PROJECTS Archives - Pappageorge Haymes

Lakeside Bank – Oakbrook Terrace

LAKESIDE BANK - OAKBROOK TERRACE

LOCATION
Oakbrook, Illinois

CLIENT
Lakeside Bank

CONSTRUCTION DATE
2021

STATISTICS
2 Stories
8,491 GSF

Completed in 2021, this 2-story bank facility fronts W. 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The building was designed as the weaving of two geometries: a prominent, 2-story, dark-red brick masonry vertical mass and a “floating” second-story horizontal band of off-white sintered stone rain screen panels. Glass curtainwalls are deeply recessed throughout to further accentuate these distinct volumes and the play of light and shadow. A 2-lane drive-thru wraps around the 1st floor lobby and teller area, while above, the program includes a conference room, private offices, and flex work space.

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.

30hop – Heartwood Preserve

30hop - Heartwood Preserve

LOCATION
Omaha, Nebraska

CLIENT
30hop

STATISTICS
6,400 GSF

STATUS
Completed in 2024

30hop - Heartwood Preserve is a restaurant and bar located at 114 N. 145th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. This is 30hop's fourth location in the nation and the first of four new 30hop locations, the three others will be coming soon in Ankeny IA, Lee’s Summit MO, and Merriam KS in 2025.

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.

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.

333 East Superior

333 EAST SUPERIOR

LOCATION
Duluth, Minnesota

CLIENT
The Lakeview Properties

STATISTICS
210 Units
15 Stories
18,000 SF Retail/Commercial
240,292 GSF

STATUS
Under Construction

In the heart of Duluth’s growing medical district, a new 15-story mixed-use residential building will stand just two blocks from the shores of Lake Superior. Comprising 210 apartments and nearly 18,000 sf of retail space spread across two levels, the new development caters to those employed in the nearby medical campuses. Architecturally, the building features a sleek, modern design, characterized by a glassy tower rising above a brick base that is set back on the second floor. The building's glazed exterior is accentuated by columns of recessed outdoor patios that line the street-facing facades. Residents will be treated to a spacious outdoor terrace on the second level, upscale amenities, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that offer unparalleled views from what will soon become Duluth's tallest building.

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.

5231 Hohman

5231 HOHMAN

LOCATION
Hammond, Indiana

CLIENT
NWI Hohman LLC

STATISTICS
100 Units
9 Stories
10,000 SF Retail/Commercial
98,903 GSF

STATUS
Under Construction

RENDERINGS
Courtesy of ResElevate

The adaptive reuse development at 5231 Hohman Ave in Hammond, Indiana, aims to revitalize the historic Bank Calumet building, once the city's tallest structure and a prominent fixture in the commercial district of the city. Since its construction in 1924 and subsequent use by First Midwest Bank in 2006, the building has remained vacant since 2015, impacting the city's vitality. The project seeks to transform the prime location into a vibrant centerpiece, attracting new residents and visitors while invigorating Hammond's economic and cultural landscape. The plan includes converting the 9-story building into 100 contemporary residences with flexible layouts, incorporating retail spaces and co-working areas on the ground floor. The comprehensive renovation involves structural improvements, updated systems, facade restoration, and eco-friendly features, preserving its historical charm while ushering in a modern urban apartment style to rejuvenate the neighborhood.

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.

100 North Broadway

East Bank Apartments

CLIENT
DAC Developments

LOCATION
Aurora, Illinois

STATISTICS
258 Dwelling Units
5 Stories
314 Parking Spaces
343,421 GSF

STATUS
In Development

RENDERINGS
Courtesy of DAC Developments

The project is located between the bustling commercial area of North Broadway and the natural landscapes of the Fox River in Aurora, IL. This unique siting presents both a physical constraint and an opportunity to establish a street edge along the main avenue that leads to downtown Aurora as well as a transition point to nature. The 5-story structure creates an urban streetscape through its modern architectural language while rooting the building to the site’s industrial past utilizing brick materials. With the building mass resting on pilotis and set back away from the street, the development creates an inviting pedestrian-scaled porte cochere and entryway. A mast along North Broadway with the building’s address serves as an identifier and ornamental addition to the building.

The 258 apartment units surround a central open space, creating an exclusive resident experience removed from the street traffic. The outdoor atrium cascades down toward the Fox River Trails and parks in a series of interlocking staircases and switchback ramps. The building’s rich amenity program offers a resort-style pool, outdoor seating, a dog run and spa, a fitness center, and various in-building entertainment spaces. Unit floor plans range from studio to 3-bedroom arrangements, with loft units facing the rear toward the river to capture the picturesque scenery through large glazed windows.

Big Grove Brewery Des Moines

BIG GROVE BREWERY
DES MOINES

LOCATION
Des Moines, Iowa

CLIENT
Big Grove LLC

DESIGN ARCHITECT, INTERIOR ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

EXTERIOR ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Slingshot Architecture

INTERIOR DESIGN
Set Setting Studio & Boone Interiors

STATISTICS
1 Story
12,900 GSF

STATUS
Built

Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines is the brand's third location in Iowa. The first two breweries in Solon and Iowa City were also completed by PH in 2013 and 2017, respectively. The new venue sought to balance the brand’s familiarity while creating a unique experience for the state’s capital city.

An existing 1-story commercial building of 12,900 sq. ft. was altered and renovated for the long-term tenancy of Big Grove Brewery. The building’s program includes public and private dining spaces, a large bar, kitchen and prep areas, a brewery, a storage room, and restrooms. Roll-up doors allow the interior and exterior spaces to flow together in nice weather. On the exterior, the site redevelopment incorporated a facade redesign, new skylights and window openings, and a patio dining area with a covered canopy. The shape of the patio mimics the geometry of a larger masterplan that will focus on the redevelopment of the west side of downtown Des Moines. The masterplan anticipates significant residential, office, recreational, and retail uses, of which Big Grove is the first component to be built.

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.

4315 South Congress

CONGRESS LOFTS AT ST. ELMO

LOCATION
Austin, Texas

CLIENT
Intracorp

STATISTICS
149 Units
5 Stories + 2 Basement Levels
237 Parking Spaces
3,800 Retail SF
255,730 GSF

RENDERING
Courtesy of Intracorp

STATUS
Under Construction

Congress Lofts at St. Elmo is a 5-story residential community offering 140 condominium homes on the second through fifth floors, 9 live/work units on the ground floor, residential amenities, and 3,800 sq. ft. of retail space. The new construction building on a previously vacant lot activates and connects the growing commercial corridor along South Congress Avenue in South Austin. Located adjacent to the soon-to-open St. Elmo Public Market - a former manufacturing facility redeveloped into a popular entertainment and restaurant complex - the project invokes the industrial look and feel of the neighborhood in its design by using traditional brick and black metal cladding. This sense of history extends into the interiors with classic warehouse-style lofts featuring open space, high ceilings, natural-toned floors, and expansive windows.

