Situated in the growing South Loop neighborhood just south of Chicago’s main business district, this once vacant infill site now hosts a 30-story mixed-use tower bordering the CTA “L” tracks on its western side. The building is comprised of 299 apartments, street-facing retail space, top-floor resident amenities, and a rooftop terrace offering expansive views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Ideally located for city professionals, the building’s distinctive exterior is designed to recall a map of Chicago’s neighborhoods through an irregular and playful pattern of colors, recesses, and projections. At the podium, the facade is visually modulated to suggest pedestrian scale and character, recognizing the project’s urban context and neighborhood continuity. The development thoughtfully incorporates a landscaped garden on the north end of the project site, enhancing the pedestrian experience along the street and providing respite from the urban density.
