3955 North Kilpatrick

3955 NORTH KILPATRICK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
GW Properties

STATISTICS
354 Units
5 Stories
205 Parking Spaces
32,248 SF Retail/Commercial
484,044 GSF

STATUS
In Development

The project site occupies an irregularly shaped parcel bordered by N. Milwaukee Avenue to the south, N. Kilpatrick Avenue to the west, W. Irving Park Road to the north, and train tracks to the east. A 5-story residential building is envisioned on the southern half of the site, while the northern half hosts four 1-story retail structures facing W. Irving Park Road and N. Kilpatrick Avenue. To enhance pedestrian accessibility, the retail surface parking lot is strategically positioned behind the retail buildings, with storefronts lining the street. The residential building is intentionally set apart from the commercial area, ensuring privacy for residents and a quieter environment away from commercial activities. Adding an extra layer of separation between the residential and public areas, the residential building wraps around a second-floor outdoor amenity deck creating two elevated private courtyards. The residential building offers a total of 354 rental units, including 69 affordable units, and features amenities such as a co-working space, fitness center, outdoor pool, and lounging areas. Resident parking needs are met with a ground-floor indoor parking garage providing 205 spaces and 346 bike storage. Duplex units shield the parking garage from N. Kilpatrick Ave and N. Milwaukee Avenue, serving as a transition to the surrounding residential area consisting of townhouses and single-family homes.

1700 South Wabash

1700 SOUTH WABASH

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
CMK Companies

STATISTICS
37 Units
9 Stories
4 Parking Spaces
2,297 Retail SF
38,431 GSF

STATUS
In Development

This 9-story building will accommodate 37 apartments featuring a mixture of studio to three- bedroom floor plans. This project focuses on creating a more intimate and private atmosphere for its residents. Positioned to offer views towards the south, where only a low-rise building and a surface parking lot are present, the units provide ample daylight and unobstructed views.

1730 South Wabash

1730 SOUTH WABASH

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
CMK Companies

STATISTICS
110 Units
12 Stories
80 Parking Spaces
2,231 Retail SF
132,741 GSF

STATUS
In Development

1730 S. Wabash is a 12-story development with 110 apartment units, 80 parking spaces on the first two levels, and commercial space on the ground floor. The building will feature a landscaped rooftop terrace with sweeping views and other contemporary amenities.

1630 South Wabash

1630 SOUTH WABASH

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
CMK Companies

STATISTICS
149 Units
12 Stories
49 Parking Spaces
2,293 Retail SF
140,282 GSF

STATUS
In Development

The 12-story building is located furthest north on S. Wabash Avenue and includes 149 dwelling units and two levels of above-ground parking with 49 vehicle spaces. The program incorporates various resident amenities as well as a rooftop terrace and street-level commercial space. 1700 S. Wabash is also under development on the southern half of the lot.

1101 South Wabash

1101 S. WABASH - HILTON GARDEN INN / HOMEWOOD SUITES

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
S.B. Yen Management Group (SBY)

STATISTICS
29 Stories
127,036 GSF

STATUS
Completed

1101 South Wabash is a dynamic 29-story mixed-use development located in Chicago’s iconic Printer’s Row neighborhood. This building houses two premier hotels—Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites—along with a restaurant and retail spaces. Situated on a dense infill site with a zero lot line, the project benefits from high pedestrian and vehicular traffic, ensuring strong visibility and accessibility. To enhance operational efficiency and maintain a streamlined design, the two hotels share a unified lobby, amenities, infrastructure, and five floors of parking, creating a seamless guest experience.

65 East Wacker

65 EAST WACKER

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
65 E Wacker Holdings II, LLC

STATISTICS
24 Stories
222,768 GSF

STATUS
In Development

A 24-story downtown office building near Chicago’s popular Riverwalk proposes to convert the building into 252 apartments, while retaining a restaurant and historic lobby space. The art deco building at 65 E. Wacker was completed in 1928 and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

December 6, 2024March 14, 2025

65 E. Wacker residential development approved

65 EAST WACKER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPROVED

We’re excited to announce that the Chicago Plan Commission has officially approved the residential development of 65 East Wacker Place! Our team here at PH will design the conversion of floors 4 to 24 into residential units and the two lower floors will turn into the new lobby, while still preserving Morton’s The Steakhouse, located on the second floor. We’re all thrilled to see the transformation of this historic building! More news coming soon.

