Articles by Daniel Schell

4529 North Western Avenue rendering via Hanna Architects

Construction permit issued for 4529 North Western Avenue, with demolitions to come

While two Lincoln Square buildings await demolition, a new construction permit has been issued by the City of Chicago for a residential development at 4529 North Western Avenue. The permit came through on August 20, and it allows the entity of Western Front LLC in Buffalo Grove to build an eight-unit development spanning two lots, 4529 and 4531, mid-block on Western Ave.

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310 North Peoria Street addition

Fifth story being added to Adler & Sullivan’s 310 North Peoria

At 310 North Peoria Street in the Fulton Market District, a fifth story is being added to the former Wolf, Sayer, and Heller warehouse building. Designed by Adler & Sullivan, the building is being preserved and renovated as part of a mixed-use development that will include a hotel on the current Fulton Market Kitchen site at 311 North Sangamon. Renovations include adding a restaurant with outdoor dining space at street level, plus a lobby that will eventually connect to the future hotel.

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2700 N Pine Grove Avenue.

Steel endoskeleton begins to form at Second Church of Christ, Scientist renovation in Lincoln Park

A steel framework is forming inside the shell of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Lincoln Park. That’s where Ogden Partners is developing a six-story building containing 22 three-bedroom units while saving the west, south, and east façades of the 120-year-old church. The church, at 2700 North Pine Grove Avenue, has been holding its services and meetings on Zoom, but will occupy 4,700 square feet of ground-floor space in the new building upon its completion.

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707 West Briar Place construction

Demolition complete, foundation work underway, at 707 West Briar Place

Demolition of a greystone multi-unit residence at 707 West Briar Place in Lake View has wrapped, yielding the way to foundation work for a new four-story with basement condominium development. Developed and built by Ronan Construction, the building will hold six condos, topped by a roof deck. There will not be a detached garage, but six outdoor parking spaces will be available to condo owners. Michael Cox & Associates is the architect listed on the new construction permit, issued January 26 of this year.

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