Facade Work Underway at 1044 W Van Buren Street in West Loop

Facade work is now underway at Tandem’s 1044 W Van Buren Street, a new 18-story rental residential tower in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The 196-unit development will rise along the southern edge of the neighborhood, replacing a former vacant lot.

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

The 195-foot-tall, Antunovich Associates-designed building features a three-story podium and multiple setbacks above, including an amenity rooftop terrace with fire pits and grilling stations. The building’s massing integrates seamlessly with the surrounding neighborhood.

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

The exterior of the building will be a mix of brick, glass, and bronze painted metal. The tower will have private balconies that stick out, further adding to the design.

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. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

1044 W Van Buren Street. Plan by by Antunovich Associates

The amenities for this new development will include a sky lounge, a game room, and a co-working space with both collaborative and individual work areas. There will also be 70 parking spaces and storage for 143 bikes.

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

1044 W Van Buren Street. Photo by Jack Crawford

There are several public transit options nearby, including bus service for Route 129 and CTA Blue Line service via Racine station, which is a five-minute walk south.

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

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

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

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