Window installation has begun at 3951 North Wayne Avenue, the four-story apartment development coming to Lake View. Located next to the Lakeview Station USPS office, the project broke ground in the spring and topped out in the fall, so this milestone moves it that much closer to getting to work on interiors. This neighborhood lies between Wrigleyville to the south, and Graceland West to the north.
Vivify Construction is on the build here as both the developer and the general contractor, working on a design by Axios Architects. Much of the exterior masonry work is completed, with multi-colored bricks highlighting the façades on all sides. Soon, Vivify will be able to concentrate on the building’s 31 residential units.
New windows on 3951 North Wayne. Photo by Daniel Schell
Site plan of 3951 North Wayne Avenue by Axios Architects and Consultants
Floor plans of 3951 North Wayne Avenue by Axios Architects and Consultants
Looking south, straight across Irving Park Road. Photo by Daniel Schell
Looking toward the southeast corner of Wayne Avenue and Irving Park Road. Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
The CTA’s Route 22 and Route 80 buses makes stops next door to this development, at Irving Park Road and Clark Street. The Route 80 Irving Park bus can be used to connect with the Sheridan Red Line elevated platform half a mile east, and the Irving Park Brown Line platform just over half a mile west. One block northeast is Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, an underrated walking site, especially in fall when the leaves change colors. The Route 22 Clark bus makes stops at Wrigley Field half a mile south. For direct north-south travel, it’s a five-block walk to get to Route 9 and X9 bus stops at Irving Park and Ashland Avenue. There is a Divvy bike rack one block west at Southport Avenue.
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Damn shame what they done to that Burger King…
I know…they done killed my childhood BK for this…smh
That brick contrast is angering. Looks like chicken pox.
Even if the buidling has a Wayne address, the architect did undestand people can see the building from Irving Park road, right? The most visable side of the building looks like a total afterthought.
The concept is fine, but a shadow line at each transition of materials would have made a huge difference. This is the importance of having someone who understands design at the City. It would not have been costly to implement.
Could you clarify why City staff would be involved in regulating the design of this building? The location is not in a historic district, there is no special-character zoning overlay, etc. I want to understand what role you’re suggesting someone at the City should have played (and whom).
I doubt this is anyone’s favorite design, but I’m glad we’re building more homes. Our city desperately needs the tax revenue and having more people around helps nearby restaurants, shops, and more.
Meah, more housing units are great!
And the death of a stupid old suburban-format fastfood restuarant should always be celebrated with fireworks and a parade!
But still……… woof, woof.