Updated plans have been presented for a 29-story apartment tower at 220 N Ada Street in Fulton Market. This mixed-use development is a joint venture between Shapack Partners, CRG, and Bill Williams of KMW Communities, LLC. An updated iteration of the previously proposed 1353 W Fulton, the new high rise is intended to occupy a 27,244 square-foot plot, currently the site of a one-story warehouse that is expected to be demolished next month.
The 314-foot structure will yield 308 rental units, comprising studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and nine penthouses. In accordance with the Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program, 62 of the units will be designated for those making up to 60% of the area’s median income.
Prior rendering of 1353 W Fulton Street (220 N Ada) by SOM
The building’s design by SOM will feature a dark gray metal facade with floor-to-ceiling windows. The balconies in the previous version (shown above) have been removed from the exterior in favor of a more streamlined curtain wall. The three-story podium will serve as the base for the lobby, 12,300 square feet of retail, 115 parking spaces, and 58 bike spaces. This podium will be divided into two sections, with the first reflecting the gridded glass and metal of the tower, and the second covered in black brick and punctuated by large storefront openings. Directly above, the fourth floor will provide indoor amenity spaces connected to a large terrace atop the podium.
Gensler is handling the interior design, which will come with warm-colored finishes, along with leather and velvet furnishings in the common areas. The residential units, ranging in size from 400 to 1,400 square feet, are expected to feature open layouts, wood-style flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchens will be equipped with features such as wood cabinetry, stone countertops, and subway tile backsplashes.
The new construction will include a major sustainable component. This focus encompasses reducing water usage, surpassing local energy standards, incorporating EV charging stations, and implementing green roofing. Additionally, a goal has been set to divert 80% of construction waste.
The construction is being overseen by Clayco, CRG’s parent company, with its subsidiary Ventana responsible for the installation of the window-wall facade. Now that the developers have secured $84 million in construction financing, the project is on track to officially break ground in March, with an anticipated completion in early 2026.
“We are thrilled to kick off our second joint venture with Shapack Partners in Fulton Market to deliver first-class multifamily housing to the neighborhood,” said Shawn Clark, chief executive officer at CRG. “Fulton Market is one of the leading submarkets in the country and has established itself as a live, work, play, stay neighborhood within Chicago. Development starts are hard to come by these days, and we are excited to bring much-needed housing to one of the strongest innovation districts in the country.”
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So they removed the flavor
What are you talking about, removed the flavor? This is “first-class multifamily housing”!
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Who is moving into these hi end Dorm Rooms? Let me guess… this happened in NY
Wow. Another job well done Chicago, make it as boring as humanly possible
“a more streamlined curtain wall.” = boring glass box. I’m sure the architect is groaning that any attempt to create an interesting design was deprecated.
In Stewart Brand’s (excellent) book “How Buildings Learn” he spoke about how architects have given up too much of the engineering portion of their trade. In effect, they are now in the skin trade.
When I was working on a project with SOM, they couldn’t have been more proud of their feats of engineering being intertwined with the architecture.
But in recent, I’ve seen them ignore most of that.
WOW! SOM, you can do better, and Chicago deserves something better.
When working at SOM you always have to Stay On Module