A private landscaped courtyard on the second level is enclosed by the building on all four sides, providing relief from the hustle and bustle of urban living. Units range from studios to one and two-bedroom layouts with an open floor plan concept intended to allow each homeowner to create a unique space suited to their lifestyle and preferences. Large window openings, balconies, and internal courtyard work in tandem to flood the interiors with natural light, blurring the transition between the interior and exterior spaces. Resident amenities are curated to enhance the urban lifestyle, support personal health, and cultivate social interaction. The property offers art-filled lobbies and lounges, a pool and outdoor grilling stations, two basement levels of underground parking, bike storage space, and an on-site dog park and spa.

One Oak

ONE OAK

LOCATION
Austin, Texas

CLIENT
Intracorp

STATISTICS
106 Dwelling Units
4 Stories
186 Parking Spaces
221,789 GSF

STATUS
Under Construction

RENDERINGS
Courtesy of Intracorp

One Oak is located in the heart of booming South Austin, just minutes from downtown. The 4-story, 106-unit residential development sits atop a below-grade parking garage, including dedicated retail parking for the 8 street level live-work units. This new 1, 2, & 3-bedroom condominium community is centered around a luxurious suite of amenities including a lounge, technology and conference center, fitness rooms with an outdoor yoga deck, interior bicycle storage, and electric car charging stations.

Nestled alongside Bouldin Creek, the project embraces the site's natural beauty by orienting the central courtyard east toward the lush tree-lined creek. Through a generous parkland dedication, the project preserves numerous heritage live oak trees and provides a winding landscaped multi-use trail along the creek for future generations to enjoy. Thoughtfully subdivided massing and a setback penthouse level that corresponds to the neighborhood scale reflects the local context and anchors the community with the surrounding historic architecture. The exterior design uses timeless natural materials that inspire a sense of warmth and comfort that brings balance to the urban setting.

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.

Paseo – 80 Rainey

PASEO

LOCATION
Austin, Texas

CLIENT
LV Collective

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
TBG Partners

STATISTICS
557 Units
48 Stories

STATUS
Under Construction

RENDERINGS
Courtesy of LV Collective

The project is designed with the Rainey Street neighborhood character in mind, known for its trendy shops, eatery, and nightlife. The project reimagines an infill site along Rainey Street, previously used as a food truck lot, into a high-rise mixed-use tower designed in such a way as to invite and engage the public. Ground-floor retail and alcoves planned into the building’s street frontage create social space and allow for a sidewalk cafe culture. Two historic bungalows are preserved and incorporated into the site plan with a landscaped walkway that acts as a connection point allowing pedestrians to safely traverse from Rainey Street to the riverfront trails and park to the west.

A contextual planning approach, and a sensitive yet bold architectural vocabulary, shape this project into the heart of Rainey Street. Masonry brickwork encapsulating the building podium engages local masons to further connect the building to its setting and reaffirm its sense of place in the neighborhood. The residential tower above the garage podium extends the project’s themes with mixed aesthetics that echo Rainey Street's dynamic collection of commercial activities. Residential amenity levels atop the podium are arranged in staggered tiers that seem to organically erode into the building mass.

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.

Cold Brook Crossing

COLD BROOK CROSSING

CLIENT
Quarry Road North

LOCATION
Sudbury, Massachusetts

STATISTICS
101 Dwelling Units
4 Stories
78 Parking Spaces
5,406 SF Amenity Space
173,000 GSF

STATUS
Completed

The 6-acre site at 36 North Road was developed into a mixed-income residential apartment complex consisting of two 4-story podium-style buildings. The development offers 101 affordable and market-rate rental units with one-, two-, and three-bedroom living options to suit a broad set of needs with associated parking and amenities. The contemporary craftsman-style buildings are designed with large windows to capture the surrounding views. Amenities includes cafe-style lounges, a fitness center, and landscaped green spaces.

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.

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

Plaza Bank 7455 W. Grand Ave

PLAZA BANK 7455 W. Grand Ave

LOCATION
Elmwood Park, Illinois

CLIENT
Metropolitan Bank Group

STATISTICS
One Stories
14 Parking Spaces
2,400 SF Retail/Commercial

Through careful site planning and a clever solution for vehicular circulation, this geometrically challenged site originally thought to be too small for its intended purpose was transformed into a well functioning, full-service branch bank development. The clean lines and pleasing proportions of the building’s facades, clad in brick and stone, project a presence that is both solid and timeless.

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

Armitage-Leavitt

ARMITAGE-LEAVITT

CLIENT
Armitage-Leavitt LLC

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
11 Units
4 Stories
11 Parking Spaces
5,000 SF Retail/Commercial
20,800 GSF

Hot-dipped galvanized steel used in lieu of historical limestone accents the planar masonry walls with their unusually deep-set windows, cut out corner, and large retail show windows. The window lintels express the contemporary nature of the building’s construction. The symmetrically organized plan provides four corner units per floor, each with the ideal split bedroom layout with corner living/dining spaces maximizing views. Durable yet elegant, the lobby utilizes plastic laminate wall surfacing along with ceramic tile in both matte and gloss finishes to provide an interplay between walls, floors and openings. This arrangement of simple details, and a clear expression of the plan through the exterior, provides the building with a distinctive and dynamic presence in its neighborhood.

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

Medina Tower

MEDINA TOWER

LOCATION
Amman, Jordan

CLIENT
Heritage Development Partners

STATUS
Unbuilt

This slender residential tower has a form derived from a pair of curved planes, one oriented towards the city center of Amman, Jordan to the southwest and the other to the northern mountains. Punctuated by an array of recessed balconies, these glassy facades create a sculptural form, standing out as an iconic structure within the more traditional urban fabric.

City Commons

CITY COMMONS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Horwitz-Matthews

STATISTICS
62 Units
3 Stories
124 Parking Spaces
122,000 GSF

One of the first large-scale townhouse planned developments in Chicago’s Near North Side, the site is developed as two concentric quadrangles separated by a private interior drive. The design focuses on minimizing curb cuts, and encouraging a sense of community within the development by creating pedestrian friendly streets. Axial vistas culminate at a lushly landscaped courtyard with a decorative fountain at the site’s center which serves as a retreat and focal point for the residents. Careful and deliberate use of over-sized and standard concrete masonry units, brick, limestone, and glass block create a level of detail, scale, warmth, and an enduring quality that is consistent with the surrounding Victorian context. With sensitivity to the varietal nature of the urban dwellers, the project includes eight different unit designs ranging from 2,000- to 3,100- square feet.

