The project is located between the bustling commercial area of North Broadway and the natural landscapes of the Fox River in Aurora, IL. This unique siting presents both a physical constraint and an opportunity to establish a street edge along the main avenue that leads to downtown Aurora as well as a transition point to nature. The 5-story structure creates an urban streetscape through its modern architectural language while rooting the building to the site’s industrial past utilizing brick materials. With the building mass resting on pilotis and set back away from the street, the development creates an inviting pedestrian-scaled porte cochere and entryway. A mast along North Broadway with the building’s address serves as an identifier and ornamental addition to the building.
The 258 apartment units surround a central open space, creating an exclusive resident experience removed from the street traffic. The outdoor atrium cascades down toward the Fox River Trails and parks in a series of interlocking staircases and switchback ramps. The building’s rich amenity program offers a resort-style pool, outdoor seating, a dog run and spa, a fitness center, and various in-building entertainment spaces. Unit floor plans range from studio to 3-bedroom arrangements, with loft units facing the rear toward the river to capture the picturesque scenery through large glazed windows.
