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Harold Ickes Revitalization

HAROLD ICKES REVITALIZATION

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Chicago Housing Authority

STATISTICS
700+ Units

STATUS
Unbuilt

This concept for the redevelopment of the former Harold L. Ickes Homes into a viable mixed-use, mixed-income community, envisions a complete urban living experience, connected to its neighbors and the rest of the city. Located on a three-block site on Chicago’s South Side, the plan includes residential, retail, and recreational components. The income mix of the housing component is designed to provide a total of over 700 public housing units, workforce housing units, and unrestricted market units. A retail incubator will join the mix of larger national retailers and smaller local stores on the site, allowing greater affordability for local emerging retail businesses. The architectural concept is characterized by ‘peaks’ and ‘valleys’ along the street axis of the plan, with a similar sense of scale dropping down from higher buildings along the streetwall to lower-scale buildings along the park, athletic fields, and school at the edge of the site. The relationship among the higher buildings and the lower buildings is designed to break down the scale of the large blocks with a series of residential-scale courtyards, adding intimacy and increased character to the residential areas and a greater overall sense of place.

Southport and Addison

SOUTHPORT AND ADDISON

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Walsh Development

STATISTICS
10 Units
4 Stories
10 Parking Spaces
3,000 SF Retail/Commercial
26,000 GSF

Located in the popular Lakeview neighborhood on Chicago’s Near North Side, this 4-story mixed-use building features ten condominium units above attractive ground floor retail space. Through its modern interpretation of traditional brick construction, the building fits contextually within the surrounding neighborhood, yet challenges the typical conventions found in most infill buildings. Built on a corner site, the building consists of a lighter, modular brick grid that appears to be contained by two darker brick masses that define the street edge. The darker brick masses are further articulated with a raked horizontal joint and a flushed vertical joint. The building takes on an elegantly sculpted quality as the darker brick masses stop short of the corners of the building exposing the lighter modular grid and transitioning into private balcony spaces.

Stewart School Lofts

STEWART SCHOOL LOFTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
4525 Kenmore LLC

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Dwight Perkins

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1907

STATISTICS
64 Units
5 Stories
37 Parking Spaces
108,000 GSF

The renovation and conversion of the former Graeme-Stewart Elementary School to a five floor + green roof residential building provides a mixture of studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartments with tall ceilings and oversized windows - architectural features ideally suited for its Uptown district location. The original four level walk-up structure is improved with a tall attic and new rear facing dormers opening onto walk-out terraces and a landscaped roof. Included in the plan is associated interior parking and improvements to the currently landscaped portions of former Kenmore Avenue. The landmark Prairie Style building was originally designed by preeminent architect, Dwight Perkins, renown for his mastery of interior daylighting principles and interior school organization. Perkins’ completely non-combustible buildings and distinctive decorative features complemented functional needs and added to their lasting durable nature.

AWARDS
Preservation Excellence Award, City of Chicago Commission on Chicago Landmarks
Finalist, Vision Awards, Urban Land Institute, Chicago

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
5,500 GSF

This Gold Coast ground floor condominium was, in previous incarnations, several restaurants, as well as a private residence. The program involved the transformation of the existing, highly ornamental traditional interior design to a clean, streamlined and contemporary apartment. A primary design challenge was to preserve as much of the existing construction as possible without compromising the efficient, harmonious fulfillment of the owner’s objectives. Attention to the opportunities inherent in the existing plan together with careful space editing, choice of materials and repeated motifs were key to the creative and environmentally sensitive execution of the project. The successful implementation of the design strategy is exemplified in the reconfiguration of an existing courtyard to an office/family area that functions as the center of the home. Reclaimed oak flooring, cut into thin slices and crafted into an elegant veneer, used extensively for wall panels, built-ins and ceilings, and a repeated pattern of shoji screens serve to unify the collection of spaces while acting as a quiet backdrop for the owner’s extensive art collection.

Michigan Avenue Tower I

MICHIGAN AVENUE TOWER I

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Russland Capital Group

STATISTICS
229 Units
29 Stories
303 Parking Spaces
346,000 GSF

The 1920’s grandeur of this contemporary building is elegantly expressed in the scale of its articulated architectural columns and window mullions. A richly detailed precast concrete base provides housing for the building’s four story parking garage and retail shops. A contemporary steel and glass entry canopy and warm cherry paneled and flamed granite lobby greet visitors at the Michigan Avenue entrance. Embracing Chicago’s energy and environmental conservation ethos, the fifth floor roof deck is fully landscaped. The landscaping adds an outdoor amenity to the building and helps to minimize water runoff from the site, reducing the solar heat-load on the building’s environmental system and helping insulate the heated garage space below.

Backyard Andersonville

BACKYARD ANDERSONVILLE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Clark Street Equities LLC

STATISTICS
23 Units
2 Stories
42 Parking Spaces
37,500 GSF

Sited at the rear of a Planned Development located in Chicago’s North Side neighborhood of Andersonville, this small infill row home development exemplifies modern sophistication in an urban setting. The elemental palette creates a minimal and contemporary aesthetic, contrasting favorably with the recently built adjoining project, while still retaining a scale and flavor appropriate to the neighborhood context. The rowhome plan features spacious 10’ tall ground floor living space with floor-to-ceiling metal clad window assemblies and exposed concrete with hydronic radiant heating. The unique two-story format of the two and three bedroom homes offers 57-foot-long plans which allow the main living area to fully interact with the private gardens and patios in front. The floor plans vary between 15’, 18’ and 20’ wide offering variety for buyers. Challenged with providing abundant natural light throughout, the unique 57’ deep typical rowhome contains a central staircase with strategically placed large Velux skylights which act as a light well to bring light to the heart of the second and ground floor. The contemporary rainscreen facade is clad with durable fiber-cement architectural wall panels which contribute to the contemporary detailing with minimal panel joints with no exposed fasteners.

The Emerald

THE EMERALD

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Greektown Partners, LLC and Harlem & Irving Co.s

STATISTICS
106 Units
12 Stories
104 Parking Spaces
1,600 SF Retail/Commercial
168,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Interior photography courtesy of John Wiltgen

This innovative mixed-use development comprises condominium units distributed over two contemporary concrete, glass and steel towers. The buildings share a luxurious 8,000 square foot lobby that features a soaring two-story atrium housing lounge and recreational spaces in a club-like atmosphere. The development also includes a retail center and bank along the Halsted Street frontage.

AWARDS
Gold Nugget Merit Award, Best Multifamily Community, California Building Industry Association (CBIA)

Lakeside Bank 1350 South Michigan Avenue

LAKESIDE BANK 1350 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Lakeside Bank

STATISTICS
2 Stories
27 Parking Spaces
14,000 GSF

The building’s art deco style design, which includes a limestone-clad facade and two-story bronze curtain wall wrapped in black granite, provides a stately presence along Chicago’s celebrated Michigan Avenue. Four drive-up lanes with second floor office space above hold the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and 14th Street, creating discreet surface parking at the rear of the building.

North & Kingsbury Center

NORTH & KINGSBURY CENTER

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
North Kingsbury LLC

STATISTICS
114 Parking Spaces
84,000 GSF

This two-component retail complex juxtaposes traditional and modern design approaches. The single-tenant building reflects the needs of a particular national retailer and strives to stylistically blend with the neighboring traditional warehouse buildings adjacent to the site. The second, multi-tenanted building was designed to be delicate, bright and visually inviting through the use of a material palette that consists of steel, glass, and structural precast concrete. The north façade and northeast corner consist of a row of steel tube columns supporting a precast concrete signage spandrel sandwiched by a continuous glass base and a back-lit, butt-glazed clerestory.

