Tag: High-rise
A new construction show in Streeterville
Most Chicago high-rises are built on tight sites that impose stringent demands on construction staging. Materials are typically delivered on a ju [...]
Does Chicago have a new Fridge?
William "The Refrigerator" Perry, a/k/a The Fridge, has an irreplaceable spot in the hearts of Bear fans of a certain age.
Some of the wags at the [...]
850 Lake Shore Drive slates occupancy for late this year
Late last week Crain's Chicago Real Estate Daily reported that the developer of the former Lakeshore Athletic Club at 850 N Lake Shore Dr had secu [...]
The Smith + Gill models at K2 luxury apartments
Three furnished models from Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill were part of the recent 7-model Designer Showcase at K2 Apartments. Several of the models [...]
Dialing for dollars at Mondial in River West
Exactly five years ago today we checked up on the construction status of Mondial, a new condominium project then underway at 900 W Huron in River [...]
Two comfortable, eclectic pop-up models at K2 Apartments
The recent K2 Apartments Designer Showcase featured seven models from Chicago designers Morgante Wilson Architects, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, De [...]
River North apartment rents on an at-a-glance list
If you're looking to rent an apartment in River North, you can see all of your managed apartment building options on YoChicago's availability list [...]
A nicely-updated 1-bedroom in an East Lakeview high-rise
A wonderful mix of old and newer high-rises fronts Chicago's Belmont Harbor in the Lakeview East / East Lakeview neighborhood.
The high-rise bo [...]
Terra cotta façade restoration nearly complete at 1225 Old Town
The recently-reported sale of the 250-unit 1225 Old Town apartment high-rise can easily pass unnoticed, but the restoration of the ornate terra co [...]
Bargain-priced apartments in the heart of the Gold Coast
The boutique 70s high-rise at 1330 North Dearborn doesn't offer the lavish amenities packages you'll find in newer buildings, but it does boast a [...]
Structural engineers put on a show on Wacker Drive
The apartment tower that's under construction in the Loop at 111 W Wacker was originally slated to host a hotel and condominiums and to soar to mo [...]
The views from a Gold Coast apartment roof
We hadn't had occasion to visit 1330 North Dearborn, a 16-story, 1970s Gold Coast high-rise before yesterday, despite the fact that it's managed b [...]
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 [...]
Tour twenty-one Lakeview East apartments in less than an hour
You can spend an hour at an apartment rental service waiting to repeat the information you've already given over the phone to a rookie agent who w [...]
Brian Kidd offers an architect’s perspective on K2 Apartments
Brian Kidd was the senior project architect for K2 at K Station, a 34-story, 496-unit luxury apartment tower that recently opened in the Fulton Ri [...]
Tour Lincoln Park apartments via YoChicago videos and fight global warming
You can spend half an hour at an apartment rental service waiting to repeat the information you've already given over the phone to a rookie agent [...]
River North apartment rents, an at-a-glance list
The website for the apartments at 757 N Orleans, a condo building where a block of units had been for rent, is no longer active. We've removed the bui [...]
Scenes from K2’s Designer Showcase party
The first of three evening events showcasing seven furnished model apartments took place last night at K2, the new luxury apartment high-rise in t [...]
A sneak peek at a K2 Designer Showcase model
The K2 Designer Showcase, May 1, 2 and 3, will feature seven models from Chicago designers Morgante Wilson Architects, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, [...]
A dancing tour of 1111 North Dearborn apartments
The energy level is always set to ultra-high at Planned Property Management's YouTube channel.
Planned Property's latest video is a singin [...]