Innovation — two-tower proposal

SOM unveils two-tower proposal for former chicago spire site plans have been presented for a two-tower development, which, if approved, would occupy the former chicago spire site. titled ‘400 lake shore drive’, the project has been designed by architect david childs with skidmore owings & merrill (SOM). located on the last waterfront site where lake michigan meets the chicago river, the towers include a mix of luxury apartment and condominium residences as well as a boutique hotel. meanwhile, an adjacent riverwalk will provide pedestrian access to the lakefront from downtown. all images by nöe & associates/the boundary, courtesy of related...