Oak & Larrabee

OAK & LARRABEE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Brinshore Development
The Michaels Organization

STATISTICS
78 Units
7 Stories
39 Parking Spaces
112,800 GSF

STATUS
In Development

Envisioned for the southeast corner of Oak and Larrabee streets in an area that was once part of Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood, this mixed-income development is a component of the Chicago Housing Authority’s larger strategy to bring investment and increased density to the district. Located at 955 N Larrabee, this 7-story project will feature 78 residential units, with 54 units designated as affordable housing for households earning 30–80% of the Area Median Income.

Designed to foster a community-driven environment, the building offers indoor and outdoor common spaces, a community garden, and bicycle storage. The building’s design is intended to recall the vocabularies of stately residential buildings of the past, as well as contemporary interpretations of the rhythms and materiality of the nearby historic warehouse buildings of Montgomery Ward. Particular emphasis has been placed on the detailing of the building’s precast concrete facade, which includes a nuanced pattern of reveals and projections, as well as a carefully considered scale and balanced proportions that are appropriate to the street, the neighborhood and to Chicago.

Pomeroy Apartments

POMEROY APARTMENTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Chicago Housing Authority

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Leo Steif

STATISTICS
104 and 1 Management Units
10 Stories
118,500 GSF

The classically detailed, limestone and terracotta clad building was renovated as part of the Chicago Housing Authority’s Plan for Transformation to be their flagship senior living center on Chicago’s North Side. The plan sought to preserve the building’s vintage apartment-hotel character keeping as many dwellings as possible while adding contemporary amenities, technologies and accessibility features. A full exterior restoration including replication of the missing terracotta eyebrow cornice were a part of the repair program. Inside, the ornate plasterwork of the original 1923 lobby was restored and the space re-purposed for a formal Event and Dining Room. Together with the creation of a new Kenmore Avenue entry, a central communal space resulted to bring together administration and activity spaces for casual and formal interaction of the occupants. Special amenities include a central landscaped courtyard and rooftop terrace with garden plots for residents.

LEED® Platinum Certified

AWARDS
The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award, President’s Award, Landmarks Illinois
Silver Achievement Award, Best 50+ Repositioned Community, National Association of Home Builders
Silver Award, Best Renovation, MultiHousing News (MHN) Excellence Awards, MHN Magazine
Bronze Award, Building Design+Construction (BD+C) Reconstruction Awards, BD+C Magazine
Bronze Award, Restoration/Renovation, Brick in Architecture Awards, Brick Industry Association

The Brighton

THE BRIGHTON

LOCATION
Chicago, IL

CLIENT
S Group Properties

STATISTICS
16 Dwelling Units
9 Stories
16 Parking Spaces
40,916 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Darris Harris

Designed for modern life, this contemporary building offers spacious floor plans, unique intimacy and stunning views. Sheathed in generous expanses of glass, each of the two units per floor offer private covered terraces and balconies, providing expanded living space and multiple exposures. Other special amenities include an elegantly finished, high-speed elevator and luxurious lobby appointed in imported honed granite, rich wood-paneled walls and stainless details.

801 West Madison

801 WEST MADISON

LOCATION
Chicago, IL

CLIENT
The Neighborhood Hotels

STATISTICS
76 Units
6 Stories
21,596 SF Retail/Commercial
82,082 GSF

STATUS
In Development

The Former Mid-City Trust and Savings Bank building was designed in 1911 as a Romanesque Revival-style six-story commercial and office building. The L-shaped building was redesigned in 1928 to add a new Classical Revival-style exterior and a double-height banking hall on the inside, illuminated by large skylights. Banking facilities at 801 W. Madison remained open until the early 2000s and have stayed vacant since the mid-2000s.

