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Panorama of Chicago File 251-493-889
structure #284154982building

GEMS World Academy Lower School

existing 47.4 m 10 floors 2014

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Architectural Height47.4 m Source: blueprints read by construction manager (corresponds to difference from roof height verified in my own blueprint reading)
Building Mass Height47.4 m Source: blueprints read by construction manager (corresponds to difference from roof height verified in my own blueprint reading)
Roof Height46.8 m Source: blueprints viewed 2014-05-15 in construction trailer
Height Top Floor37.4 m Source: blueprints viewed 2014-05-15 in construction trailer
Floors10 Source: BKL official website, project profile <http://www.bklarchitecture.com/education/GEMS>
Completion2014
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageprimary school
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address330-350 East South Water Street
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-17

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  1. Photo 750-974-967
    Marshall Gerometta
  2. Photo 336-411-429
    Marshall Gerometta

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