The Regent is a residential condominium tower at City Creek Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Opened in 2011, the 20-story, 150-unit building is LEED Gold certified and was designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership in a modernist style.
| The Regent | |
|---|---|
 The Regent as seen from 100 South street | |
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| Former names | Tower 5 |
| Alternative names | The Regent at City Creek |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Architectural style | Modernism |
| Address | 35 East 100 South |
| Town or city | Salt Lake City |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°46′03″N 111°53′25″W / 40.767582°N 111.890216°W |
| Construction started | 2008 |
| Completed | September 2011 |
| Opened | October 1, 2011 |
| Owner | City Creek Reserve, Inc. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) |
| Height | 265 feet (81 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Concrete |
| Floor count | 20 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership |
| Developer | City Creek Reserve, Inc. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) |
| Structural engineer | Magnusson Klemencic Associates |
| Services engineer | Colvin Engineering Associates |
| Civil engineer | Glumac International Inc. |
| Main contractor | Jacobsen Construction |
| Awards and prizes | LEED Gold |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 150 units |
| Parking | Underground |
| References | |
| [1][2][3] | |
History
editDevelopment
editEarly in the development of City Creek Center, this area was slated for a Dillard's department store and a resurrected Regent Street. Residents and the city government did not like the initial plan for the roadway, specifically that it did not align with the section of Regent Street across 100 South street. Developers agreed to realign the new portion of Regent Street, but that left insufficient space for Dillard's. In its place, a new residential tower, which would become The Regent, and a mini-anchor store which wraps around the First Security Bank Building were constructed.[4] While the structure was under development, it was known as "Tower 5."[citation needed]
Construction
editAs the tower's location is midblock, an area which had a building-height limit of 100 feet (30 m), developers had to receive permission for the building to exceed that limitation. The city's planning commission approved the 265-foot (81 m) high building in January 2008.[5] Pile driving for the structure began in October 2008.[6]
Two cranes were used during the construction of the tower. After they were dismantled, there were still necessary items that were too large to fit into the elevators, so the contractor devised a pulley system to lift the items up to the balconies, after which they were brought inside through sliding glass doors.[3]
It took the construction team six days to cast each floor of the tower; the project consumed a total of 22,634 cubic yards (17,305 m3) of concrete. To lay the concrete a specially designed forming system was used.[7]
Construction was completed in September 2011, and the building officially opened on October 1.[1]
LEED Certification
editDuring the construction of the skyscraper, a Silver LEED certification was achieved. Having a Silver certificate, the tower was only a few credits short of the prestigious Gold certification so the architects devised a solution to achieve the greater recognition.[7]
Design
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Exterior
editThe skyscraper has 20 floors[3][1] with underground parking.
The Regent is the only residential building at City Creek Center that was built in a modernist style. This style, in conjunction with tinted blue glass and balconies makes it one of the more unique residential skyscrapers in Salt Lake City.[citation needed]
Interior
editThe main lobby, like the tower, was built in a modernist style with glass curtain and crystal white walls.[citation needed]
Units range in size from 800 square feet (74 m2) to 2,100 square feet (200 m2); penthouse suites are included on the top floor. All residences have wooden floors, natural stone walls and countertops, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city and nearby mountains.[8] The third floor includes a pool, fitness center and entertainment rooms.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c Page, Jared (September 21, 2011). "Residential construction complete at City Creek". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Building Directory: The Regent". Emporis. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Regent at City Creek Sets New Standard for High-Rise Living in Salt Lake City". Engineering News-Record: Mountain States. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. October 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Page, Jared (November 30, 2007). "City Creek Center won't have Dillard's". Deseret Morning News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on December 2, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Page, Jared (January 10, 2008). "City Creek Center can start rising, below ground". Deseret Morning News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on July 20, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Benson, Lee (September 13, 2010). "Regent high-rise on track to open up in mid-2011". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on September 14, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Towering Achievement: The Regent at City Creek" (Press release). Jacobsen Construction. September 29, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Portfolio: City Creek, The Regent". Jacobsen Construction. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
External links
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- City Creek Living - archived sales website