1044 W Van Buren Passes Fourth Floor in West Loop

Reinforced concrete has reached the fourth floor for a new 18-story residential tower situated at at 1044 W Van Buren Street along the southern edge of West Loop. Replacing a formerly vacant lot, this new structure developed by Tandem will house a total 196 rental apartment units.

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

No stranger to Near West Side high rises, Antunovich Associates has designed the 195-foot-tall edifice. The massing integrates a three-story podium and multiple setbacks above, including an amenity rooftop terrace with fire pits and grilling stations. The exterior will be made up of brick around the podium along with a mix of glass and bronze painted metal around the main tower portion. The tower’s faces are further broken up by protruding private balconies.

1044 W Van Buren Street. Model by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street (gold). Model by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

Beyond the aforementioned rooftop terrace, residents will also have access to other common areas such as a sky lounge, a game room, and a co-working space with both collaborative and individual work areas. Parking will offer 70 spaces and storage for 143 bikes.

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

Off-site public transit options include nearby bus service for Route 129, as well as CTA Blue Line service via a five-minute walk south to Racine station.

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street (gold). Model by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street (gold). Model by Jack Crawford

Tandem’s general contractor subsidiary, Tandem Construction, is carrying out the build, which is expected to wrap up by spring 2023.

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