Peabody School Apartments

PEABODY SCHOOL APARTMENTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Svigos Development, Inc.

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
W. August Fiedler

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1894

STATISTICS
23 Units
4 Stories
22 Parking Spaces
38,800 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darris Harris

The Elizabeth Peabody Public School was designed by the Chicago Board of Education architect W. August Fiedler and constructed in 1894. The 15-room, three-story building raised over a basement stands out for its intricate details utilizing stone, brick, terra cotta, and decorative metal in the Romanesque Revival / Classical Revival style and is a noteworthy example of Chicago’s public school architecture in the late 1800s.

Following the closure of several Chicago Public Schools in 2013, Peabody School was sold through a public auction with a redevelopment plan to transform the historic structure into 23 apartments with a rooftop deck. The renovation encompassed the preservation and repair of the building’s facade, cornice, interior trim, and built-ins, including the refurbishment of various school furniture, chalkboards, and cabinets. Apartments are enhanced with a multitude of recycled materials sourced from the school to retain the historic character of the original use. Infrastructure modernization included the complete replacement of the mechanical systems and components to ensure energy efficiency. Additionally, a new deck was added at the roof level to be used as an amenity space for the residents. The existing stairs were repaired and extended to reach the roof, and a new elevator was installed to provide access to all levels of the building.

AWARDS
2nd Place, Adaptive Reuse, Low-rise, Metamorphosis Awards, Retrofit Magazine
Award level TBD, Adaptive Reuse, Best in American Living Award, National Association of Home Builders

Lind-Waldock & Co.

LIND-WALDOCK & CO.

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Lind-Waldock & Co.

STATISTICS
260 Units
34 Stories
309 Parking Spaces
9,000 SF Retail/Commercial
420,000 GSF

This rehabilitation of an existing heavy timber and masonry building for use as a new company headquarters and brokerage facility incorporates two trading floors, an expansive computer room, an executive board room and employee dining facilities, in addition to the office and support functions. Building Improvements include two high-speed passenger elevators, new plumbing and HVAC systems, and new electrical service, including a 200KW emergency generator and battery back-up system for telephone and computers. The façade of the building is given a new limestone cladding at the first two floors, following a classical motif. The building interior is highlighted by a terraced lobby running the length of the building with an observation area overlooking a trading floor. Mahogany paneling and terrazzo flooring are continued on the seventh floor executive reception area which terminates below a pyramidal skylight.

AWARDS
The Chicago Lighting Award of Merit

Gateway Master Plan

GATEWAY MASTER PLAN

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Central Station Development / Forest City / Fogelson

STATISTICS
3,570+ Units
Various Stories
5,000 Parking Spaces
1.9 Million SF Retail/Commercial
7.5 Million GSF
35.5 Acres

STATUS
Unbuilt

This expansive mixed-use development will be situated on a linear site located just west of Lake Shore Drive between South 14th Street and McCormick Place. The plan envisions a series of skyscrapers erected on a platform above existing active commuter train tracks. Access to the site will be provided from the west at 15th Street and Indiana Avenue, from the north at McFetridge Drive and Lake Shore Drive, and from the south at 18th Street and Lake Shore Drive. The main artery will run north-south through the development and will include street parking for ground floor retail customers, public parks, and lush landscaping to appeal to pedestrians. The existing pedestrian access to Soldier Field from South Prairie Avenue and 18th Street will be maintained while improvements will be made to the existing 18th Street train station. Dedicated, protected bike lanes will start at the intersection of 15th Street and Indiana Avenue and continue through the site to ultimately connect to the existing pedestrian/bike ramp that runs under Lake Shore Drive at 18th Street for access to Lake Michigan.

Alta Grand Central

ALTA GRAND CENTRAL

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
D2 Realty
Wood Partners

STATISTICS
346 Units
14 Stories
122 Parking Spaces
362,500 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darris Lee Harris Photography (exteriors)
George Shubin/Picture That Property LLC (lobby)

Located in Chicago’s booming South Loop, the development consists of two 14-story residential apartment buildings - the East Tower at 207 W. Harrison Street and the West Tower at 221 W. Harrison Street - offering a total of 346 residences in an assortment of one-, two-, and 3-bedroom configurations. The two conjoined, cast-in-place concrete buildings feature a pre-finished aluminum butt-glazed curtainwall system and includes floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces and balconies. Amenities include a business center at the1st level, a club room, fitness/yoga rooms, and dog spa at the 3rd level, and a conductor lounge at the 14th level. Outdoor amenities include a deck at the 3rd level with a pool, lounge, living and kitchen areas, and a separate deck at the 14th level.

Clybourn 1200

CLYBOURN 1200

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Clydiv, LLC

STATISTICS
84 Units
7 Stories
55 Parking Spaces
18,000 SF Retail/Commercial
157,000 GSF

This new mixed-use, mixed-income development respects both the immediate traditional and the minimalist, industrial character of its context. The base of the building is glassy and open with contrasting colored precast concrete panel ribbons that define combined volumes of interior space. The body of the residential floors appears to be lifted off the base and is defined by conceptual book covers that hold both street walls. The facades feature a staggered pattern of alternating sized precast panels which appear layered with contrasting textures creating a sense of dynamic movement and activity. Window units include a colored accent panel that plays up asymmetry, alternating orientation from floor to floor. The primary street walls accentuate the acute angle of the site and the conceptual spine of the book contrasts to glazed end walls. These two volumes are gapped by a ‘slot’ anchored by a glass feature and canopy, emphasizing the central axis of the plan and serving as a backdrop to the articulated corner plaza.

Green Globes (2) Certification

AWARDS
Grand Award, Mixed-income, Multifamily Executive Magazine
Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable Housing Award, Urban Land Institute
Finalist, Reader's Choice Awards, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine

Clybourn and Larrabee

CLYBOURN AND LARRABEE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Chicago Housing Authority

STATISTICS
498 Units
20, 4, 2 Stories
11,500 SF Retail/Commercial

STATUS
Unbuilt

The high density mixed-use, mixed-income plan for this 6-acre parcel offers a rich variety of building and unit types that incorporate both contemporary and traditional elements. Envisioned on the site of the former Cabrini Green Public Housing Project at Clybourn Avenue and Larrabee Street, the plan includes high-rise, low-rise, and townhouse components with lifestyle amenities tailored to a broad demographic of prospective residents. The high-rise building will offer spectacular views and indoor parking, while the 4-story buildings will offer private outdoor space and underground parking. Townhomes will include private fenced yards, roof decks and off-street parking. The buildings will be configured around a semi-private courtyard that will include a dog run, separate play areas for children and pets, and passive open space where residents can connect and interact.

4400 Grove

4400 GROVE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Brinshore Development
The Michaels Organization

STATISTICS
84 Units
4 Stories
15,262 SF Retail/Commercial
114,070 GSF
4.5 Acres

The new mixed-use redevelopment project, located in the heart of Chicago’s popular Bronzeville neighborhood, offers a mix of affordable and market rate housing, street level retail, and lushly landscaped public spaces. The buildings are articulated using a variety of colored brick and cast stone materials, and with both historic and modern fenestration details. This rich, mixed vocabulary results in a streetscape that appears to have evolved over time. The plaza and park spaces between the two buildings form the centerpiece of the development and serve as a place to host public gatherings, farmer’s markets, and other community events, as well as provide space for outdoor retail dining. Apartments are configured in studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom plans with access to fully featured building amenities, including; a large community room, a fitness and yoga room, and a shared work center.

