Overview
Millennium Centre is a postmodern residential high-rise located in the Near North Side of Chicago, Illinois. Completed in 2003, the building rises approximately 610 feet (186 m) and contains 59 floors. It is primarily a condominium tower offering urban housing close to the central business district and neighborhood services.
Design and architecture
The tower reflects characteristics of postmodern high-rise design, including articulated setbacks, varied exterior materials and a skyline-conscious massing. As a skyscraper, it contributes to the city silhouette while emphasizing residential scale through entrances and street-level treatment.
Location and context
Situated in the city's Near North Side, Millennium Centre benefits from proximity to transit, shopping and cultural attractions. The Near North Side is a dense, mixed-use area where residential towers, offices and retail coexist, and the building is one of several early-2000s projects that increased downtown housing options.
Amenities and uses
Like many contemporary condominium towers, it typically offers amenities aimed at resident convenience and lifestyle: common lobby and lounge areas, fitness facilities, secure parking, concierge and service functions, and street-level retail or access. Units are configured for full-time urban living and frequently attract owners seeking central-city addresses.
Significance and facts
- Height: about 610 ft (186 m).
- Floors: 59 stories.
- Year completed: 2003.
- Architectural style: postmodern residential high-rise.
For general information on the architectural style and high-rise living in the city, see resources on postmodern architecture, entries on skyscrapers, and materials about Chicago, Illinois and the Near North Side.