900 North Michigan Avenue

City/State: Chicago, IL

Description: The limestone, marble and granite 900 North Michigan Building rises 69 stories above downtown Chicago's most well-known shopping area; the Magnificent Mile. This multi-purpose complex contains a Bloomingdale's Department Store and 100 retail shops, a Four Seasons luxury hotel, prestige office space and luxury condominiums.

Fujitec has installed a total of 45 elevators and 14 escalators, utilizing its state-of-the-art control systems. The dependable array of geared, gearless and hydraulic elevators, some reaching speeds of up to 1,400 ft/min (420 mpm), has most certainly added to the identity and appeal of the building.

Owner: JMB Properties Urban Co. Developer: JMB/Urban Development Co. Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates/Perkins & Will, Chicago Contractor: J.A. Jones Construction Co.