Construction is filling out for the base of 150 E Ontario Street, a 28-story hotel in Streeterville, Chicago. The 345-foot-tall structure will be the latest addition to the RIU Hotels and Resorts chain and is expected to feature 388 guest rooms, along with a cafe at the southeast corner of the building’s street level. The Prime Group is the developer behind this project.
150 E Ontario Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
150 E Ontario Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
Site Plan for 150 E Ontario Street. Drawing by Lucien LaGrange Studio
Second Floor Plan for 150 E Ontario Street. Drawing by Lucien LaGrange Studio
Typical Guest Floor Plan for 150 E Ontario Street. Drawing by Lucien LaGrange Studio
Designed by Lucien LaGrange Studio, the building stands out from other recent projects in the area due to its unique white masonry appearance. The material palette consists of painted concrete and aluminum-framed windows, providing a classical architectural style.
150 E Ontario Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
View of 150 E Ontario Street. Rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio
150 E Ontario Street. Rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio
Elevations of 150 E Ontario Street. Drawings by Lucien LaGrange Studio
Elevations of 150 E Ontario Street. Drawings by Lucien LaGrange Studio
150 E Ontario Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
The area offers several public transit options within close walking distance of property. The area is served by bus services for Routes 2, 3, and 10 just one block away, while the CTA Red Line is only eight minutes southwest at Grand Station.
150 E Ontario Street. Photo by Jack Crawford
Street View of 150 E Ontario Street. Rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio
W.E. O’Neil Construction Company is serving as the general contractor for the project, with construction set to complete by next year.
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Chicago is losing its modern architecture touch severely. Only 28 stories that’s embarrassing. Why can’t Chicago have taller buildings is beyond me, but it makes sense because the city is bankrupt. Also how come no development firm has done anything about that big open space behind congress hotel ? There’s so much land in the city that has opportunity to build taller buildings or decent size buildings like the new BMO. Cmon Chicago
Matt, have you considered sitting down with Chicago and discussing your concerns? It sounds like you have some good ideas and maybe Chicago will consider them!
Indeed, I’ll second that. Don’t despair, join a group of folks advocating for better development and streets, like Better Streets Chicago for example. Give your voice a platform (or is that, a podium). I mean this in all seriousness.
I would rather just complain. In all seriousness.
Still nothing breaking ground anywhere else. Anyone know about 901 N Halsted? Can’t find anything about it even on their website.
Every Lucien LaGrange building looks like a Robert A.M. Stern knockoff with bad proportions. LaGrange designs get to a certain point of mimicking Stern or Rosario Candela and just lose their vision. Base windows and roofline details become exaggerated, entrances become cluttered with bulky columns, massing either looks bulky or too compromised. It’s amazing this guy is still getting work.