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

The Commonwealth

THE COMMONWEALTH

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Commonwealth LLC

STATISTICS
37 Units
4 Stories
89 Parking Spaces
141,300 GSF

Located in Chicago’s historic South Loop District, The Commonwealth reintroduces 1890’s architecture while incorporating the comforts of modern life. The project consists of two separate townhouse configurations: a 17-unit component positioned along Prairie Avenue (The Mansions on Prairie Avenue), backed by a 20-unit component beyond a paver stone drive court for the mansions. Set in an historic context of granite curbs, antique street lamps, and nearby iron-fenced park, these new luxury residences bring back the rich architectural style of the neighborhood’s Gilded Age. The 3-4 bedroom Mansions feature a traditional 4-story with basement townhouse design, including brick facades with grand limestone entrances, gabled roofs, rich limestone details and copper work.

814 North Franklin Street

814 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Horowitz-Matthews

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1891

STATISTICS
4 Stories
24,000 GSF

This adaptive re-use project converts a former bicycle factory into a stylish office and retail space. The exterior is a union of three elements: an existing, highly-detailed façade repainted in colors that relate to neighboring buildings; a gridwork of glass and aluminum set back from the façade to maximize lower level exposure and a highly painted column joining the building’s two facades. The interior consists of three principal spaces: the entrance lobby, whose small rotunda is a setting for the interplay of forms, surfaces, and color; the office of the architect, a space that conveys conservative imagery within the loft context; and a free-form office for an expressive and adventurous developer. The latter office features work stations and other office functions designed to create a playful and colorful interior streetscape.

AWARDS
Citation of Merit for Interior Architecture from the American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter

The Apex

THE APEX

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Sandz Development

STATISTICS
54 Units
6 Stories
57 Parking Spaces
86,500 GSF

Fifty-four condominiums are distributed over six stories, located above a two-level parking structure. The building’s strong triangular form is a result of its position on the diagonal of Milwaukee Avenue. The west façade is expressed as a dynamic and articulated brick and steel grid. Though attached to the main body of the building, the grid slips beyond the façade at both ends, creating an expressive open frame that also supports a series of terraces. Other balconies are suspended by tension cables from the roof, creating a powerful and unique expression.

BMT Design 1

BMT DESIGN 1

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
BMT Design

STATISTICS
1 Stories
10,000 GSF

PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos© Wayne Cable (.com)

First seen through a seamless glass storefront within the shell of an existing loft building, the studio and headquarters of this preeminent toy design firm is articulated in a profusion of differently colored and textured spaces that establish the theme of a “secret workshop”. Visitors encounter support offices connected by a suspended model train and defined by iridescent glass panels and a backlit glass door. The elegance of the partners’ conference room, with its orthogonal relationship to the building grid, inviting black leather chairs and fabric paneled walls, provides a sensory respite from the creatively contorted and skewed plan. A translucent gate swings into the terrazzo-floored room, where rolling chairs can be pulled up to a round table for game-storming sessions.

AWARDS
Citation of Merit for Interior Architecture, American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter

Professional Office Design Award

The Park Monroe Condominiums

THE PARK MONROE CONDOMINIUMS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
GlenStar Properties

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Alfred Shaw & Associates

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1972

STATISTICS
215 Units
(10 Floors) 50 Stories
237,000 (10 Floors) GSF

This major two phase adaptive re-use project involved segregating the lower floors to independently accessed Class A office space and converting the upper 10 floors into 215 luxury condominium residences. A new resident lobby with canopy and illuminated marquis provide a distinguished entry at 65 East Monroe with access to a private elevator bank. At the residential levels, the existing narrow fixed glass curtain wall was replaced by an expansive operable window wall featuring private recessed terraces. Removal of a penthouse level mechanical plant allowed for the removal of every other exterior column which housed ventilation ducts for offices. At the penthouse level, amenities include landscaped outdoor terrace, roof top sky deck, hot tub, indoor swimming pool and fitness center, media and community rooms.

33 West Huron Street

33 WEST HURON STREET

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Dearborn Development Corporation

STATISTICS
67 Units
9 Stories
82 Parking Spaces
9,000 SF Retail/Commercial
185,600 GSF

This brick-clad building draws upon the classical language of architecture, incorporating features such as a rusticated stone base, arched stone columns and an ornamental cornice line. A unique aspect of the building design is a stepped profile of the south façade which results in grand continuous terraces, allowing for stunning views of the city skyline. At street level, the building features a welcoming retail storefront, enhancing the commercial atmosphere along adjacent streets and discreetly screening the 2-story parking garage housed within. The top of the building is capped with luxury 2-story penthouse units and expansive landscaped outdoor terraces.

Park Terrace

PARK TERRACE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
PH Properties, Inc.

STATISTICS
23 Units
2 Stories

Situated on a former industrial site in Chicago’s popular Bucktown community, the intimately scaled buildings of this attached row house development are richly integrated into the historic fabric of the neighborhood through the use of multiple facade designs articulated with familiar limestone and brick materials. The design is focused around a variety of two-story elevations on three unit types over full finished basements with two-car attached garages along the back. Special features include private twenty foot yards and multiple façade designs integrating a reveal to further define each home's identity.

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Harbert, Michigan

STATISTICS
2 Stories
3,400 GSF

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Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
3 Stories
5,000 GSF

Conceived as an “urban villa”, the building nearly fills the broadest portion of its triangular lot, allowing the apex, enclosed by stuccoed masonry walls, to be a delightful courtyard. The axis of the apex is a form giver to an elegant plan, which embraces open-air rotunda and terrace. Central to the plan, and echoing the rotunda, is a semi-circular stair which originates as a sinuous curve at the lower level. The interior offers an eclectic but sensitive use of unusual materials, finishes, and details including French limestone slab flooring, tinted plaster and antique woods. Backed by eight-inch concrete masonry bearing walls, two-inch smooth limestone panels lend grand proportions while traditionally profiled trim provides delicate articulation of the simply organized windows and doors. Topped by a grand sculpted cornice projecting nearly two feet, the exterior facades elegantly convey “urban villa” in the truest sense.

AWARDS
Builder’s Choice Design Award, Special Focus, Builder Magazine
Merit Award, Custom Home Design Awards, Builder Magazine

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
3 Stories
3 Parking Spaces
5,000 GSF

This private residence presents a stately response to the challenge of in-fill development in an urban neighborhood. The limestone façade features traditionally profiled details and crisp rustication, topped by a deeply sculpted cornice. This attention to detail carries into the interior, which features an extended height great room at the rear leading through a stone portico to an elegant classical garden, sculpted fireplaces, custom millwork and cabinetry, and a sweeping grand stair to a glassy penthouse with skyline views. The integration of design and craftsmanship at interior, exterior and garden achieves a consistent image of grace and dignity.