AWARDS
For-Profit Real Estate Development Award, Chicago Neighborhoods Development Awards

Lakeview Station I

LAKEVIEW STATION I

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Loukas Development

STATISTICS
33 Units
5 Stories
38 Parking Spaces
6,500 SF Retail/Commercial
63,500 GSF

Located in its namesake Chicago neighborhood, this mixed-use development includes residential condominiums over ground floor commercial space. The garage level occurs discreetly between the storefront and residential levels above, making it virtually undetectable to pedestrians. The balance of the building above is clad in masonry and metal bays affording panoramic views of the neighborhood context. The building respects the scale and form of its traditional surroundings through the use of modern materials and elements. The expansive retail storefront encourages communication between the interior and the exterior resulting in a lively streetscape.

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
6,000 GSF

A luxury single family residence located in one of Chicago’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Designed with the presence of an urban villa, the house features a façade clad in richly detailed Indiana limestone. The grandeur and elegance of the large limestone façade is further enhanced by traditionally profiled details at window and door openings, topped by a rich, deeply sculpted cornice. This detail wraps the corner of the house and is fully expressed in the projecting chimney in the side garden. The sense of luxury and endurance provided by these masonry elements at the façades is carried into the living spaces where a pair of custom hand-carved fireplaces are focal to the interior design. The family room features a handsome fireplace created with a carefully chosen buff limestone selected for its “antique” appearance. The twenty-two-foot-high living room features an intricate bracketed fireplace surround carved of Italian marble. This attention to detail and craftsmanship at both the interior and exterior of the home presents the gracious, formal imagery that conveys “urban villa” in the truest sense.

AWARDS
Bronze Award, Excellence in Masonry, Illinois/Indiana Masonry Council

Huron Pointe

HURON POINTE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies

STATISTICS
99 Units
16 Stories
109 Parking Spaces
182,000 GSF

The building design addresses its corner site with a hinged rotunda element that binds together the two street facades and offers panoramic views from the spaces within. The lower floors of the building are clad with brick and storefront to respect the pedestrian scale of the neighborhood and to disguise the multilevel parking garage. A regular rhythm of projected bays, balconies and windows bring order to the mix of nine different unit plans on the floors above.

Riverside District

RIVERSIDE DISTRICT

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Riverside District LLC

STATISTICS
8,200 + 1,600 Hotel Units
675,000 SF Retail/Commercial
19 Million GSF
59 Acres

STATUS
Unbuilt

Riverside District is a proposed planned development for a 59-acre parcel of land bordered by the south branch of the Chicago River to the west, Clark Street to the east, Roosevelt Road to the north and 18th Street to the south. The design intent is to transform former railroad yards into major riverfront community living. The north end of the site combines high-rise residential towers with significant commercial and retail opportunities. A 2.5 acre park will be a centralized recreational feature. Interwoven throughout the site will be pocket parks, an active riverwalk, and required parking areas.

The Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront

THE WYNDHAM GRAND CHICAGO RIVERFRONT

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Wyndham Worldwide

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Milton Schwartz & Associates

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1960

STATISTICS
334 Hotel, 47 WVO Units
38 Stories
381,600 GSF

The re-branding of this flagship boutique hotel in downtown Chicago includes a renovation of the exterior entrance, ground floor and lobby along with the creation of a new restaurant and tavern, the updating of boardrooms, workrooms, pre-function and hospitality areas, and existing hotel rooms. Also included is the renovation of six existing hotel floors to 47 newly designed luxury hotel suites and one floor of administration, a newly constructed 4,400-square-foot Grand Ballroom, and a 1,660-square-foot outdoor terrace connected to the newly renovated 39th Floor Penthouse Ballroom. The building offers over 18,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor function space, including 14 event rooms, re-designed breakout rooms and the nearly 3,000-square-foot Penthouse Ballroom which features floor-to-ceiling windows and 360-degree views of the city.

Reside on Green

RESIDE ON GREEN

KENECT CHICAGO (former name)

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Newcastle
Akara Partners (former client)

ARCHITECT
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Hitchcock Design Group

INTERIOR DESIGN
East Lake Studio

STATISTICS
179, 48 Units
14, 4 Stories
122 Parking Spaces
14,000 SF Retail/Commercial
274,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darris Lee Harris Photography

Situated at a prominent intersection along one of Chicago’s primary diagonal thoroughfares, this modern residential complex consists of a high-rise fronted by a triangular-shaped low-rise. The first floor includes 14,000 sq. ft. of commercial space between the two sites, and the tower provides garage parking designed to accommodate 122 vehicles and over 50 bicycles. A new pedestrian-friendly street with corner retail at both ends bifurcates the site. The residential lobbies for the two buildings align mid-block to ease access to the shared amenities, which include a rooftop pool deck, two large interior amenity spaces, and a roof deck surrounded by plantings and vegetation. The fenestration includes a cleanly detailed rain screen system, natural-finish materials, a variety of modernist window configurations, and recessed balconies painted with a striking accent color. The west-facing garage incorporates a vertical green wall to screen the views of the garage from the adjacent residential projects.

In 2019, the building was acquired by its current owner and rebranded to Reside on Green. PH was invited back to oversee the renovation of the building, which included the interior remodeling of all amenity spaces, upgrades to both amenity decks, and the addition of a new trellis by the outdoor grilling area. The interior spaces shifted away from the formerly industrial aesthetics and adopted a more vibrant color palette to complement existing murals by well-known urban artists Hebru Brantley and JC Rivera, who was invited to place one of the murals in real-time at the grand opening of the original Kenect Chicago building.

Green Globes Certification: Mid-rise (2), High-rise (1).
Fitwel Certified (1-Star)

One East Delaware

ONE EAST DELAWARE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Golub Realty Services LLC

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

INTERIOR DESIGNER
Stanton Interior Concepts, Inc.

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Loewenberg-Fitch

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1989

STATISTICS
8,560 GSF

The renovation and upgrade of this luxury high-rise condominium building in Chicago’s high profile Gold Coast neighborhood included a new exterior canopy, the complete renovation of the first floor lobby and leasing office, and a new sixth floor amenity level. Amenities include a fully featured lounge, club room, fitness room and outdoor terrace with water feature, expansive sundeck with fire pit, cabanas and grilling stations.

Infinite Chicago

INFINITE CHICAGO

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Gibbons Steger, LLC

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Marshall & Fox Architects

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1910, 1912

STATISTICS
0, 56, 68 Units
2, 16 and 19 Stories
10,600 SF Retail/Commercial
500, 83,000, and 131,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darris Harris
Courtesy of CA Student Living
George Pappageorge

The Steger Gibbons & Pickwick Renovation comprises the redevelopment of three historic buildings in Chicago’s Loop into a mixed-use student housing and retail complex. The renovation of the 17-story and 19-story buildings retains street-oriented commercial functions at the ground level. The second floor is dedicated to residents services and amenity functions. Resident access is focused through the Steger Building lobby where security, mail, and messaging services are located. Modern accessibility and life safety codes are addressed by joining the buildings with a connecting bridge at all floors above the 5th level. The roof of the Gibbons Building is improved with a new outdoor terrace and event room addition with height and massing carefully coordinated for compliance with historic site line requirements. The masonry clad steel frame buildings have had fire escapes removed and their facades carefully repaired in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. The Steger Building also has had a missing terra cotta cornice replaced together with historically accurate storefront replacements along Jackson Boulevard and Wabash Avenue. Along with a restored lobby and tree lined streetscape, these buildings revive an important corner in Chicago’s largest student campus.

