A demolition permit has been issued for the former La Strada restaurant at 151 N Michigan Avenue, paving the way for a new three-story commercial building. The project is being spearheaded by BJB Partners, with plans for 15,000 square feet of leasable space.
151 N Michigan Avenue. Rendering by LJC
Situated at the intersection of Randolph & Michigan, the development will provide a new stretch of street wall along the intersecting thoroughfares, with roughly 5,300 square feet of retail on the first level. The retail component will be divisible into either two or three spaces. The second and third levels will house either restaurant or commercial space, with plans for the second level to connect to the adjacent Millennium Park Plaza.
151 N Michigan Avenue first floor plan. Plan by LJC
151 N Michigan Avenue and adjacent Millennium Park Plaza. Elevations by LJC
151 N Michigan Avenue. Elevation by LJC
Standing 74 feet, the contemporary design has been envisioned by Lamar Johnson Collaborative. The facade will be comprised of dark metal paneling and large vision glass windows throughout. There will also be terrace space both on the third and rooftop levels, lined with cable guardrails. The third-floor terrace span 1,000 square feet, while the rooftop space will be even larger and is expected to serve residents of Millennium Park Plaza.
151 N Michigan Avenue site plan. Plan by LJC
While no new parking will be added, the heavily transit-oriented site will provide immediate bus access to Routes 3, 6, 20, 26, 66, 143, 147, 151, 157, 850, 851, and 855 along the adjacent Michigan & Randolph intersection. For rail service, the Metro can be found caddy-corner via Millennium station, while all CTA L lines can be found within a roughly five-minute walk.
151 N Michigan Avenue. Elevation by LJC
McDonagh Demolition is serving as the wrecking contractor. Full timeline details have not yet been revealed.
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I worked at Two Pru for several years and all I want to know is when will they be recladding that awful building next door to this project. I’m sure the views from it are great but my office looked down on it and that brown on brown windows and metal paneling combo looked horrific.