The building was designated a Chicago Landmark in 2012, with the interior banking hall included as a significant space in the designation. The Neighborhood Hotels purchased the building a decade later for rehabilitation and conversion into an apartment-style hotel. The historic bank will be revived into a mixed-use building with a small portion of the first floor and floors 2-6 comprising 76 hotel suites and the remaining space on the first floor and basement to be leased to retail and restaurant tenants. The building application for listing on the National Register of Historic Places was recently approved.

The Grand Kedzie Lodge

THE GRAND KEDZIE LODGE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Ranquist Development
Jodi Development
Campbell Coyle

STATISTICS
10 Units
3 Stories + Basement
1 Parking Space
9,413 GSF

PHOTOS & RENDERINGS
Courtesy of Ranquist Development

The Grand Kedzie Lodge is a historical mansion located at 2228 N. Kedzie in Logan Square, Chicago. Originally built in 1893 as a single-family home, it has since been adapted into a multifamily residence and is now a part of the Logan Square Boulevards historic district. The mansion features a Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture with rusticated limestone frontage, arched openings, and a cylindrical turret with a conical cap.

The property went through repairs and updates to increase the total number of dwellings to ten units in the main house. While the exterior of the building was preserved, the interiors were updated to meet the needs of modern urban tenants. Floor plans have been thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the interesting volumes and large windows, creating unique interior compositions throughout. The expressive roofline also provides a dramatic interior feature for the upper loft units.

AWARDS
1 Place, Multifamily, Metamorphosis Awards, Retrofit Magazine

The Grand Palmer Lodge

THE GRAND PALMER LODGE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Ranquist Development
New Era Chicago
Campbell Coyle Real Estate

STATISTICS
14 Units
2 Stories
12 Parking Spaces
11,639 GSF

STATUS
Complete

PHOTOGRAPHY
Aleks Eva
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

Palmer Park is an adaptive reuse of a century-old synagogue, and more recently a Boys and Girls Club, into a 14-unit apartment building consisting of 1- to 3-bedroom apartments. The project preserves the old yellow brick and limestone structure designed by architect Edward Steinborn in the 1920s, and works within the existing two-story volume of the building, with new balconies and ground-level patios projecting off the west side of the building. Historic masonry, terrazzo floors, and plaster detail elements have been joined by modern fixtures creating a unique mix of materials, instilling a sense of antique charm while providing modern convenience. The development team worked extensively with the community to redevelop the west lot of the building, where the club had a fenced playground, into a publicly accessible pocket park. This park serves as a physical link to the community while also acting as an amenity space for the tenants, whose balconies and patios overlook the park.

Platform 4611

PLATFORM 4611

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The John Buck Company

STATISTICS
200 Units
9 Stories
22 Parking Spaces
9,076 Retail SF
153,998 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Englebright Photography

The 9-story mixed-use building just across the street from the CTA's Wilson Station transforms the streetscape with its presence. The masonry building is situated on a corner site at 4601 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and consists of ground-floor retail and 200 rental apartments in studios and 1- to 3-bedroom unit arrangements. Inside, residents are treated to an extraordinary living experience boasting an impressive array of well-appointed amenity spaces, including a rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the iconic Chicago skyline.

1400 South Wabash

1400 SOUTH WABASH

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
CMK Companies

STATISTICS
299 Units
30 Stories
105 Parking Spaces
3,327 Retail SF
339,069 GSF

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.

1203 North California

PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS APARTMENTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Hispanic Housing Development Corp.

STATISTICS
64 Dwelling Units
9 Stories
19 Parking Spaces
86,494 GSF

STATUS
Completed 2024

A 9-story residential building occupies a formerly vacant corner lot on California Ave & Division St in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. The site marks the transition point between a park, residential district, and a vibrant commercial corridor known as Paseo Boricua. The building optimizes the characteristics of a corner site, with the use of a rounded building corner that encourage pedestrian engagement. The development completes the street wall formed along each street and serve to link traffic from the park to the commercial district.

Division St. is an active commercial corridor and is fronted with a facade of traditional masonry materials. The building's design takes its cues from neighboring precedents and is organized around a traditional base, middle, and top format that resonates with the vintage character and scale of the street. The facade incorporates masonry trim and face brick materials at the ground level and a vertical glazed shaft that bookends the commercial paseo's western terminus.

