Project Description
For over half a century, ONNI Group has been building communities for people to live, work, and play across North American cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, Toronto, and Vancouver. ONNI has constructed over 15,000 new homes, owns and manages more than 10,000 rental apartments, and has built more than 11.5 million sq. ft. of office, retail, and industrial space (with an additional 28 million sq. ft. of space in development). Employing thousands of people across North America, ONNI is one of the continent's largest and most established developers of real estate.
ONNI trusts SALTO electronic looking products designed and installed by Electronic Security Solutions for a number of multifamily properties including 369 Grand in Chicago. A soaring 41 stories tall, 369 Grand offers luxury apartments with expansive views, refined interiors, and striking architectural design. The property boasts a brilliantly appointed lobby, 24-hour concierge, over 30,000 sq. ft. of unparalleled indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, industry-leading health and wellness programs, remarkable hospitality-style services, and more.
Figures/Facts
- 367 access points for apartment unit doors
- 450-plus access points overall including common areas, gyms, bowling alley, garage, etc.
- 1000-plus systemwide users
Testimonial
Electronic Security Solutions and SALTO have delivered a comprehensive access control solution for ONNI at 369 Grand in Chicago that surpasses security expectations and exceeds ONNI's impeccable standards. We're honored that ONNI continues to trust ESS and SALTO for the latest in access control technology.
- Dale Padjen, Owner, Electronic Security Solutions, Chicago
The Challenge
Electronic Security Solutions (ESS) founder Dale Padjen has designed and installed SALTO electronic access control systems for ONNI Group for several luxury apartment properties in Chicago including The Hudson, One Old Town Park, Two Old Town Park, and Three Old Town Park. The latest collaboration at 369 Grand was a new construction located in the middle of downtown Chicago.
The project consisted of outfitting all apartments with electronic locks as well as entries, exits, amenities like the gym, pool, and even bowling alley, as well as administrative areas. The system needed to be easy to manage as the property houses long term apartment residents as well as level guests who can book an apartment for a short stay similar to a hotel property. There were also special areas—like elevators and garage access—that ONNI wanted included in their electronic locking management platform.
Solution
ESS installed SALTO's sleek Ælement Fusion on guest room doors which complements the property's elegant decor. The Ælement Fusion is an electronic lock with a sleek reader accentuated by an interactive light ring that illuminates when access credentials are presented, providing a minimalistic design. Ælement Fusion is compatible with RFID and BLE (Bluetooth) technologies that integrate seamlessly with mobile applications including SALTO Systems' JustIN Mobile. Other doors at 369 Grand are outfitted with SALTO's XS4 Original locks which deliver seamless acess throughout the property for residents, employees, and guests.
ONNI employees manage the property with SALTO Space software via the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN). With SVN, all user-related access information is stored on a user's credential so it is extremely simple to update single or multiple credentials while also obtaining useful user data. Residents can conveniently use their mobile devices to access common areas and their apartments via SALTO's JustIN Mobile application.
The access solution is integrated with Braxos' Elevator Application which allows users to also use a mobile phone as a credential when using the elevators on the property. Another special request was incorporating garage access into the solution which ESS accomplished by creating specialized stickers that hang in autos for easy in and out access. ESS also added a personal touch by creating customized fobs for ONNI to incorporate the property brand.
Customer Quote
Choosing Electronic Security Solutions and SALTO Systems was an easy decision for us based on their customer service. They always deliver on their commitments, and most importantly, they are extremely responsive to our challenges and needs throughout the project.
- Brett Carucci, Vice President-Construction, ONNI Group
Key Benefits
- Seamless, keyless and digital experience for residents and staff
- Easier to manage and less cost than traditional keys
- Mobile integration that gives guests, residents, and employees the ability to use a smartphone
- No hassle parking garage access
- Elevator smart access integration
- Easily manage property access level for guests who use the property for short-term stays
Technology Used
- SALTO SPACE
- JustIN Mobile
- Integration with Braxos Elevator Application
- PRODUCT FAMILY
- Ælement Fusion
- XS4 Original
