Karl Schlehofer

2 East Erie is a 40 Story mixed use, multi phased structure located in the Cathedral District of Downtown Chicago. The building compliments the areas churches, low and high rise buildings, and single family and town homes. 2 East Erie consists of office, residential and retail components. The retail, office and parking structure occupy the first 11 floors of the building with the 254 condo residences starting on the 12th floor, or approximately 150 feet from the street level. There is approximately one parking spot for every one of the residences with 238 indoor garage spots in total. The ground level retail is occupied by Bijan's restaurant. The construction of 2 East Erie, completed in 2002, rises from a Granite base and is clad mostly with floor to ceiling glass walls and brick.

The building which is bordered by State and East Erie Street bodes well with the neighborhood's architecture. As quoted by the architect, "We approached the project with the goal to create a strong, harmonious building that is at home on Chicago's streets as well as its skyline. We did this by separating the base into two distinct buildings. These buildings are scaled to fit with the neighborhoods many historic townhouses and churches. The elevations facing State and Erie streets are open and lively, with views to lobbies, the restaurant and the meeting hall."The tower portion of the project follows Chicago's architectural tradition of straightforward organization and structural expression. The various uses are harmonized while remaining distinct."