The development includes ground-level management spaces, a 19 car indoor garage, a 2nd-floor outdoor terrace, and 64 affordable apartments marketed to existing Humboldt Park area families and residents.

808 North Cleveland

808 NORTH CLEVELAND

CLIENT
DAC Developments
Bayview USA Holdings

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
200 Dwelling Units
22 Stories
101 Parking Spaces
7,544 Retail SF
20,525 Office SF
281,256 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Interior: Courtesy of Common Living
Exterior: Pappageorge Haymes Partners

This new mixed-use building in Chicago’s River North neighborhood offers 200 apartments, retail spaces, offices, and various amenities. On the corners of each residential floor are 28 co-living units, each with four bedrooms. The building's architecture incorporates vertical concrete elements inspired by the white marble corners of the neighboring historic Montgomery building, while its warehouse-style base pays homage to the area's industrial heritage. The glazed tower is set back from the street, reducing the perceived density from the street level and providing an open atmosphere. Ground-floor retail and a grand double-height residential lobby contribute to the area's vitality, further extending the Chicago Ave commercial corridor. The landscaped roof deck is a blissful oasis above the city's hustle and bustle, complete with a pool, hot tub, grilling stations, and a dog park.

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424 South Wabash

424 SOUTH WABASH

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
DAC Developments

STATISTICS
340 Units
23 Stories
215,035 GSF

STATUS
In Development

Rising 23 stories high on a narrow mid-block site in Chicago’s Loop is a new hotel building including a restaurant on the ground floor, a dedicated amenity floor on the third level and 340 hotel rooms. Despite the hotel building’s height and modern aesthetics, the building does not compete for attention with its neighbors but rather seeks to capture its surroundings through reflections. Its prime location ensures easy access to the city’s top attractions, business districts, and cultural landmarks, promising a redefined guest experience in Chicago.

1810 North Wells

1810 NORTH WELLS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Chicago Development Partners

STATISTICS
18 Units
2-4 Stories
18 Parking Spaces
5,100 SF Commercial
39,762 GSF

STATUS
Under Construction

The proposed mixed-use residential project, located in Chicago’s Old Town Triangle neighborhood, combines the adaptive reuse of an existing 2-story building, a 3-story building with a 2-story coach house in the back, and the partial demolition of a 1-story garage building with a new 3-story rooftop addition. The entire development preserves the existing street-wall along North Wells Street with the new addition being deliberately set-back from the street front. Together the four buildings will include 18 dwelling units 18 parking spaces, 5,100 SF of street-level retail, and a shared courtyard.The building's massing is composed of a 4-story base filling the vacant lot, a middle section tower that is setback from the base facade along Washington Blvd. The top floors also set back further providing active roof-top uses and outdoor decks for occupant use. The building's base is designed to respect the local character with a contemporary expression utilizing a mix of traditional materials, brick, and metal.

1221 West Washington

1221 WEST WASHINGTON

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Focus Development
DAC Developments
Melrose Ascension Capital

STATISTICS
287 Units
19 Stories
110 Parking Spaces
2,600 SF Commercial
282,200 GSF

STATUS
In Development

A 19-story residential apartment tower is planned on a vacant lot in between two existing 3 and 4-story buildings in Chicago’s popular West Loop neighborhood. The building will consist of 287 residential units with 20% designated as affordable on-site housing. The new mixed-use development is intended to work in connection with the neighboring office buildings.

The tower's design features a 5-story masonry base that fills the vacant lot, with a middle section tower set back from the base. The top floors will be further set back, creating an active rooftop area and outdoor decks for resident use. The building podium has been designed to respect the neighborhood character, incorporating a contemporary expression that also blends traditional materials such as brick and metal. The glassy tower above is distinguished by a metal frame grid pattern that creates a striking and dynamic aesthetic. The use of different shades create a sense of depth and texture on the building’s exterior, proving visual interest and complexity.