AWARDS
J. Timothy Anderson Award for Historic Rehabilitation, Best Market-Rate/Mixed-Income Residential, National Housing and Rehabilitation Association

Pillars of the Industry Award, Best Adaptive Re-use, National Association of Homes Builders (NAHB)

Block, Street & Building Award, Congress for the New Urbanism Illinois

Silver Award, Building Design+Construction (BD+C) Reconstruction Awards, BD+C Magazine

Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence (The Steger Building), City of Chicago Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Finalist, Urban Land Institute Chicago Vision Awards, from Urban Land Institute Chicago

Honoree, Real Estate & Building Industries Council of Landmarks Illinois

CASE STUDY
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Park West Cooperative Nursery School

PARK WEST COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Park West Cooperative Nursery School

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1896

STATISTICS
3 Stories
29,000 GSF

Located in the heart of Chicago’s popular Lincoln Park neighborhood, and directly adjacent to the ‘El’ - Chicago’s Elevated Train Line - the redevelopment consists of the adaptive re-use of a detached 3-story Victorian single-family home (c.1896) to a nursery school designed to accommodate up to sixty children, school administrative offices, and interior play space. Included in the plan is the demolition of the home’s former garage structure and its replacement with the new construction of a modern 3-story addition. The addition provides a new elevator, stair, and entry allowing for an accessible route throughout the building. A children’s play area is located at the lower level with classrooms on the first and second levels, and administrative offices on the third level. Other features include a warming kitchen on the first floor and an outdoor play area. The exterior of the main house maintains the historic character of the original and it’s place in the neighborhood. A number of original fireplaces remain as historic artifacts within the classrooms and the lobby area, and original window and door casings remain at the first level. Incorporated into the design of the rear addition is a custom picture window at the second level that turns the 'El' into a feature by providing children with an up-close view of passing trains.

AWARDS
Vision Award, Urban Land Institute, Chicago

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
2 Stories
3 Parking Spaces
7,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Larry Malvin Photography

This cottage-style, two-story (+ basement), single family home, distinguished by its exquisite proportions and understated elegance, adds unique aesthetic integrity and character to its urban setting. Mid-1800’s Gothic Revival influences may be seen in the articulation of the building’s exterior form which incorporates a steep, double gable roof, ashlar patterned limestone facade, and striking lead-coated copper bay at the rear. The modern, light-filled interior of the spacious 6,300 sq. ft. home features abundant custom built-in millwork, wide plank wood flooring, and a vaulted stair gallery. Other special components include a home spa at the basement level, a two-story bay window overlooking the back patio and yard, and a detached cottage style 3-car garage with music room.

Armour Institute Building

ARMOUR INSTITUTE BUILDING

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Armour Institute, LLC

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Patton & Fisher

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1892

STATISTICS
102 Units
7 Stories
75,400 GSF

The redevelopment plan for the historic masonry and wood building comprises the renovation and residential conversion to rental loft-style apartments. Included will be such lifestyle amenities as a fitness center, community rooms, bicycle storage, and new rooftop deck. An existing boiler structure along the south side of the building will be rebuilt with alterations to provide additional dwellings and common area uses. Work will include renovation and life safety improvements throughout the building, including the addition of a new enclosed stair from basement to roof. Exterior work will include the removal of two fire escapes from the north and south facades and the repair or replacement of masonry walls of face brick, terra cotta and sandstone. Existing wood double hung windows will also be repaired and replaced as needed.

Chicago Landmark Building, National Historic District.

Cornerstone Apartments

CORNERSTONE APARTMENTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Community Builders, Inc.

ARCHITECTS OF RECORD
Pappageorge Haymes Partners
Brook Architecture, Inc.

STATISTICS
59 Units
3 Stories

Part of a revitalization program located in the Washington Park neighborhood within Chicago’s burgeoning community of Bronzeville, the LIHTC funded development integrates both renovation and new construction to provide mixed-income housing with communal studio/workspaces. The project is carefully designed to reinforce the historic context of the south side neighborhood and offer affordable housing to working artist households. Extensive meetings with local artists, focus groups, and organizations facilitated the design process and led to preservation of historic character with incorporation of special design elements to meet living space needs of the artist lifestyle and community.

1237 West Fullerton

1237 WEST FULLERTON

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Scion Group

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

INTERIOR DESIGNER
Stanton Interior Concepts, Inc.

STATISTICS
6 Stories
8,130 GSF

The rebranding of a six-story student housing facility serving Chicago’s De Paul University Campus included the renovation and interior alteration of common spaces throughout the building. The scope encompassed certain office, amenity and service areas located on the first floor, including entry vestibule and foyer, lounge, fitness room, office suite, conference room, and (new) concierge station, and study/lounge areas on the second through sixth floors.

Mulligan School Lofts

MULLIGAN SCHOOL LOFTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Svigos Development, Inc.

PRESERVATION CONSULTING ARCHITECT
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Bauer Latoza Studio

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Charles Rudolph

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1889

STATISTICS
24 Units
4 Stories
48,000 GSF

The adaptive re-use of the former James Mulligan Public School Building to residential apartments began as an historic conversion but was radically altered by a fire that gutted the school’s 4th floor. The roof was burned away and what remained of the lower levels was smoke and water damaged. The building was quickly enclosed, dried out and sealed to remove damage and odors. In order to maintain the old school character, the program set out to salvage and reuse as many of the building components and materials as possible. Re-purposed materials from other period schools, including discarded millwork, slate chalkboards, wainscoting, flooring, doors, jambs, transoms and other character defining elements were also incorporated. The project celebrates Chicago’s distinguished early school history and showcases the best features of the urban lifestyle. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to public transportation, shopping and services. A rooftop terrace provides gardening opportunities and spectacular skyline views.

Chicago Landmark Building.

AWARDS
Preservation Excellence Award, City of Chicago Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Lakeside Bank 165 South York Road

LAKESIDE BANK 165 SOUTH YORK ROAD

LOCATION
Elmhurst, Illinois

CLIENT
Lakeside Bank

STATISTICS
2 Stories
14 Parking Spaces
7,350 GSF

A two-story bank facility with three drive-thru lanes located south of historic downtown Elmhurst. The design is a traditional style with brick and limestone cladding, large windows, and a tower element at the entry complete with clocks facing south and east. Limestone arches accent the drive-thru lanes while dormers add detail at the roof.

The Illinois Medical District

THE ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Illinois Medical District

STATISTICS
560 Acres

STATUS
Unbuilt

The Illinois Medical District (IMD) is a special-use zoning district located just west of downtown Chicago. The District consists of 560 acres of medical research facilities, labs, biotech business incubator, raw development area, universities and more than forty health care related facilities. The planned expansion is envisioned to form the hub and anchor of the Medical District, by complimenting additional development of medical and health care related facilities, and attracting new high technolodgy business enterprises, additional medical and health care professionals, and additional patient clients and medical students to the IMD. The proposed program incorporates medical office, research and biotechnology uses, two hotels with a significant conference center, retail, a fitness center, residential units, and a parking facility.

