Salesforce Tower Chicago Case Study

Keeping Riverfront Noise Out of a Landmark Workplace

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Built Environment

Industry

Corporate Offices

Location

Illinois

Architect | Developer

Hines | Pelli Clarke & Partners

Salesforce Tower Chicago, also known as Wolf Point South, is a 1.5 million-square-foot high-rise office tower and the final phase of the Wolf Point Master Plan. Located at the confluence of the Chicago River, the building introduces premier office space and amenities within a highly active urban setting. Trinity Consultants provided acoustic design focused on façade performance and interior sound separation.

Vision

The tower was designed to deliver a high-quality workplace environment within one of Chicago’s most dynamic locations. Acoustic strategies were developed to address both external urban noise and internal building activity. Looking ahead, the building supports tenant comfort and flexibility within a high-density, amenity-rich workplace.

Partnership

Working with Hines and Pelli Clarke & Partners, Trinity Consultants supported the core and shell design of the South Tower. Coordination focused on aligning acoustic performance with architectural systems and tenant expectations.

Services Performed

The team conducted exterior noise modeling, analyzed façade construction and glazing, and evaluated mechanical systems for noise impacts. They provided acoustical design guidance to ensure strict noise targets were met.

Building Sound Isolation

Noise & Vibration Analysis

Noise & Vibration Troubleshooting

Noise Mitigation & Active Monitoring

Value-Add

Acoustic design addressed low-frequency noise from river traffic and nearby elevated rail lines through enhanced façade systems with upgraded glazing. Interior strategies focused on sound separation between tenant floors, mechanical spaces, and amenity areas. Special attention was given to vibration control between the fitness center, conference areas, and adjacent occupied spaces through careful planning of vertical and horizontal assemblies.

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