Grant Place

GRANT PLACE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Belgravia Group

STATISTICS
7 Units
4 Stories
19 Parking Spaces
40,660 GSF

Sheathed in expanses of bronze glass, the units range from two to five bedrooms and feature high ceilings and generous floor plans, as well as private outdoor terraces and patios. Common amenities include underground parking, a basketball court and a furnished roof deck with skyline views. A fountain near the entrance, sculptural and planar, expresses a vital simpatico with the building’s minimal vocabulary. The primary façade is divided into two masses; the first floor forms a base and is recessed, allowing space for landscaping, while the upper mass is framed by a rectangle of smooth concrete, each floor being further defined by the thin, cantilevered blade of its own slab.

The Fisher Building

THE FISHER BUILDING

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Fisher Building LLC

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Charles Atwood

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1896

STATISTICS
184 Units
21 Stories
14,000 SF Retail/Commercial
29,500 GSF

Commissioned by paper industry magnate Lucius Fisher for his office headquarters, the neo-Gothic inspired Chicago Landmark building was originally built in 1896 by D.H. Burnham & Company. After an addition was added in 1907, it became one of the tallest and most elegant buildings in the country. By the 1990’s, the building had outlived its usefulness and had fallen into a state of disrepair until it was restored and converted to residential use in early 2000. The highly complex restoration included the replacement of 6,000 pieces of terra cotta, the recreation of both original main entries, and the repair and replacement of 1,200 existing wood windows. On the interior, existing marble walls and floors, mosaic tile floors, and extensive mahogany trim molding and doors were also repaired and faithfully restored.

AWARDS
Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence, Commission on Chicago Landmarks
Best Restoration, Friends of Downtown, Chicago

The Buckingham Student Center

THE BUCKINGHAM STUDENT CENTER

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Brownstone Realty & Development Co.

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Holabird & Root

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1929

STATISTICS
129 Units
27 Stories
4,680 SF Retail/Commercial
215,000 GSF

The transformation of this Landmark office building for new use as a 129-unit, 456-bed student housing center included the implementation of state-of-the-art building systems as well as the complete restoration of its brick and terracotta clad facade and original Art Deco Lobby. Large single hung windows were installed to take advantage of the expansive views East to Lake Michigan and West to the Loop. Each studio-, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartment- style unit includes ensuite laundry, a full kitchen and its own HVAC unit. The building offers abundant common areas and premium amenities including a complete fitness center, 27th floor sky lounge and an internet café with WiFi.

AWARDS
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award, Outstanding Adaptive Use Award, Landmarks Illinois, City of Chicago
Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago
Finalist, Award for Excellence, Urban Land Institute

Bradley Business Center

BRADLEY BUSINESS CENTER

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Centrum Properties

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1956

STATISTICS
3 Stories
187 (new) Parking Spaces
355,600 GSF
21 Acres

Located on Chicago’s North Side between I-90/94 and Wrigley Field, Bradley Business Center is a 21-acre commercial redevelopment surrounded by some of the city’s most popular retail and residential districts. The project will include site work and alterations and construction for shell and core improvements to an existing 1950”s era warehouse/manufacturing plant relative to speculative office and light industrial space. Also included are plans to expand the building with a 45,000 sq. ft. greenhouse for commercial farming.

Domain

DOMAIN

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Centrum Properties

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Schmidt Gardner

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1917

STATISTICS
292 Units
12 Stories
1,395 Parking Spaces
1,140,000 GSF

The renovation of this historic former warehouse complex for the Montgomery Wards and Company fulfills a multi-use program, combining a telecom server facility with residential loft-style units, retail spaces, parking, and a riverwalk and marina at the Chicago River. Special features include a 5-story, 16,000-square-foot interior landscaped courtyard carved from the vast interior of the structure, and a roof top running track at the 12th level. The industrial elegance of the original façade is preserved by the use of historic-reproduction windows and stepped-back terraces at a two-story addition to the 9-story structure. The façade at street level is recessed behind round columns in deference to the original railway docks. The curvilinear nature of the residential corridors contrasts the rigid structural grid, visually foreshortening the long halls. A consistent pattern language of design elements at the different lobbies on each floor provides visual landmarks, and counterbalances the rectilinear building envelope.

Museum Park Townhomes

MUSEUM PARK TOWNHOMES

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
103 Units
4 Stories

Located in the historic Central Station development, just south of Chicago’s Grant Park, the Museum Park townhomes feature a design that embellishes the qualities of older, more established Chicago neighborhoods, while creating a link to the surrounding, gentrifying area. The architecture is reinforced by strong masonry detailing throughout, with the use of contrasting limestone, elaborate corbels, colored mortar, punched accent headers, and traditional Flemish bond coursing. Multiple face brick colors have been used to define corners and create interesting compositions through the use of horizontal limestone banding, and over-sized limestone lintels, and Victorian copper bay windows.

The Towns

THE TOWNS

LOCATION
Omaha, Nebraska

CLIENT
Bluestone Development LLC

STATISTICS
35 Units
2 Stories
36 Parking Spaces

The simple forms and details found within the neighborhood referred to as “Little Italy” were the inspiration for the imagery for this collection of homes in Omaha, Nebraska. Utilizing a limited palette of materials and colors creates a background canvas for the self-expression of the homeowners. Ensuring that each unit has it’s own yard and front porch were key components in fitting this new development into the existing fabric of the neighborhood.

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

STATISTICS
2 Stories
2 Parking Spaces
5,000 GSF

Located in the DePaul area of Chicago’s Lincoln Park, this two-story, solid masonry single family home exemplifies the ultimate in modern luxury and sophistication. The contemporary design is evidenced on the main facade of the house, which features solid masonry exterior walls, exposed steel lintels, a striking steel cornice, and a steel and cast stone stair leading to the recessed entry. Once inside, the home features an open main floor plan that includes an over-sized Living / Dining Room, Powder Room, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen, and large Family Room. An ornamental steel, glass, and wood stair leads to the second floor, which includes two en-suite bedrooms and a large Master Bedroom. The lower level includes a large Rec Room and additional bedroom, as well as a mud room that leads to a heated two-car garage. Interior finishes include wide oak flooring, Italian cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms, lower level radiant heating, and abundant storage throughout. Exterior features include a tiered rear deck with an overhead steel terrace and built-in planters over the garage, as well as a cantilevered balcony off the second floor Master Bedroom.

Lakeside Bank 2800 North Ashland Avenue

LAKESIDE BANK 2800 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Lakeside Bank

STATISTICS
2 Stories
15 Parking Spaces
14,000 SF Retail/Commercial

The design of this community-oriented bank facility uniquely balances pedestrian scale architecture with the necessary component of vehicular traffic through the site. Located on a busy intersection, the main entry is expressed as a grand, yet appropriately scaled rotunda. Supporting facades are held close to the sidewalk in keeping with the neighborhood context. Vehicular entry and parking is located to the north of the site. Quality materials and simple detailing reinforce the character of the masonry buildings common to the area. Limestone trim, columns and cornice are well detailed to enhance the presence of the building. The drive-thru component is integrated into the south façade of the building to minimize the impact of vehicular traffic through the site onto surrounding streets. Office and support spaces are located on the second level in order to create a building scale appropriate for the neighborhood.

