O`hare South Air Traffic Control Tower

O’hare South Air Traffic Control Tower
Since 1981, Christopher Glass & Aluminum has built a reputation for excellence in commercial
glazing and architectural metal services.
The $45 million, 207’ tall South Air Traffic Control Tower & base building at Chicago’s O’Hare International
Airport features a unique architectural design– the tower shaft features a see through, open staircase
protected by a continuous curtain wall. Each of the 8 massive panes of cab glass measure 8.75’ by
11’ and over 1 1/2” inches in thickness! An extensive green roof & geothermal heating/cooling are
expected to reduce costs by 14%. This is only the third ATCT in the US to achieve LEED Gold.
Owner: Chicago Department of Aviation; Walsh Construction, general contractor; design by exp US Services.
SIDE VIEW SHOWING THE UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL
LIFTING THE MASSIVE CAB GLASS INTO PLACE
POSITIONING THE SPECIAL CAB GLASS FOR LIFTING TO THE TOP
EXTERIOR VIEW OF THE BASE BUILDING NEXT TO THE TOWER
EXTERIOR STAIRCASE VISIBLE BENEATH UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL
VIEW LOOKING OUT FROM INSIDE THE CAB
3014 W. Fillmore Street Chicago, Illinois 60612 • 312.256.8500 • www.christopherglasschicago.com