This concept was co-designed with Gensler.

Coeval

COEVAL

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
CMK Companies, Ltd.

STATISTICS
261 Units
16, 10 Stories
95 Parking Spaces
8,210 SF Retail/Commercial
267,545 GSF

STATUS
Built

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darris Lee Harris Photography
Courtesy of CMK Companies

The development is sited on a corner parcel which was subdivided into two building sites at 51 East 14th St. and 1419 S. Wabash Ave. Working within the established zoning ordinance and building code, this subdivision allowed the overall volume, number of dwelling units and height to be maximized, while also providing an abundance of usable open park-like space at the third floor and roof. These open areas enabled implementation of an innovative blue roof system, eliminating the need for below ground stormwater retention. Frontage on two streets allowed for a variety of dwelling units beyond the foot print of the larger (north) building, to include a row of dwellings along Wabash Ave. The larger (north) building serves as the central energy plant for both, thus maximizing efficiency and usable area within it’s smaller (south) companion. The concrete buildings are elegantly articulated with an aluminum window wall system. Special features include floor-to-ceiling glass throughout, and recurring ‘dry river bed’ linking the 14th Street public walk and entrance lobby and third floor terrace.

Green Globes (2) Certified

Club Wyndham

CLUB WYNDHAM

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Wyndham Worldwide

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

INTERIOR DESIGNER
EDI International

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Milton Schwartz & Associates

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1960

STATISTICS
47 Units

The renovation and re-branding of the former downtown flagship Hotel 71 to the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront encompassed a conversion of Vacation Club Ownership Units branded separately as Club Wyndham. This included the complete renovation of five existing hotel floors (19-23) to forty-seven luxury resort suites, and the renovation of an additional floor for administrative and sales uses. Club Wyndham work included new space configurations, new plumbing and electrical, and finishes throughout. A variety of floor plans are offered in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations ranging from 465 sq. ft. to 1,254 sq. ft. The contemporary styled units feature spacious living rooms with large screen entertainment centers, fully equipped kitchens, and separate bedrooms that offer a quiet, relaxing environment. Shared amenities with the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel complete the upscale experience.

Luxe On Madison P II

LUXE ON MADISON P II

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Fifield Development

STATISTICS
44 Units
4 Stories
28 Parking Spaces
5,800 SF Retail/Commercial
53,000 GSF

A new addition to this boutique apartment complex adds residential units and a roof top deck with a dog run. Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, the building offers ground floor retail space with studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom residences above. Luxury amenities include a lounge, business center, board room, screening room, and expanded fitness center.

Green Globe (1) Certification.

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

INTERIOR DESIGNER
CASTE Design

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
2006

STATISTICS
5,000 GSF

Situated within a modern four-story concrete framed condominium building in Chicago’s popular Lincoln Park neighborhood, the newly renovated residence features sweeping expanses of glass, high ceilings, flowing floor plan and private outdoor terraces. The renovation of the spacious 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath condominium residence included the demolition of non-structural partitions, new floor, wall, and ceiling finishes, new kitchen cabinetry, the replacement of existing plumbing and lighting fixtures, and the replacement of glass in existing window frames.

No. 508

NO. 508

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Broder

STATISTICS
53 Units
12 Stories
53 Parking Spaces
2,380 SF Retail/Commercial
95,870 GSF

This twelve story, 53-unit, luxury apartment building occupies a 75 foot-wide infill site two blocks west of Chicago’s lakefront at the north end of Lincoln Park. Fronting on an active neighborhood retail street, the project includes 2,400 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space that will breathe new life into an eclectic collection of buildings and storefronts. Respectful of neighboring vintage buildings, the project strikes a delicate balance of contemporary and classic architectural features. Apartment units feature floor-to-ceiling glass bays set within a framework of stone-clad pilasters and horizontal bands that serve to define the building’s base, middle and top. A generous courtyard is carved into the west side of the building, offering ample light and unobstructed western views to interior units. At the eleventh floor, the building steps back along the east and west facades to provide outdoor terrace space for the four penthouse apartments. On the 12th floor, residents will have amenities including a Fitness Room and two Roof Decks featuring views of the lake and downtown.

Pursuing LEED® Gold Certification

Montana Row

Illume Condominiums

ILLUME CONDOMINIUMS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
MRR 111 S. Peoria LLC

STATISTICS
79 Units
10 Stories
94 Parking Spaces
225,000 GSF

Situated on a through block site between Peoria Avenue to the West and Green Street to the East, this modern 10-story building gestures back to the classic condominiums ubiquitous a decade ago. The building’s modern aesthetic is articulated in glass, concrete, and metal panel framed by landscaping on the exterior decks. The west (entry) facade steps back as it rises to the tenth floor allowing the west facing penthouse units large terraces and views overlooking the park. The building offers spacious 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom condominiums with parking located in the basement and first floor. A special car lift feature enables certain spaces to convert from one into two parking spaces. The parking is accessed off an internal drive that runs the entire length of the site along the north property line.

Green Globe (1) Certification

Norweta Row

NORWETA CLUB

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Broder

STATISTICS
74 Units
4.5 Stories
88 Parking Spaces
246,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Courtesy of Broder

Situated on the former site of the Northwestern Terra Cotta works (hence the name 'Norweta Club'), the three new buildings provide spacious 3 and 4 bedroom condominium and apartment residences featuring custom penthouse homes. The 4 1/2 story buildings utilize simple forms and masonry to compliment the existing context of three and four story townhouse and single family homes. Large glass openings and metal panels create a striking, contemporary aesthetic that contrasts favorably with adjoining buildings while retaining a flavor appropriate to the surrounding Lincoln Park neighborhood. Each of the residences incorporate wide open floor plans that offer abundant natural lighting and optimum functionality. Outdoor amenities include lush courtyards, resort-style pool, and 30-foot cushioned sports court with basketball hoop. Inside amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a high-tech conference room, and an available guest suite for overnight visitors.

Enclave Bucktown

ENCLAVE BUCKTOWN

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Harlem Irving Companies

STATISTICS
49 Units
3 and 4 Stories
100 Parking Spaces
130,000 GSF
2.25 Acres

Located in Chicago’s popular Bucktown neighborhood, the development comprises 49 townhomes on two adjacent parcels of land at W. Homer and W. Cortland Streets. The modern aesthetic of the three- and four-story homes is expressed in sleek, clean volumes of fiber cement panels and oversize metal-clad windows. Each of the three- and four-bedroom Energy Star Certified® homes feature expansive 10-foot ceilings on the living level, a two-car garage, landscaped yard, and open roof deck. Unit size ranges from 1,800 sq. ft. to 2,400 sq. ft. Each of the garages for the units are accessed via the public alley or down two private ‘car courts’ that act as alleyways.

