CARBIDE & CARBON BUILDING
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
Andrea Martinez
2009
Hotel
503 ft153 m
37
Selective Replacement
  • Curtainwall

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION

DESCRIPTION
Carbide & Carbon Building, also known as Hard Rock Hotel, is a 1920s tower in Chicago, Ilinois, USA. The 37-story building underwent a renovation that included repairs to the landmark facade.
OWNER


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT
Burnham Brothers


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER
Charles Harkins


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
1929
503 ft153 m
37


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
Carbide & Carbon Building, also known as Hard Rock Hotel, is a 1920s tower in Chicago, Ilinois, USA. The 37-story building underwent a renovation that included repairs to the landmark facade.