DESCRIPTION The Montgomery Ward Tower is a residential tower in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The building was built in 1972 as headquarters for Montgomery Ward & Company and converted into residences in 2004. The facade between the travertine corners originally was a bronzed glass and black aluminum curtain wall. The facade was removed and replaced with blue-green tinted glass and brushed aluminum accents. The new curtain wall provides residents with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views of the Chicago skyline. Other highlights of the renovation include the addition of balconies to the building’s narrow lengths on the east and west sides.
OWNER Montgomery Ward & Co
DEVELOPER
DESIGN ARCHITECT Minory Yamasaki
EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Turner Construction
FACADE CONSULTANT
FACADE CONTRACTOR
OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
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ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN
DESCRIPTION The Montgomery Ward Tower is a residential tower in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The building was built in 1972 as headquarters for Montgomery Ward & Company and converted into residences in 2004. The facade between the travertine corners originally was a bronzed glass and black aluminum curtain wall. The facade was removed and replaced with blue-green tinted glass and brushed aluminum accents. The new curtain wall provides residents with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views of the Chicago skyline. Other highlights of the renovation include the addition of balconies to the building’s narrow lengths on the east and west sides.