Basecamp River North

BASECAMP RIVER NORTH

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
450 Oak LLC

STATISTICS
57 Units
2,3 Stories
102 Parking Spaces
123,300 GSF

The development is comprised of market-rate two- and three-story row homes with attached two-car garages and ten Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Affordable units in two three-story walk-up condominium buildings. Based on Chicago’s modernist architectural traditions, the family-centered homes focus on efficient living, using high quality, environmentally-friendly materials and building to a human scale. Natural materials such as concrete, steel and wood perform on a sustainable level while providing durability, cost-effectiveness and design flexibility for the project’s understated contemporary detailing. A poised and urbane presence within the River North neighborhood, the buildings are expressed as sleek, clean volumes carefully modulated by a dynamic interplay between solid cement panels and oversize metal-clad windows. The row home floor plans feature spacious ground floor living spaces that look out to private landscaped front yards detailed with native plantings and modern metal fencing. Additional open air space is provided by large rooftop decks with low wall enclosure that permit both privacy and the ability to interact with neighbors. The development’s CHA and Affordable condominium units are thoughtfully integrated between the row homes to maintain a balanced aesthetic with a uniform streetscape. These units maintain the same level of detail on the exterior and vary only slightly with interior finishes. The overall scale of the development contrasts the density of nearby high-rise buildings, creating a pocket full of light and air that injects the landscape with new energy and visual dynamics.
(Photography: Nicholas James Photo, YoChicago (aerial), and Pappageorge Haymes Partners)

AWARDS
Grand Award, Multifamily, Builder’s Choice Custom Home Design Awards, Builder and Custom Home Magazines

University Commons

UNIVERSITY COMMONS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Fugar & Knapp

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1925

STATISTICS
926 Units
4 Stories
1,570,000 GSF
16.9 Acres

The six landmark buildings in this residential loft conversion were formerly warehouse buildings that served as Chicago’s wholesale fresh produce marketplace. The original terra cotta clad structures have been meticulously restored to appear as they did more than eighty years ago. The original canopies have been replaced with new open canopies to imitate the original design, while integrating balconies to create outdoor spaces for the residents. The existing loading docks have been rebuilt and converted to private outdoor terraces for the first floor units. A new fourth floor addition has been erected on top of each building to house the upper level of duplex units, simplex units, common spaces and amenities. Fifty-foot wide landscaped courtyards connect the buildings and provide a private oasis nearly three acres in size.

AWARDS
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award, Presidents Award, Landmarks Illinois
Distinguished Building Award, American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter
Pillars of the Industry Award, Best Project of the Year, National Association of Home Builders
Pillars of the Industry Award, Best Adaptive Re-use of a Condominium Community, National Association of Home Builders
Builder’s Choice Design & Planning Award, Grand Award, from Builder Magazine
Good Neighbor Award, Chicago Association of Realtors

K Station

K STATION

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Fifield Companies
Wood Partners

STATISTICS
260 Units
34 Stories
309 Parking Spaces
9,000 SF Retail/Commercial
420,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
YoChicago

The visionary development, comprising five-towers of luxury rental apartments, multiple parks, commercial space, and community amenities, has revitalized Chicago’s Fulton River District and serves as vital a connection between the city’s thriving River North and West Loop areas. Located on an 9-acre site that once housed Kinzie Station, a commuter rail stop for the Chicago Milwaukee Railroad, the planned community includes; Echelon, a 39-story, 350-unit building; Alta Tower East, a 41-story, 426-unit building; Alta Tower West, a 37-story, 422-unit building, K2, a 34-story, 496-unit building, and Left Bank (architect DeStefano & Partners), a 37-story, 451-unit building. Typical building amenities include parking garages with car wash stations, lounge and party areas, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, basketball courts and yoga studios, outdoor lap pools with luxurious pool decks, outdoor lounge areas with gas fire pits, business centers with computers stations and separate boardrooms, and hi-tech screening rooms with projection movie systems.

Museum Park At Central Station

MUSEUM PARK AT CENTRAL STATION

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies / Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
260 Units
34 Stories
309 Parking Spaces
9,000 SF Retail/Commercial
420,000 GSF

Located at the southern edge of Grant Park, across from Chicago’s Museum Campus, Museum Park is among the largest sub-developments within the 80-acre Central Station Planned Development. Situated within a former rail yard and warehouse district bordering Chicago’s Museum Campus, Lake Michigan and historic Grant Park, the property had the unique distinction of being the only lakefront land not included in the historic Daniel Burnham Plan. The area provided the unique opportunity to create a new urban infrastructure that responded to the rich historic context of Museum Campus while providing a springboard from which it could transition towards a modern architectural language. The modern residential lakefront community encompasses nearly 3,000 dwelling units, twelve high-rise buildings and multiple townhouse configurations.

AWARDS
Best of 2008 Award, Best Project of the year, Midwest Construction Magazine for One Museum Park East
Merit Award Finalist, Chicago Building Congress for One Museum Park East
Good Neighbor Award, Residential New Construction, Chicago Association of Realtors for Museum Park Place
Good Neighbor Award, Residential New Construction, Chicago Association of Realtors for Museum Park Lofts I

The Montgomery

THE MONTGOMERY

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
MWCPAG Tower Holdings LLC

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Minoru Yamasaki

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1972

STATISTICS
247 Units
28 Stories
359 Parking Spaces
15,000 SF Retail/Commercial
545,000 GSF

Once a corporate headquarters, the high-rise renovation maintains the structural skeleton of the original building, adding a new curtain wall of blue-green tinted glass and brushed aluminum to compliment the original white travertine marble corners. The interior of the building is all new to complete the transformation from office to residential use. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, with 10- to 13-foot ceilings. Amenities include a fitness center with a park view, private dog run, community room and observation deck. A new circular 5-story parking garage wrapped in glass on the tower’s east side provides an architectural counterpoint to the tower and access to indoor parking for building residents.

530 North Lakeshore Drive

530 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Belgravia Group
Sandz Development

STATISTICS
196 Units
29 Stories
269 Parking Spaces
15,000 SF Retail/Commercial
515,000 GSF

Located on a long vacant and compact, but prestigious Chicago site, the reinforced concrete luxury condominium building includes seven stories of parking and a main floor lobby with business center and and entry/exit porte cochere. The street facades from the first through seventh floors are comprised of articulated architectural pre-cast panels and a granite base course. Three large bay elements of five story pre-cast, granite and glass framework draw attention to the designated entries. These bays are visually reinforced with vertical, fluted columns above (reminiscent of Art Deco) that extend beyond the parapet to articulate the rooftop sundeck and screen mechanical equipment. A graceful curve of the building along the east elegantly addresses Lake Shore Drive and provides a stately marker.

Museum Park Place and Museum Park Place 2

MUSEUM PARK PLACE AND MUSEUM PARK PLACE 2

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies / Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
194 and 276 Units
23 and 30 Stories
267 and 304 Parking Spaces
414,100 and 419,200 GSF

First of a pair of sister buildings that anchor the southern leg of Museum Park at Central Station, Museum Park Place is located along a narrow strip of land between South Calumet Street and the St. Charles Railroad tracks. At street level, the building base incorporates eight two-story, townhomes, clad in aluminum metal panels, that serve to both activate the streetscape and screen the parking garage. Above this base, the building façade is composed of two volumetric masses. The larger volume is clad almost entirely of glass windows over which a bold red grid framework is superimposed to accent and reinforce the ordered façade. In contrast to this glass curtainwall stands a taller, tower-like volume with large rectangular punched openings, providing a firm anchor for the composition. A taller, mirror-image interpretation of its sibling tower, Museum Park Place 2 completes the bold silhouette of Museum Park Place, taking full advantage of the unobstructed views of Chicago’s lakefront, Soldier Field, and Museum Campus to the East.