1122 West Chicago

1122 WEST CHICAGO

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Lipe Property Company

STATISTICS
97 Units
7 Stories
39 Parking Spaces
91,000 GSF

STATUS
Complete

Located on a wedge-shaped parcel at the northwest corner of Chicago and Milwaukee Avenues, this transit-oriented development offers 97 residential apartment units and retail space on the ground level. The modern facades includes a combination of aluminum windows, panelized siding with varying colors, and vertical bands with saturated accent colors.

To provide some relief, the base is inset and uses a darker color to provide the appearance of a two-story tall base. This treatment transitions to a vertical recess on the two primary facades to break down the massing into smaller elements. The corner is recessed in two places to provide additional articulation and allows for Juliette balconies for two of the corner units.

The project entry is located along Chicago Avenue, generously set back from the curb with an overhead awning to increase visibility from the transit located at the corner and provides a comfortable space for meeting or waiting.

1847 North Humboldt

1847 NORTH HUMBOLDT

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Ranquist Development
Jodi Development

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Unknown

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
Pre 1910

STATISTICS
15 Units
3 Stories
18 Parking Spaces
15,000 GSF

Located on the historic Humboldt Boulevard and steps away from Chicago's popular 606 Trail, the project converts a century-old church to residential use, providing 15 new residential apartments to Chicago's increasingly popular Logan Square neighborhood. The development transforms the existing structure to include six custom apartments. With the original church’s exposed framework and stained glass details, the dwelling units offer a one-of-a-kind experience for its residents. Adjacent to the site was the previous church’s parking lot, which was relocated to the back of the development to make way for a brand new annex building with 9 additional units. The completed development provides 15 modern residences for the growing population in Logan Square that blends seamlessly into the historic fabric of the neighborhood.

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Onni Fulton Market

ONNI FULTON MARKET

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Onni

INTERIOR DESIGN
Onni

STATISTICS
373 Units
33 Stories
392,263 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Nicholas James Photography (Interior Images)
Darris Harris (Exterior Images)

Located just south of the K2 Apartments at 365 North Halsted Street, the new residential tower offers a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 400 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. Amenities include an outdoor pool and various lounges, party room, fitness center, and spa. The building plan features three access routes to the parking garage; a main entrance off a new North Union Avenue cul-de-sac, an auxiliary exit that passes over Hubbard’s Cave, under North Halsted Street onto North Green Street, and a ground level route on the west side that passes beneath the viaduct, meeting North Green Street. The tower is separated from K2 by a 41-foot railroad easement planned to be used for a high-speed rail link form Union Station to Saint Louis. The building’s southern boundary is also a rail line, now used by Metra for Amtrak.

1400 Museum Park

1400 MUSEUM PARK

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

The tower’s sweeping curves of glass, outfitted in a sleek palette of silver and blue, interact with crisp white concrete producing a bold architectural statement that captures the essence of today’s urban landscape. On the street, the bustle of Michigan Avenue retail continues, and turning onto East Fourteenth Street, ends at the building’s lobby entrance. On the interior, the unit floor plans offer multiple innovative and flexible features. A small alcove set off the hallway is designed to function as a home office, library or hobby area in recognition of the growth of consultancy-type occupations, and split bedrooms, positioned to either side of the common kitchen and dining areas, provide a private environment for house guests, or elderly parents.

Block X

BLOCK X

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Thrush Development

STATISTICS
100 Units
112 Parking Spaces
167,000 GSF

Located in Chicago’s West Loop, the award-winning community development comprises 100 residential units organized within five separate buildings, around a large, lavishly landscaped courtyard that sits atop an underground parking garage. The project responds to its industrial context through its position on the edge of the sidewalk and use of red brick, limestone, steel detailing, and large areas of glazing. Fenestration changes, terraces and balconies and extensive landscaping invigorate the facades and contribute to the unique dynamic of the complex. This contextual envelope is eroded away on the courtyard side to reveal a richly detailed structural framework and bolder, more playful color and form.