Red’s Alehouse

RED'S ALEHOUSE

LOCATION
North Liberty, Iowa

CLIENT
Chrisma, Inc.

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1946

STATISTICS
One Stories
6,000 GSF

This newly renovated neighborhood restaurant exudes warmth and nostalgia with a contemporary flare. Built in 1946 originally as a dancing and drinking establishment, the building has remained true to its legacy over the years as a restaurant or tavern. Completely re-designed to reflect a local, corner tavern, the project features linoleum floors, an inviting mahogany bar, and the warmth of wood throughout its interior. Adding to the ambiance of the property is an outdoor dining patio located within a setting of trees and natural landscaping.

Plaza 32

PLAZA 32

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Chicago Urban Properties

STATISTICS
140 Units
9 and 4 Stories
240 Parking Spaces
27,000 SF Retail/Commercial

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Near North Side, Plaza 32 features an expansive, landscaped rooftop terrace, which tops an enclosed two level parking structure shared by two residential buildings. One is a 9-story building facing west on Dayton Street and the other is a 4-story building facing east on Halsted Street. Each building includes residential lobbies and service functions. The 4-story building features 27,000 square feet of ground floor and mezzanine level retail space, consistent with the existing streetscape, and 13 condominium units on each of three upper floors. The 9-story building compliments the scale and character of its neighbors and features 13 condominium units on each of eight upper floors. The residential complex offers unusual diversity with 24 different unit types.

Rainbo Village P1-2

RAINBO VILLAGE P1-2

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Rainbo Homes II, LLC

STATISTICS
88 Units
5 Stories
254 Parking Spaces
14,800 SF Retail/Commercial
263,800 GSF
2 Acres

Located on more than two acres in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, this unique, 3-Phase Planned Development envisions twenty-four different housing styles including townhomes, duplexes, condominiums and lofts. The first two phases of the project include two, five-story, mixed-use buildings, each offering forty-four condominiums with first floor retail and parking.

AWARDS
Gold Key Award, Multi-Housing Land Planning, Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago

St. John’s Park

ST. JOHN’S PARK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
St. John’s Park LLC

STATISTICS
82 Units
3 Stories
150 Parking Spaces

This planning driven project was designed to address neighborhood shortcomings by introducing solutions that would establish a positive identity for the neighborhood and steer forward growth in the community as a whole. Conditions addressed were a scarcity of protected park space, strong corners and other sturdy identifiers. Red brick and Victorian styling enunciated in the buildings’ details and proportions harmonize with the familiar Chicago vernacular. Articulations in the cornices and masonry, along with an abundance of glass accomplished through stacked windows and transoms, sets the project apart from the often plain speculative developments in many transitional and infill neighborhoods. Each residence has a private front yard, a balcony and a rooftop deck, and access to an expansive, landscaped courtyard in the center of the complex that serves as the focal point of the development.

Park Douglas (P1)

PARK DOUGLAS (P1)

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
B-M Ogden LLC

STATISTICS
137 Units
3 Stories
114 Parking Spaces
188,500 GSF

Located on the Chicago Housing Authority’s former Lawndale Gardens site and scattered infill sites, the 19-building development comprises 60 public housing units, 49 units targeted to low- and moderate income households, and 28 market-rate units. The new buildings are comfortably integrated into the fabric of the existing neighborhood through the use of familiar materials such as face brick and stone, connecting both contemporary and traditional designs. The units incorporate many sustainable features with walls, windows and roofs that exceed city standards for insulation. Each of the buildings has been awarded certification as three stars by the Chicago Green Homes Program (CGHP), and the Management Office, envisioned to be a model for sustainable construction, has attained LEED® Gold Certification.

LEED® Gold Certified

AWARDS
The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
Pride in Construction Award, Residential Construction, Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO)

The Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS

LOCATION
The Woodlands, Texas

CLIENT
Woodlands Development Co.

STATISTICS
94 Units

The East Shore parcel of the 260-acre Woodlands project was envisioned as a more urbane section with walkable pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods in close proximity to shopping, entertainment and dining. Each of the neighborhoods has it’s own distinctive vocabulary combining a blend of “Southern” traditional architecture with formal gardens and parks. Wyngate Terrace has a distinctive “Georgian” emphasis with classical proportions, traditional red brick and limestone detailing, while the Savannah Landing Townhomes and the Oasis Pointe Condominiums were both envisioned as a “Southern Coastal” style, characterized by hipped metal clad roofs, thin wood columns and stuccoed exteriors.

AWARDS
Town Home of the Year (Savanaugh Landing), from the Dream Home Awards

Arlington Downs

ARLINGTON DOWNS

LOCATION
Arlington Heights, Illinois

CLIENT
Stoneleigh Companies
Stonestreet Partners

STATISTICS
400+ Units
125,000 SF Retail/Commercial
1,300,000 GSF
25 Acres

STATUS
Unbuilt

Situated on a nearly 25-acre site just west of Arlington Park International Racetrack in Arlington Heights, the $250 million mixed-use redevelopment is envisioned to include luxury high-rise residential apartments, hotels, retail and restaurants. The project proposes to be built in phases over the next five years, starting with the conversion of the former 427-room Sheraton Hotel tower into a 214 unit luxury apartment building. Subsequent phases will include at least one new hotel, two additional rental apartment towers, retail stores and restaurants. The development’s strategic location offers convenient access to Chicago O’Hare Airport, rail and bus commuter systems, and major expressways.

Museum Park Lofts I

MUSEUM PARK LOFTS I

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
149 Units
15 Stories
151 Parking Spaces
283,300 GSF

The rhythmic brick column base, integrated with a steel lattice grid provides the framework for a green landscaped wall. Each façade of the body of the building has a balanced and symmetrical arrangement divided by central balconies with sleek stainless steel vertical stanchions and alternating corner balconies to lighten the form’s edge. The two-story, floor-to-ceiling glass penthouse units and over-sized horizontal roof plane cap the building design. On the interior, ten foot ceilings and exposed duct and brickwork reflect the rehabbed, industrial spaces characteristic of early loft rehabs.

Private Residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LOCATION
Lakeside, Michigan

This 4.06-acre infill Planned Development serves as the residential anchor of one of the North Side’s most vibrant neighborhoods. The ambitious, three-phase, mixed-housing project evolved hand-in-hand with a large-scale commercial revitalization effort that included a new public school and park construction. The project’s 264 residential units are distributed among low-rise, mid-rise and walk-up buildings, and attached townhouses. The architecture throughout each of the building types is classic Chicago Style Victorian, richly articulated with red brick colors and limestone details.