Walton On The Park

WALTON ON THE PARK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Mesirow Stein Real Estate

STATISTICS
189 Units
31 Stories
420 Parking Spaces
4,550 SF Retail/Commercial
553,000 GSF

Located in Chicago’s landmark Gold Coast neighborhood, the two-tower project is articulated using expressive, modern architectural language. Floor-to-ceiling windows emerge gracefully from a pedestrian colonnade that fronts an upscale retail façade along State Street. The project is envisioned to include 400 condominium units in the 31(P1) and 36-story (P2) residential towers, 11,000 square feet of retail space, and internal parking hidden by wrap-around units with active glass on the lower level.

Echelon At K Station

ECHELON AT K STATION

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Fifield Companies
Wood Partners

STATISTICS
350 Units
36 Stories
280 Parking Spaces
436,300 GSF

This luxury apartment building is the first of five residential towers included in the modern 2,400-unit, mixed-use, master-planned community in Chicago’s West Loop. The building features floor-to-ceiling glass in the corner units providing dynamic views of downtown and the Near North Side. A one-acre park planned in conjunction with the building offers residents a distinct neighborhood atmosphere.

Vision On State

VISION ON STATE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Renaissant Development Group

STATISTICS
250 Units
19 Stories
326 Parking Spaces
14,000 SF Retail/Commercial
372,000 GSF

Richly articulated in cast concrete, this elongated condominium structure enriches Chicago’s South Loop with its carefully modulated balance of bold forms and elegant fenestration. Dramatic fin-like projections punctuate the building’s outermost edges, enlivening the building’s façade in a gesture that is at once striking and unique.

Two River Place and River Place On The Park

TWO RIVER PLACE AND RIVER PLACE ON THE PARK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies

STATISTICS
168, 221 Units
17, 21 Stories
190, 221 Parking Spaces
338,000, 373,000 GSF

Situated on the North Branch of the Chicago River, these two residential towers blend history with contemporary living. Precast and poured-in-place concrete emulate Chicago’s Art Deco past, while open floor plans recall the loft-style renovations of surrounding industrial buildings. Both buildings are set back thirty feet from the river to provide a Riverwalk that will ultimately connect the Loop with North Side neighborhoods. Between the two buildings is a landscaped courtyard that meets the Riverwalk to create a place of urban activity. This public space is accentuated by residences at the lower floors and a public park to the south which add to the livelihood on the street and at the water’s edge.

Alta At K Station

ALTA AT K STATION

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Fifield Companies
Wood Partners

STATISTICS
426 and 422 Units
41 and 37 Stories
692 Parking Spaces
14,000 SF Retail/Commercial
1,055,000 GSF

Centrally located between Chicago’s River North and the West Loop, the luxury high-rise apartment complex features an expansive ground floor retail area that spans nearly the entire east-west length of the two towers and garage along Kinzie Street. An amenity deck at the 8th floor level serves to connect the two towers and offers residents an extensively landscaped pool deck with Olympic-size swimming pool and nearly 11,000 square feet of interior recreational space, including a two-sided basketball court and gym, fitness center and 24-seat stadium theater. The towers are situated to permit spectacular views for the units in all directions, and to minimize the presence of the parking garage on the street frontages. The primary area of innovation within the project is the sustainable design implementation. LEED® Gold Certification.

Museum Park Tower IV

MUSEUM PARK TOWER IV

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies / Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
286 Units
37 Stories
410 Parking Spaces
515,000 GSF

The building’s reflective glass façade looks out over the surrounding Museum Park development, Lake Michigan and the South Grant Park Museum Campus. An elegant exterior sweeps upward with elongated columns and massive windows. The curved glass clad east and west ends flank the structure and act as bookends to the taller core. Multiple balconies are laced into the structure - an invitation to appreciate the striking views of the harbor and Chicago’s breathtaking South Chicago Loop skyline. The building offers a variety of floor plans ranging in size from 855 square feet to 1,516 square feet.

The Essex Inn and Residential Tower

THE ESSEX INN AND RESIDENTIAL TOWER

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Oxford Capital Group LLC

STATISTICS
288 (Tower) Units
35 Stories
115 Parking Spaces
11,450 (Tower) SF Retail/Commercial
525,560 (Tower) GSF

STATUS
Unbuilt

The scope for the redevelopment includes the renovation of the existing Essex Inn and the construction of a new residential apartment tower incorporating hotel amenities. The new tower addition includes the demolition of the existing 4-story parking structure and construction of a residential apartment building with retail, parking, and other related uses, including amenity spaces related to the hotel building. The tower concept integrates both buildings through its expansion of hospitality space and compatible residential usage. Included in the plan are hotel rooms, amenity spaces, a Night Club, and parking. The modern articulation seeks to introduce a new dynamic to the acclaimed Michigan Avenue streetscape and the city’s skyline.

Alta Roosevelt

ALTA ROOSEVELT

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
WDF-4 Wood Roosevelt Owner, LLC

STATISTICS
496 Units
33 Stories
600,000 GSF

Nestled within Printer’s Row in Chicago’s South Loop, the 33-story apartment tower introduces a new modern aesthetic to the historic district. The sleek design, articulated in cast concrete and glass, distributes the residential units over two wings which appear to “slide” past each other, allowing natural light to flood the interior spaces. The building’s 4-story base, framed by tree-lined circulation paths and a pocket park, house the lobby and parking garage together with an abundant array of resort-style indoor and outdoor amenity spaces. Sustainable features include an expansive multi-story green roof, EV charging stations for electric vehicles, a building-wide recycling program, water-efficient plumbing fixtures, EnergyStar appliances, energy efficient LED fixtures, low VOC finishes and abundant landscaping throughout the site to reduce carbon footprint. Green Globe (1) Certification.

The Hudson

THE HUDSON

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Onni Group

STATISTICS
240 Units
25 Stories
240 Parking Spaces
10,000 SF Retail/Commercial
378,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Wayne Cable

Taking cues from the nearby River North lofts and their traditional arrangements, The Hudson comes out of the ground with a brick and stone articulated podium consisting of 10,000 square feet of retail space stretching from Hudson Avenue to Kingsbury Street along Chicago Avenue. The traditional rhythm carries up into a 25-story residential tower and is pealed apart to reveal glass reaching toward the sky. The neighborhood will be enhanced by a landscaped pocket park along Kingsbury Street and the residents of the 240 units will enjoy access to two levels of outdoor amenity deck space. Designed to complement the established surrounding households in this Northwest corner of River North, the development is styled to attract more tenured residents with spacious 1-, 2- and 3- bedrooms units with generous amounts of storage space.

K2 Apartments

K2 APARTMENTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Fifield Companies
Wood Partners

STATISTICS
496 Units
33 Stories
347 Parking Spaces
610,000 GSF

The unique plan of the concrete frame residential tower resulted from minimizing the bulk of the building while maximizing the density permitted by the underlying zoning for the one-acre site. The sleek, contemporary form of the building is expressed in an elegant balance of horizontal and vertical concrete and glass elements. The two wings of the structure “slide” past each other capturing the core elements between and allowing natural light to flood interior spaces. The building sits atop a 3-story podium that contains 16,000 square feet of parking, service and amenity spaces and also serves to raise the entry court up to the level of the adjoining street to enhance pedestrian circulation. The two-story entrance and lobby features a dramatic floor-to-ceiling window wall that showcases panoramic views of Chicago’s Loop. K2 attained LEED® Silver certification and offers such features as: photovoltaic panels to offset energy consumption, extensive green roof, water efficient plumbing fixtures, a building-wide recycling program, GE charging stations for electric vehicles, Energy Star appliances, energy-efficient fixtures and finishes, finishes that are low in VOCs, and abundant landscaping to reduce carbon footprint. The building also offers a completely non-smoking environment.

