311 W Huron Lands Key Tenant Deal Ahead of Spring Groundbreaking

311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

This week, North Wells Capital secured an $88 million lease for a planned 16-story retail and office building, located at 311 W Huron Street in River North. The anchor tenant, a market research company known as Spins, will occupy 48,000 square feet along the top three floors.

311 W Huron Street (orange)

311 W Huron Street (orange). Model by Jack Crawford

311 W Huron Street (orange)

311 W Huron Street (orange). Model by Jack Crawford

View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

As reported recently by Crain’s, this 153,000-square-foot high rise is part of a larger property assemblage by the developer known as Verso. This office scheme also includes an already renovated seven-story loft building and modern addition at 306 W Erie Street, as well as a planned 260,000-square-foot building at 320 W Huron Street.

View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

311 W Huron Street (orange)

311 W Huron Street (orange). Model by Jack Crawford

311 W Huron Street (orange)

311 W Huron Street (orange). Model by Jack Crawford

As for 311 W Huron Street, the industrial-like design is by NORR Architects, whose appearance takes on a similar aesthetic to other recent developments in West Loop and River North. The 226-foot-tall massing is wrapped in a glass and metal panel facade. Other architectural elements include a rippling kinetic wall near the base and curved penthouse enclosure with textured metal panels.

Street View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Street View of 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Office Space at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Office Space at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Typical office floor plates will span 16,250 square feet, while offering tenants 12’9″ ceilings. Tenants will also have access to a range of amenities, such as a fully-equipped fitness center, a rooftop deck, and a lounge with nooks for dining and group meetings. There will also be a conference center with floor-to-ceiling windows, flexible A/V options, and whiteboards. As for parking, there will be a 137-vehicle parking garage housed within the base.

Fitness Center at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Fitness Center at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Outdoor Terrace at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Outdoor Terrace at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Tenant Lounge at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Tenant Lounge at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Conference Facility at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

Conference Facility at 311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

As seen in renderings, the tower will directly border the elevated CTA L Brown and Purple Lines, with nearest service at Chicago station, just one block north. Closest bus service, meanwhile, can be found for Route 37 at Chicago & Franklin via a minute’s walk west. Slightly further via a four-minute walk northeast is additional service for the Route 66 bus line.

311 W Huron Street (orange)

311 W Huron Street (orange). Model by Jack Crawford

As of now, completion for 311 W Huron is expected for 2023, while the general contractor for the imminent groundbreaking has not yet been listed. The final installation of Verso, 320 W Huron, will still require city council approval before groundbreaking can begin.

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4 Comments on "311 W Huron Lands Key Tenant Deal Ahead of Spring Groundbreaking"

  1. Steve River North | February 4, 2022 at 9:55 am | Reply

    320 W Huron, looks to be the whole parking lot on north side of street between Orleans and Wells, correct? Do we have any more on this?

  2. 137 spots for car parking, literally as close to the L as you get. This is how public transit dies a slow death over time, project by project…

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