AWARDS
Distinguished Building Award, American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter

Grand Award, Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Awards, Builder Magazine

Gold Key Award, The Home Builder’s Association of Greater Chicago

Ronald McDonald House

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana

STATISTICS
22 Units
3 Stories
20 Parking Spaces
29,700 GSF

A non-profit temporary home for the families of children battling illness in nearby hospitals, the home was designed to provide a peaceful setting to enable families from all social-economic backgrounds to comfortably interact with each other, helping them to better cope with their respective situations. A key component of the design was to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood by reducing the scale of the building and integrating features commonly found in the surrounding architecture; such as a large porch, bay windows, gable roof forms, dormers and traditional details. The building offers comfortable guest rooms with private bathrooms, manager’s apartments, offices, and ample common areas, including age-appropriate playrooms, and a non-denominational chapel for quiet reflection. Other special amenities include a computer room and wireless Internet, and guest parking.

AWARDS
Silver Award, Brick in Architecture Awards, The Brick Industry Association

Willow Court

WILLOW COURT

CLIENT
Smithfield Properties, Inc.

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
56 Units
4 Stories

The site of a former railroad switching yard in the heart of Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood was converted into a contemporary townhouse complex. Though gone, the railroad posed a difficult site challenge due to the abutment of an infrequently used railroad line which created a 20-foot rise from one end of the site to the other. This grade change was kept and the existing retaining wall was modified to allow pedestrian access to the courtyards throughout the complex. The site design staggers the homes, creating interest while allowing the opportunity to create landscaped courtyards with gateways to the homes behind. The architecture’s powerful form and massing is expressed through its use of two colors of brick and large vertical black steel cantilevered bays positioned at the block corners.

AWARDS
Grand Award, Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Awards, Builder Magazine
Silver Award, Excellence in Masonry, Illinois/Indiana Masonry Council

Embassy Club

EMBASSY CLUB

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
MCL Development Corp.

STATISTICS
96 Townhouse, 77 Condo, 37 Single-family Units
7.75 Acres

The 7.75 acre site of a former factory is transformed into an upscale Victorian-style residential complex detailed with cobblestone streets and walks, antique cast-iron street lights, wrought-iron fencing and entry gates, brick and stone pillars, and landscaped parkways. Distinctive environments are created by the arrangement of the homes in three clusters anchored by three private lanes that form plaza courtyards. The development’s twelve different housing unit configurations, including townhouses, condominiums and single-family homes, are uniquely articulated in limestone, brick, copper and slate shingle, combine to produce a harmonious yet varied sequence of living spaces.

AWARDS
Gold Key Award, Excellence in Housing Design, Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago

Silver Award, Excellence in Masonry, Illinois/Indiana Masonry Council

North Side Real Estate Board Good Neighbor Award

Clybourn Lofts

CLYBOURN LOFTS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Horwitz-Matthews

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
c. 1900

STATISTICS
57 Units
6 Stories
60 Parking Spaces
140,000 GSF

Originally built as a 1900-era piano factory, the six story building was transformed into fifty-seven residential lofts. The addition of a brightly-colored steel superstructure to the north wall not only creates an innovative framework for exterior terraces, but is critical in establishing a bold new identity for the historic building. The use of industrial materials, such as expressive steel detailing, chain-link fencing, raw concrete block and checkerplate aluminum is contrasted wit brass, white tile and glass to create an affordable impact and visual excitement. The development strategy for the building was to offer an opportunity to customize the design of each loft. Working closely with each buyer, Pappageorge Haymes created a variety of unique architectural expressions. This level of customization was achievable because the firm also acted as construction manager for the project.

Museum Park Tower II

MUSEUM PARK TOWER II

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
165 Units
21 Stories
270 Parking Spaces
3,000 SF Retail/Commercial
468,000 GSF

The second in a series of three traditional towers, the building looks East to Lake Michigan and the Museums and West to Museum Park and the City. The tower’s language is rooted in Classic Chicago Style architecture with architectural details that reflect the vernacular of the surrounding Museum Campus. Some of these details include expansive windows with lintels on piers and a colonnade effect designed to provide texture, depth and shadow to the building’s exterior while fitting into the look of existing structures. The core of the building is defined by integrated bronze-tinted windows and regimented balconies placed within the mid-section’s formal colonnade. Extended cornices, Doric-proportioned columns, and horizontal belt-course are used to create the building’s bold top.