600 North Lakeshore Drive

600 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Belgravia Group
Sandz Development

STATISTICS
154 and 246 Units
40 and 46 Stories
192 and 309 Parking Spaces
527,600 and 548,900 GSF

The project’s luxury residential units are gracefully distributed over two slender towers spaced a street width apart and nestled into an integrated parking façade with a green wall system that luminously activates the garage year round. The two contemporary forms emerge fenestrated in ribbons of glass amid a delicate concrete frame, accentuating the panoramic Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and City views. Stacked inset balconies provide added detail to the structures’ rhythmic exterior expression. On the interior, smaller floor plates, and corridor systems provide intimacy and increased opportunity for corner units that take advantage of multiple exposures. An inviting Lobby Entry and landscaped first floor plaza along Lake Shore Drive provide generous open space and make the development both pedestrian-friendly and attractive on the city’s skyline.

AWARDS
Beautification Award for New Residential Development Landscape, Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR)

Next Apartments

NEXT APARTMENTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Fifield Companies

STATISTICS
305 Units
28 Stories
186 Parking Spaces
60,000 SF Retail/Commercial
399,600 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darris Lee Harris Photography
Jim Tschetter IC360 Images

This concrete and glass residential tower brings new life to an under utilized location in Chicago’s burgeoning River North area. Height limits in the district allowed the optimization of residential space and the streamlining of the building envelope without compromising style. The tower’s sleek, curved facade and setback penthouse, provide a graceful continuation of the developing architectural landscape within this established neighborhood. An abundance of outdoor spaces, private balconies, green terraces and building amenities are seamlessly integrated into the design. The base of the building reflects the scale of surrounding buildings, while serving to conceal off-street parking, and frame a retail colonnade along the street front. Anchoring the tower to it’s base is an elevated amenity deck and connecting spaces, which include a swimming pool, hot tub, recreation areas and outdoor grilling.

Green Globe (3) Certification.

AWARDS
Finalist, Multifamily Development of the Year, NAIOP Chicago Awards for Excellence

One Museum Park West

ONE MUSEUM PARK WEST

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
292 Units
54 Stories
372 Parking Spaces
3,500 SF Retail/Commercial
924,300 GSF

The building’s slender, elegant proportions are derived from its organically shaped 10,946-square-foot floor plate. The soft green-silver glass and gentle form provide counter balance to the kinetic expression of its western edge as it rises into a spiral-shaped steel and glass wall crown. Shaped balconies “stitch” the building together with its contrasting glass window railing system. Top Down construction was implemented through cutting edge construction methods using a combination of drop down precast columns, slurry wall design and ‘C’ cant perimeter basement wall technology for building a 5-story basement while tower construction continued above.

One Museum Park

ONE MUSEUM PARK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies / Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
289 Units
62 Stories
360 Parking Spaces
1,000,900 GSF

Uniquely positioned on the prominent southeast corner of Grant Park in downtown Chicago, the building evokes an international style but remains rooted in Chicago’s signature modernist tradition. The sleek façade, comprised of blue-and-gray low-emissivity glass with mica-fleck-infused silver painted metals, echoes the stunning setting of open sky and reflective waters. The graceful, amorphous massing allows every unit to capture primary views of both the Lakefront and Grant Park. A series of stepped, curved terraces rise up the flanks of the structure, slowly receding to reveal the building’s soaring core, which culminates with an illuminated silver elliptical peak that seamlessly conceals mechanical components.

AWARDS
Best of 2008 Award, Best Project of the Year, Midwest Construction Magazine
Merit Award Finalist, Chicago Building Congress

Park Michigan

PARK MICHIGAN

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Renaissant Development Group

STATISTICS
369 Units
80 Stories
511 Parking Spaces
38,200 SF Retail/Commercial
347,400 GSF

STATUS
Unbuilt

An ultra-thin glass tower rises above this mixed-use development. Set to be an icon along Chicago's Michigan Avenue, the plan includes luxury dwelling units accessing full service amenities, which include an upscale spa, restaurant, grocer and a large landscaped sky garden. The renovation of a landmark façade adds to the importance and excitement of the building in the cityscape. Activity surrounds the base of the tower with parking hidden at its core. By balancing the south loop skyline height with the city core to the north, the structure will add to the completion of the intent of the historic Burnham Plan for Chicago and help to redefine the nature of the south loop neighborhood.

465 North Park

465 NORTH PARK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
465 North Park Drive, LLC

ARCHITECT
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT
Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz

STATISTICS
444 Units
48 Stories
181 Parking Spaces
11,650 SF Retail/Commercial
588,000 GSF

Located between Navy Pier and the iconic Tribune Tower, the development centers upon a 48-story residential tower set atop a four-story podium. Designed as two ellipses that overlap, slide apart, and rotate, the 444-unit residential tower enhances the Chicago skyline with its fluid, shifting presence. Elegantly curved façades open up sightlines in all directions, offering views of the city’s iconic buildings, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. An internal parking garage rises five stories into the core of the base podium, shielded from view by residential units wrapping around it. The base includes a dramatic residential lobby, leasing offices, and commercial space. Distinguishing itself from its highly rectilinear context, the floor plan is derived from two angled ellipses overlaid by a conventional floor plan that maximizes usable space that beguiles the organic shape and orients windows towards select view corridors. One edge of the tower grounds the southwest corner of the building, drawing attention to the residential lobby and primary retail space at the street level. The tower’s glazing flows to the base in a distinctive form, further enlivening the active Illinois Avenue entertainment and retail corridor.
LEED Gold Certified

AWARDS
Platinum Level, Design Detail, Best in American Living Award, National Association of Home Builders

Gold Level, Excellence Awards, Mixed-Use Development, Multi-Housing News

Finalist, Pillars of the Industry Awards, National Association of Home Builders

Wolf Point East

WOLF POINT EAST

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Hines

MASTER PLAN/DESIGN ARCHITECT
Pelli Clark Pelli Architects

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

STATISTICS
698 Units
60 Stories
200 Parking Spaces
3,600 SF Retail/Commercial
939,000 GSF

RENDERINGS
Pelli Clark Pelli Architects

STATUS
Built

Sited on a four-acre site where the north and south branches of the Chicago River converge, Wolf Point East is part of an expansive two million square foot residential planned development. Nestled in a lushly landscaped park setting, the rectangular massing of the building is articulated by several upper-level setbacks and curtain walls that incorporate glass and vertical metal fins. The building is supported by two and three-story stone-clad columns, with retail at street level and glass-walled first, second, and third-floor amenity levels. The residential units are distributed over four vertical tiers located on floors 4 to 39; 41 to 52, 53 to 55, and 56 to 58. Special features include spectacular views of the Chicago River and skyline from the 40th-floor amenity level, a green roof on the 59th floor, and a ground-floor outdoor terrace that leads to a 1,000-foot-long fully accessible river walk.
LEED Silver Certified

PUBLICATIONS
Wolf Point East, Chicago, by Graphisoft