Salt Lake City opens the 41-story Astra Tower, the tallest building in Utah
Salt Lake City recently saw the opening of Astra Tower, the tallest building in Utah by a margin of 38 feet.
The 41-story, 450-ft tower offers 377 residences, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, as well as 40,000 sf of wellness amenities. Astra Tower was developed by Kensington Investment Company and designed by HKS, with interiors by ROAM Interior Design.
In a city that often struggles with poor air quality, Astra Tower features a central air intake system with two-stage filtration to enhance the indoor air quality. Each unit’s thermostat has an air quality sensor, while operable windows enable natural ventilation. Astra Tower also will use exterior, color-coded crown lighting to indicate real-time air quality data.
In addition to the lobby lounge, the lower level features private parking with EV charging stations, co-working spaces, fitness center and yoga studio, pet spa, demo kitchen, and outdoor kitchen. The 23rd floor offers an outdoor pool and spa, steam room, sauna, hot tubs, cold plunge, locker rooms, and treatment rooms. At the tower’s crown, a second outdoor kitchen, entertainment lounge, and deck provide views of the surrounding area.
The building’s structure, designed by Thornton Tomasetti, can withstand a 2,500-year seismic event. Led by Jacobsen Construction, 86 subcontractors worked on the project.
“From its seismic performance-based design to its air-filtration systems and expressive form, every element of Astra was crafted to enhance both the skyline and the lives of those who call it home,” Emir Tursic, Partner and Office Director for HKS Salt Lake City, said in a statement.
Each year, Astra Tower will consume about 14 million gallons of potable water, representing at least a 35% reduction below baseline use. Astra Tower has been designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.
On the building team: Kensington Investment Company (developer), HKS (architect), ROAM Interior Design (interior designer), Thornton Tomasetti (structural engineer), Jacobsen Construction (general contractor).
