800 W Fulton Market

The steppe-terraced green roofs at 800 W Fulton recreate 'trees on a cliffside' ecosystems in downtown Chicago, offering habitat for local wildlife and exceptional views of the skyline.

Key Takeaways
Dramatic terrace ecosystems
Soil volume & stormwater storage under pavers
20th-floor native wildflower meadow
Structurally reinforced lawn

Omni Infinity Media is extended underneath pavers adjacent to planted areas to increase soil volume. This allowed for larger plant specimens, while also providing more stormwater management.

Monarch butterflies have been seen nectaring on plants in the 20th floor meadow—the highest story Omni has seen monarchs on any of our projects. It is quite likely that the stepped arrangement of landscape beds invites insect life up to the top roof, just like a staircase. In a sense, the south face of the building acts as a wildlife corridor in one of the most densely built environments on the continent. Migrating birds, navigating their way up the Lake Michigan flyway, now have another food-rich rest stop in the Windy City.

 

Location
Chicago, IL

Type
New Construction
Mixed Use
Corporate
Commercial

Size
37,756 SF

Project Team
Owner: Thor Equities
Architect & Structural Engineer: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
General Contractor: LendLease Construction
Landscape Architect: Omni Workshop (now a part of Greenprint Partners)
Civil Engineer: Terra Engineering

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