Articles by Daniel Schell


400 Lake Shore rendering by SOM

Construction Continues on 400 Lake Shore North Tower in Streeterville

Construction progress continues on the 400 Lake Shore North Tower at the old Chicago Spire development site in Streeterville. Now that the Spire cofferdam has been filled in and excavated, it’s hidden from sight as the tower’s lower floors come into view. Amidst a sea of rebar, the ramp down to the lower parking levels is visible, and there’s a glimpse into the lowest two levels of sub-basement, while the rest of the site has grown even in height to the top of the concrete core.

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4529 North Western Avenue rendering via Hanna Architects

Demolitions Are Nearly Complete For 4529 North Western Avenue In Lincoln Square

With only the concrete foundations left to be dug out, demolition work is nearly complete for the new residential development at 4529 North Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. Two modest residential buildings with ground-floor commercial space, at 4531 and 4529 North Western, were torn down this fall to create space for the new project. Builder Luxury was listed in the permits, both issued September 12, as the demolition contractor.

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405 West Armitage construction

405 West Armitage Is Now Under Construction

With the former CVS building at Lincoln, Armitage, and Sedgwick now demolished, foundation work is underway for a new building at 405 West Armitage Avenue in the Old Town neighborhood. That’s where Barrett Homes has begun building a four-story, six-unit condominium project. Barrett Homes has also provided us with some fresh renderings of the development, on which they are acting as both developer and general contractor.

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