The new amenity clubhouse at Bronzeville‘s Prairie Shores residential complex has seen the completion of its new two-story amenity clubhouse. The building is the centerpiece of extensive renovation work that has been ongoing at the property. Golub & Company and Farpoint Development, who jointly purchased Prairie Shores in 2019 for $180 million, are responsible for the upgrades, which include interior renovations of the 1,675 residences, landscaping improvements, and common area upgrades.
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse interior. Rendering by Gensler
Prairie Shores Clubhouse interior. Rendering by Gensler
The new facility, located at 2937 S Martin Luther King Drive on the site of a former parking lot, will provide a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. The main area includes a fitness center that offers strength training on the first floor and cardio on the second. Other indoor features include a lounge area, a game room, a kitchen/bar, and a co-working center.
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse interior. Rendering by Gensler
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Rendering by Gensler
Prairie Shores Clubhouse rooftop deck. Rendering by Gensler
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Rendering by Gensler
Meanwhile, outside is a second-level terrace space with grilling stations, fire pits, and a bar and lounge. The terrace is accessible via either the inside or an outdoor staircase accessible from the ground.
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Rendering by Gensler
The design by Gensler is highlighted with a curvilinear massing that appears as a beacon from S Martin Luther King Drive. The facade for this structure has an anchor made up of tan brickwork along its first floor and swooping glass curtain wall along the second. This glass portion of the building is designed to be more visible for birds, while also creating a light-diffusing effect for humans to enjoy. The inside design by Stanton Interior Concepts carries this airy motif with lighter colored materials and finishes.
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Residents will find bus stops for Route 3 just to the north at King Drive & 29th Street, and CTA L service is a bit further, with the nearest Green Line service at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT station via a 22-minute walk southwest.
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
Prairie Shores Clubhouse. Photo by Jack Crawford
This is just one of the many residential construction projects underway in Bronzeville as the neighborhood continues its transformation. With Leopardo Construction having served as general contractor, remaining interior work is wrapping up, and a full opening appears imminent.
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Ooooo, the steel trusses through the frosted glass are *chefs kiss*
This a real render vs. reality moment, eh? What happened with that glass?
You need to see it in person .
I have, it’s less impressive.
Cool.
Bronzeville is an on and popping area for black people in Chicago. The homeowners and properly owners are black and many of the businesses in Bronzeville are black owned. Bronzeville has many black professional people like doctors, lawyers, schoolteachers, college professors, engineers, architects, firefighters, law enforcement officials, ministers, accountants, dentists, and more. It’s a happening place that black people have to themselves but everyone is welcome.
Prairie Shores certainly has changed sense the 80’s for the better! I approve