Old Town Square (P1 & 2) and Old Town Village East (P3)

OLD TOWN SQUARE (P1 & 2) AND OLD TOWN VILLAGE EAST (P3)

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
MCL Companies

STATISTICS
264 Units
305 Parking Spaces
469,300 GSF
4.06 Acres

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

The Ellington

THE ELLINGTON

LOCATION
Detroit, Michigan

CLIENT
WM Ellington LLC

STATISTICS
55 Units
5 Stories
1,000 Parking Spaces
12,660 SF Retail/Commercial
89,900 GSF

STATUS
Built

Located in Detroit’s Cultural Arts District, the 300-foot-long mixed-use building anchors the corner frontage along historic Woodward Avenue utilizing three masonry volumes linked together with metal panel clad bridges that span over vehicular and pedestrian passageways. Large floor-to-ceiling windows punctuate the masonry walls, filling the interior spaces with light and providing access to balconies. The building corners feature large wrap-around balconies taking advantage of the unobstructed views to the downtown area. In keeping with the loft aesthetic, the dwelling units feature an open floor plan with exposed precast concrete and 10-foot ceilings detailed with track lighting and spiral ductwork. The mixed-use condominium building represents the second phase of a 4.5-acre Planned Development that includes a six-story parking structure with 1,000 parking spaces serving both the development and the surrounding neighborhood.

Museum Park Tower III

MUSEUM PARK TOWER III

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
216 Units
26 Stories
302 Parking Spaces
477,000 GSF

Finalizing the composition of the three classically styled Museum Park towers, the building design reaches tall to anchor the northeast position of the site. Its orientation towards Lake Michigan helps to reinforce the urban grid, while respecting waterfront views from its neighboring towers. An expressive copper cladding top, acting like a horizontal spine to hide the building’s infrastructure, directs the eye back to the building’s taller, colonnaded banquet room at the leading east edge of the tower. The building offers a variety of floor plans with units ranging from 848 square feet to 3,149 square feet.

Orchard Park

ORCHARD PARK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Chicago Dwelling Association

STATISTICS
54 Units
3 Stories
54 Parking Spaces
157,900 GSF
3.6 Acres

Located on Chicago’s near North Side, this ground-breaking development was the first privately-owned for sale, mixed-income community in the nation built on land leased from a public housing authority (Chicago Housing Authority). Situated on a 3.6 acre site that was formerly an expansive lawn in front of the neighboring (CHA) Flannery Homes, a major design challenge was to successfully integrate the new townhomes with an existing senior housing high-rise building, while also taking into consideration the existing population in the adjacent Flannery Homes. The site plan carefully organized the various residences to promote safety and quality of life enhancement, utilizing common areas and open green spaces to distinguish each component. Public housing units were evenly distributed throughout the development, indistinguishable from the market-rate units. Simple architectural configurations, brick with inset detailing, alternating colors, limestone accents, and professional landscaping produce a housing form that is functional, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Emerson Square

EMERSON SQUARE

LOCATION
Evanston, Illinois

CLIENT
Brinshore Development

STATISTICS
60 Units
5 Acres

A sweeping two-phase redevelopment of a former brownfield site, Emerson Square is the anchor for the City of Evanston’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the West Evanston Master Plan. Phase I will create thirty-two rental townhomes with one-to-three bedrooms in six buildings, while Phase II will add twenty-eight apartments on an adjacent site. Both phases when complete will provide a total of sixty homes and apartments on five acres around a central park, in a setting designed to harmonize with the surrounding neighborhood.

AWARDS
Good Neighbor Award, Suburban, Chicago Association of Realtors

565 West Quincy Street

565 WEST QUINCY STREET

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
c. 1925 and c. 1955

STATISTICS
241 Units
18 Stories
189 Parking Spaces
9,800 SF Retail/Commercial
382,700 GSF

This unique adaptive re-use development involved merging a new eleven story modern steel and glass tower construction on top of an existing seven story brick and concrete building that had been erected in two phases in the 1920’s and 1950’s. The new and old masses converge at the eight floor, where the top of the existing building has been converted into a rooftop patio and sundeck with kitchen. The tower’s hanging balconies, patterned to match the facade color and material change, serve to further integrate the two forms. An 11,000-square-foot basement amenity level includes a fitness center, lounge, games room, putting green, movie theater and center-piece 2-lane bowling alley. Ground floor retail, parking and lobby space anchor the structure contextually and provide a dynamic street presence.

AWARDS
Gold Key Award, Outstanding Design in Community Design and Planning - Best Overall Community, Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago
Gold Key Award, Outstanding Design in Community Design and Planning - Amenity Design, Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago

Museum Park Lofts II

MUSEUM PARK LOFTS II

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies
Central Station Development Corp.

STATISTICS
202 Units
21 Stories
228 Parking Spaces
6,400 SF Retail/Commercial
355,300 GSF

The base along Michigan Avenue reinforces pedestrian-friendly activities while camouflaging the building’s parking structure. Warehouse-like punched openings along the building’s north end are juxtaposed with its modern counterpart of an over-sized glass façade and grand terraces to the south. An architectural blue fin frames and defines the building’s individual components, while a striking modern foil-like roof completes the building’s composition. Amenities include an exercise room, sun deck and a party room.

Federal Square

FEDERAL SQUARE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Thrush Development

STATISTICS
118 Units
3 Stories
189 Parking Spaces
138,700 GSF

The design intent of this development was to create the highest possible density with the smallest townhouse module to address entry-level purchasers. Simplifications of architectural forms detailed in a monochromatic fashion unify the high-density solution and create contrast for the heavily landscaped greenways that link the street to the interior townhouses.

One Arlington

ONE ARLINGTON

LOCATION
Arlington Heights, Illinois

CLIENT
Stoneleigh Companies
Stonestreet Partners LLC

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1969

STATISTICS
214 Units
13 Stories
313 Parking Spaces
21,600 SF Retail/Commercial
398,700 GSF

Part of the 27-acre Arlington Downs planned development located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, this adaptive re-use of the former Sheraton Chicago Northwest to a 214-unit apartment complex offers luxury amenities and close proximity to shopping and recreational venues. Apartments include studio, one- and two- bedroom, and penthouse options for all three, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows in all units. All residents enjoy access to a spacious rooftop lounge, party room with kitchen, and state-of-the-art Penthouse fitness center and 5,800 square foot outdoor deck overlooking the Arlington International Racecourse. First-level retail outlets as well as the adjacent Arlington Downs luxury retail development provide shopping convenience to the entire community. The residence is within walking distance of Arlington International Racecourse, as well as nearby Arlington Park commuter rail station (Metra) and is in close proximity to highway access and numerous off-site recreation and retail amenities within Arlington Heights and the surrounding suburbs. The entire Arlington Downs project also will include a Sheraton Four Points express hotel to the north and west, an expanded water park at the rear of the apartment building, and free-standing restaurants bordering the property.

