Tag: Habitat Company
Video – Kingsbury Plaza amenities surpass expectations
The private amenities level at Kingsbury Plaza has a number of surprises, the biggest of which is an expansive and lush lawn bordered by seasonal [...]
The latest Habitat plaza, and a bath with a skyline view
Quite a few of The Habitat Company's apartment buildings included "plaza" in their name: Newberry Plaza, Asbury Plaza, River Plaza, Elm Street Pla [...]
The greenest green roof in Chicago
I may spend more time on more Chicago rooftops than anyone who isn't in the roofing business. The reason is simple: I love being on rooftops, and [...]
Pension fund takes stake in Kingsbury Plaza; improvements slated
Crain's Chicago Real Estate Daily reports that the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System has acquired a majority interest in Kingsbury Plaza, 520 N [...]
400 East Randolph hits the 50-year mark
The 400 Condominium Association, 400 East Randolph, will mark its 50th anniversary on August 11th, 2013, from 4 p.m. to 8 pm with a special event [...]
The panoramic views from the roof of Hubbard Place
Late Friday afternoon I rode the construction elevator to the roof of Hubbard Place with Tom Black, who "directs the planning, design and construc [...]
Bridging River North and the Fulton River District
In the photo, the east tower of Alta at K Station and architect Harry Weese's River Cottages are flanked by Weese's Fulton House condominium building [...]
The riverwalk at Kingsbury Plaza apartments
A trip to Chicago's soon-to-expand Riverwalk is great fun, but it's even more fun when you can enjoy a stroll along the river adjacent to where yo [...]
Guerrilla marketing for 500 LSD opposite East Bank Club
When East Bank Club members leave the building they're confronted with a large, two-panel billboard touting the recently-opened 500 Lake Shore Dri [...]
The bluebird of happiness at Kingsbury Plaza apartments
If you look closely at the above photo (click to enlarge) you'll see a bluebird among the tulips.
Life is sweet, tender and complete
When you [...]
A view of three new apartment towers
Three of the dozens of new apartment projects in downtown Chicago are visible in the above view.
The building with the recessed balconies and c [...]
The spectacular skyline views from Kingsbury Plaza
Late yesterday afternoon I visited the roof of Kingsbury Plaza, 520 N Kingsbury St in River North.
The views in all directions from a heigh [...]
Construction update – Hubbard Place
A tower crane is arguably the most critical element in the construction of a high-rise building, and the dismantling of the crane marks a major milest [...]