Skyscrapers + Tall Buildings
Pickard Chilton is internationally recognized for its expertise in the design of iconic super tall buildings, high-rise office towers and mixed-use developments for a wide variety of prestigious clients in locations around the world. Throughout their careers spanning four decades, the firm’s principals have led the design of some of the world’s most significant and recognized landmark architecture.
Iconic Building Design
We believe that vertical landmarks possess the innate ability to express optimism and come to symbolize the aspirations of an institution, a city, and even a country. However, our deep passion for their design is both pragmatic and artistic, embracing constraints, working the design toward clarity of form and strength of concept. Our towers, designed within strict parameters of marketability, efficient circulation, stringent structural and mechanical requirements, as well as economic viability, transcend mere function to become inhabited and esteemed icons of their cities.
Creating an Urban Landmark
Pickard Chilton has a distinguished history of implementing urban design and architecture to embrace and enhance our urban fabric. We create built environments that satisfy our clients’ ambitions while exceeding the expectations of those who live, visit, and work in and around our projects. We believe that these buildings are not static and that they exist in dynamic environments inhabited by a community of people who come to embrace their welcoming character. Buildings that truly belong to their community and city can dramatically transform their urban environments and serve as major catalysts for the long-term growth and vibrancy of their downtowns.
Related Work
Excited to announce that Pickard Chilton Principal, William D. Chilton, will be presenting at the 2024 CTBUH International Conference in London! Join him and fellow panelists from UNStudio, Turner Construction, and Zaha Hadid Architects in discussing "A Sustainable Approach to Tall Buildings in Asia." Don’t miss his insights on balancing context, scale, and placemaking at 2pm Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Chicago River Point is an architectural marvel designed by Pickard Chilton, beautifully captured by David Sundberg/ESTO. The video highlights the building's unique design, strategic location along the Chicago River, and its impact on the city's skyline. River Point stands out with its elegant curves, sustainable features, and innovative use of space, making it a significant addition to Chicago's architectural landscape.
Designed to resist horizontal forces like wind, the shear core for the 44-story Mutual of Omaha headquarters is seen rising in downtown Omaha Monday.
The future Mutual of Omaha headquarters tower will have a crucial wind-resistance feature built in. It’s a common feature in tall building architecture, but constructing it in what will be the region’s tallest building requires a specialized device.
Rising from anchors deep underground, a concrete box-like structure called a “shear core” is taking shape in the center of the construction site at 15th and Douglas Streets.
Veteran developer Paul Paradis’ fingerprints are all over the San Francisco skyline — from the handsome JP Morgan Chase building at 560 Mission to the iconic Salesforce tower. But he’s got more work to do.
A former chief with developer Hines, Paradis is on a mission to add another “jewel” to the city’s crown: a 71-story tower that would rise higher than any existing apartment building in San Francisco, and become the third tallest building in the city.
Bayhill Ventures — a new real estate development and investment firm that Paradis launched out of San Francisco this year with Rob Hollister, the former president of the Sobrato Organization — filed an application with the city’s Planning Department on Wednesday, proposing the redevelopment of 530 Howard St. in the South Financial District.
Daikin Industries, Ltd. announces the relocation of its Tokyo office (Minato-ku, Tokyo) to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) with operations scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Designed to enhance the productivity and quality of work of each employee, the new office creates an optimal office layout and IT infrastructure environment to meet all types of needs including areas to promote greater individual concentration and areas to stimulate open group discussions.
Located on the 40th to the 45th floor of the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu ultra-skyscraper, the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo offers magnificent city views. Reflecting the essence of Italian sophistication, the interior design expresses deep attention to detail. 98 exquisitely furnished rooms and suites offer a modern Italian style with touches of Japanese tradition.
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We are passionate about our clients, our work, and the positive impact of every building we design. If you have a difficult design challenge, contact us to create a solution that realizes your vision.