Altgeld Park

ALTGELD COURT

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Centrum Properties

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
c. 1960

STATISTICS
40 Units
1 and 2 Stories
66 Parking Spaces
89,000 GSF

Situated within an established urban neighborhood and adjacent to a railroad spur, the site was originally dominated by a 1960’s era industrial building which the community was unwilling to see demolished. As a result, an innovative strategy for adaptive reuse was developed which involved “carving” landscaped courtyards out of the original steel frame/bar joist structure and positioning open and garage parking along the rail line. Within the complex, bedroom level mezzanines are constructed of precast concrete planks bearing on steel stud demising walls with major living areas characterized by high ceilings, painted industrial framing and articulated fireplace walls. At the exterior, existing perimeter masonry walls are simply cut to receive dramatic over-scaled windows. Block masonry, corrugated galvanized siding, aluminum windows and colorful canopies all serve to playfully reinterpret the industrial aesthetic.

AWARDS
Distinguished Building Honor Award, American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter
Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Award, Project of the Year, Builder Magazine

1600 Museum Park

1600 MUSEUM PARK

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies / Central Station Development Corp.

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
264 Units
32 Stories
277 Parking Spaces
525,500 GSF

A soaring cantilever of glass and concrete defines the leading edge of the building’s lakefront facade, culminating in an open air roof portal at the summit. The base incorporates a series of horizontal glass panels, the random coloring of each forming part of a complex and unique visual pattern. Vertical concrete framing at the corners of the tower elegantly define the middle section of each facade. Each of these facades are specifically designed to respond to their own unique city and water views, allowing the character of the building to continually change as one moves around it. The roofline has been sculpted into a series of smaller elements that both give importance to the building’s lakefront gesture and create outdoor spaces for swimming pools and deck areas.
(also known as: Adler Place)

Dearborn Tower

DEARBORN TOWER

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
State Street Development Corporation

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1906

STATISTICS
316 Units
18 Stories
389 Parking Spaces
196,000 SF Retail/Commercial
717,000 GSF

Formerly a giant industrial freezer for Beatrice Foods, the re-purposed building features 30 units per floor on eight of the original floors, two floors of commercial offices and restaurants, and additional residences added to the top of the tower to increase the density to 316 units. The massive base remaining from the original Beatrice cold storage warehouse has been stripped of its cladding, exposing the concrete frame with a recessed terrace window wall. The seven-story addition sets back and articulates the façade with a smaller, lighter grid. The south side of the building provides long linear balconies that double as sun shading devices in the summer. The north façade is articulated with a masonry tower incorporating a clock and mast thereby marking the building entry and tying together the new and old masses.

Museum Park Tower I

MUSEUM PARK TOWER I

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
220 Units
20 Stories
260 Parking Spaces
379,000 GSF

An interpretative composition of classical architectural language, the building’s base is solidly grounded, while the unit bays represent repetitive fluted columns designed to stand tall. The townhouses incorporated into the street-side of the building serve to screen the lower levels of the parking garage with active uses, providing an effective transition from the smaller scale residential buildings across the street. The tower culminates in a brilliant copper dome, heralding a landmark beacon for residents and visitors, alike.

The Glen Town Center

THE GLEN TOWN CENTER

LOCATION
Glenview, Illinois

CLIENT
Oliver McMillan

STATISTICS
181 Units
315 Parking Spaces
110,000 SF Retail/Commercial
450,000 GSF
1,100 Acres

As the high-density, mixed-use focus of the 1,100-acre redevelopment of an abandoned naval air station, The Glen Town Center is designed to evoke the classic, main street shopping districts of the prominent North Shore communities located nearby. Characterized by a cohesive integration of department stores, street retail, a movie theater, restaurant and parks, the development serves as the area’s prime destination for shopping and entertainment. Key residential ingredients include luxury apartments located above the retail stores, and two collections of gabled townhouses (Tower Crossing) situated at either end of the development.

AWARDS
Grand Award, Builder’s Choice Design & Planning Awards, Builder Magazine