Lincoln Park Commons

LINCOLN PARK COMMONS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies

STATISTICS
60 Units
5 Stories
169 Parking Spaces
32,100 SF Retail/Commercial
179,500 GSF

Located along a busy commercial corridor within the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park, the mixed-use development comprises condominium apartments, single-family homes and retail spaces. The retail and condominium structure is articulated in traditional brick and limestone with sweeping bays, turreted corners, and building setbacks that pay homage to the community’s landmark architecture and provide a pedestrian scale. Three stories of condominiums rest above a tall, one-story retail base with a heated underground parking garage extending beneath. Entry to the parking garage is from the north end of the site through the adjacent senior’s building. Other building features include a private residential lobby, private walk-out balconies or terraces from each unit, a club-quality fitness center, individual storage rooms and bicycle facilities.

West Market in Reston

WEST MARKET IN RESTON

LOCATION
Reston, Virginia

CLIENT
Miller & Smith

STATISTICS
122 Units
3 and 4 Stories
471 Parking Spaces
353,000 GSF

The development is comprised of traditional Gregorian style townhouse dwellings built upon the western fringes of the city’s downtown area. The planning of the site allows an urban theme incorporating building groups organized around a central axis and formal outdoor spaces. Perimeter streets are reinforced by pulling the building up to the site edges. The sense of neighborhood is then established through the positioning of a yard and front door at ground level facing the street. Garages and driveways are kept to the rear, avoiding the need for excessive curb cuts and resultant hard surfaces. The dwelling plans are based on six general unit types laid out on three or four levels. These include a traditional townhouse with front and rear exposures, a wedge-shaped townhouse grouped to form the site’s crescent-shaped focal point, and trapezoidal corner units used to continue buildings around the irregular edges of the site.

Belle Plaine Commons

BELLE PLAINE COMMONS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
NorthCenter Associates, LLC

STATISTICS
97 Units
5 Stories
112 Parking Spaces
141,000 GSF

Located in the North Center Neighborhood, this senior housing condominium development offers underground parking, community room, library, fitness center, and private balconies or terraces. The project’s traditional style architecture is distinguished by an all masonry façade, including entrance canopy and deeply sculpted cornice. Seated in landscaped grounds, the development is adjacent to two new community parks with fountains and seating areas.

AWARDS
Livable Communities Award, AARP and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Larrabee Commons

LARRABEE COMMONS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Larrabee Commons Partners

STATISTICS
49 Units
3 Stories
88 Parking Spaces
108,000 GSF
2.5 Acres

Nearly two-thirds of a city block, this 2.5-acre site achieves both high urban density and expansive green space. With density enhanced by construction above an intimately scaled auto court, three-story townhome units front both exterior streets and a serene, secluded, interior commons. Concrete masonry is used to express the unusual variety of unit configurations derived from the plan, with brick, stone, and delicate steel details yielding visually rich compositions.

AWARDS
Builder’s Choice Merit Award, Builder Magazine
Silver Award, Excellence in Masonry, Illinois Indiana Masonry Council
Design Award, National Concrete Masonry Association

Luminaire

LUMINAIRE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Luminaire

STATISTICS
2 Levels Stories
15,000 GSF

The showroom’s interior architecture is conceived as a sequence of interrelated sculptural elements. Spatial relationships, created through dislocation of form and axial alignment, influence customer use of space and clue one into its bi-level organization. These elements, an entry bridge and portal, central stair, and cash counter, establish a decidedly understated and discrete counterpoint to the display of the store’s high style furniture and architectural accessories. Transcending style, the image is modernist, purposely minimal, but precisely detailed.

Kinzie Park

KINZIE PARK

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Enterprise Companies

STATISTICS
82 Townhouse and 54 Midrise Units
3 and 7 Stories
195 and 61 Parking Spaces
256,800 and 99,000 GSF

This former industrial site includes a river-walk, strategically placed fountains, distinctive lighting, elegant paving, and detailed landscaping. The master plan responds to difficult urban edges, shielding itself from intense rail lines and major arterials while opening itself to the river edge. The site plan organizes townhouses around two brick-paved interior streets, creating a quiet enclave of traditional masonry and stone facades. Differentiation through variations in material and detail emphasize individual personality while maintaining a unified whole.

Pappageorge Haymes Partners

PAPPAGEORGE HAYMES PARTNERS

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

STATISTICS
13,000 GSF

The architectural firm transformed the fourth floor of a nondescript former automotive sales building into a new studio space. Clearly organized within the existing structural framework, the design features low partitions, large “teaming” tables and bold paint colors. The exposed mechanical and structural systems are revealed between floating acoustical “clouds” which organize the ductwork, sprinkler and lighting systems while helping to control noise within the highly interactive studio environment. The “open studio” design utilizes eco-friendly features that include light fixtures on daylight sensors that dim lights according to available sunlight, sustainable carpeting, energy efficient lighting fixtures and controls, an innovative mechanical system designed to eliminate supplemental heating, “cradle to cradle” gold certified seating and sustainable office systems furniture, LED task lighting, and day-lighting available to every office and workstation.

Metropolitan Tower

METROPOLITAN TOWER

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Metropolitan Properties of Chicago, LLC

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Graham, Anderson, Probst & White

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1924

STATISTICS
242 Units
30 Stories
290 Parking Spaces
36,000 SF Retail/Commercial
710,000 GSF

An ambitious adaptive re-use project transformed an obsolete office building into a mixed-use facility integrating retail, parking spaces and luxury residential condominiums at an important downtown Chicago site overlooking Grant and Millennium parks. While introducing these new uses, the building conversion preserved the limestone-clad facade, the blue lit beehive dome, and the opulent bronze-and-marble lobby. To satisfy residential code, the building required extensive access modifications, including a single elevator serving all floors. In-depth study revealed only one location option which mandated a new freestanding enclosure behind the existing tower, detailed to address landmark district requirements. The conversion also incorporated 318 S. Michigan Avenue, an adjacent seven-story, timber-frame terra cotta-clad structure dating from 1899.

AWARDS
Vision Award, Historic Redevelopment, Urban Land Institute Chicago

Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago

Best Adaptive Re-use Award, Friends of Downtown (Chicago)

Arc at Old Colony

ARC AT OLD COLONY

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Campus/MCJ Development JV, LLC

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Holabird and Roche

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1894

STATISTICS
137 Units
17 Stories
7,000 SF Retail/Commercial
187,000 GSF

Built in 1893, the 17-story building is a pioneering Chicago skyscraper of skeletal construction with a supported masonry enclosure and floors resting on spread footings. It was designed by Holabird & Roche over a single weekend charette with the Monadnock Annex, Marquette and Chaplain Buildings. When the renovation started, the building had a 60% vacancy rate, 4 of six elevators non-operational, terra cotta facade condition problems, 653 non-functional monumental wood windows, a failed roof and one open stairwell for the only interior fire exit. The 198ksf renovation has 137 dwellings with ground level retail. A Penthouse facility with terrace were added and compliment the 2nd floor restored banking offices, now used for administration and gathering space. Two fire escapes were removed from the east facade. A second interior enclosed stair from Basement to Roof was added. Other life safety improvements include a fire alarm and sprinkler system, diesel emergency generator, and emergency lighting and voice communication systems. Historic corridor windows and glass doors were upgraded with a fire rated overlay to separate the dwellings and stairs from the corridor. Elevators were repaired using original bronze and iron grilles.

