicago

References

External links

* [http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/special/Mar07-RealEstate.pdf Elysian Sales Brochure]
* [http://www.elysianhotels.com/ Official Elysian Hotel Website]
* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=elysian-chicago-il-usa Elysian at Emporis]