Chicago Landmark Building
National Register of Historic Places

AWARDS
J. Timothy Anderson Awards for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation, from the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association

Preservation Excellence Award, from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Silver Award, Reconstruction Awards, Building Design + Construction Magazine

Merit Award, Adaptive Re-use, Chicago Building Congress

Finalist, Vision Awards, Urban Land Institute Chicago

Nominated, UNESCO World Heritage Site

116 South Michigan Avenue

116 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Horwitz & Company

ORIGINAL ARCHITECT
Jenney, Mundie & Jensen

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE
1906, 1912

STATISTICS
17 Stories
27,000 SF Retail/Commercial
100,000 GSF

Originally known as Chicago’s Municipal Court Building (aka The Lake View Building), the structure was designed by Jenney, Mundie & Jensen and built in 1906 at twelve stories high, on caissons. Five additional stories and a vaulted lobby ceiling were added in 1912 in a bid to attract new tenants. The building was renamed the 116 S. Michigan Avenue Building and converted for modern first-class office space in 1986. Extensive rehabilitation brought the building back to its original turn-of-the-century grandeur, with complete restoration of the ornately decorated marble lobby and two wrought iron staircases. Other major improvements include new high speed passenger elevators, a new freight elevator, new bathrooms for each floor, thermopane windows, a new energy efficient HVAC system, and upgraded electrical and plumbing systems. On the facade of the narrow, glazed terra cotta building, two new columns are placed to visually support the structure and relate it to the existing streetscape, while a new store front and entry are detailed in a manner sympathetic to the original construction.

National Register of Historic Places

Pullman Bar & Diner

PULLMAN BAR & DINER

LOCATION
Iowa City, Iowa

CLIENT
Pullman LLC

STATISTICS
1,400 GSF

This adaptive re-use/renovation of a small 1,400 sq. ft. downtown retail space into a cozy, 49-seat diner draws inspiration from the days of the Pullman railway dining cars. The design for the long, narrow space utilizes an arched ceiling to enhance a railcar feel. The restaurant is anchored by a long lunch counter and bar, and features an open kitchen, where the exposed operations of the cooking staff serve to further engage patrons and add to the intimacy and nostalgia of the environment. Traditional diner fare is reconceptualized for Pullman’s menu, at once pushing the envelope while keeping things familiar. Additionally, the owners have partnered with Englert Theatre Director Andre Perry to curate a music playlist befitting the diner ambiance.

The Edge

THE EDGE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Adams-Des Plaines L.L.C.

STATISTICS
48 abd 176 Units
5 and 16 Stories
279 Parking Spaces
13,000 SF Retail/Commercial
353,000 GSF

This renovation/new construction project merges two separate building components: an existing concrete industrial/office building and a new residential tower construction. A five story, L-shaped portion of the existing structure is maintained and renovated for lofts while approximately fifty percent of the rear of the building is demolished and replaced with a new parking structure. The original building functions as a “base” for the new contemporary tower, and also serves to mask the parking garage. The newly transformed complex both respects its historic antecedents and presents a dynamic corner presence that contributes to the evolving fabric of the surrounding neighborhood.

Source, Inc.

SOURCE, INC.

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Source, Inc.

STATISTICS
3 Stories
14,000 GSF

This office and studio space for a prominent product and packaging design firm is located in the top three floors of a renovated sixteen-story vintage Michigan Avenue office building. Consideration for the duality of the business versus creative aspects of this company and the ease of communication between floors prompted its architectural solution. Sophisticated corporate imagery meets “loft” like studio space with a common theme of white translucent panels in an industrial metal frame. Two new stairways of open steel construction provide dramatic counterpoints and lead users and visitors to mystical “idea rooms” situated beneath skylights thrusting through the roof.

The Shops & Lofts at 47

THE SHOPS & LOFTS AT 47

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
The Community Builders
Skilken Properties / Troy Enterprises

STATISTICS
96 Units
5 and 3 Stories
94 Parking Spaces
55,000 SF Retail/Commercial
202,000 GSF

The project involves the complete redevelopment of an entire city block in the Cottage Grove Corridor of Chicago, encompassing a large mixed-use building on the key corner, three new 3-story infill residential buildings, and the redevelopment of a 3-story condo building. The main building includes a 41,000 square foot Walmart Neighborhood Market and 14,000 square feet of neighborhood convenience retail space on the ground floor, parking on the second floor, and mixed-income apartments on the upper three levels. The building embraces the busy urban intersection flanking both Cottage Grove and 47th Street, with parking and secondary entrances accessed from the courtyard side of the building. The facade is enlivened with a combination of cast stone, brick, glass and metal panels, creating a contemporary composition while maintaining the scale and rhythm of the existing neighborhood.

AWARDS
Merit Award, New Construction, the Chicago Building Congress (CBC)
Project of the Year, Grand Award (Mixed-Income), Hanley Wood Multifamily Executive (MFE) Magazine
Outstanding For-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project, the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards/LISC Chicago
Finalist, Vision Awards, Urban Land Institute Chicago

University Village

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
South Campus Development Team

STATISTICS
147 Units
3 Stories
16.4 Acres

Located just south of the University of Illinois at Chicago, University Village is an expansive redevelopment project designed to help revitalize the city’s Near West Side. The complex of townhouses and condominiums exists within a pedestrian-friendly framework of tree-lined public streets, lushly landscaped greenways and three strategically placed neighborhood parks. Patterned after vintage Chicago styles, and utilizing human-scaled materials and varying rooflines, the architecture bespeaks both respect for the past and anticipation for the future. Gracefully delineated, the buildings turn the corner and form interesting outdoor spaces anchored by expressive round turret bays. Highly articulated entries of masonry and stone, articulated stone accents, brick cornice detailing, brick arches, patterned Flemish bond accents and corbelled bays are employed to evoke the rich architectural heritage of the community.

AWARDS
City Development of the Year, from the Chicago Sun-Times

Sauganash Place

SAUGANASH PLACE

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT
Peterson Cicero L.L.C.

STATISTICS
61 Units
5 Stories
260 Parking Spaces
40,400 SF Retail/Commercial
218,000 GSF

Part of a multi-phased, mixed-use residential and retail environment, the cast stone and brick veneer building includes a Whole Foods Market on the ground floor with residential condominiums located above. On grade and basement parking is provided for the store patrons. Resident parking is above the store but screened from view by residential units.