Articles by Daniel Schell

We’ve Bean waiting for this moment: Cloud Gate reopens in Millennium Park

6:00 am on June 25, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Cloud Gate, by far Chicago’s shiniest art piece and tourist attraction, is back open to the public after almost a year behind construction fencing. The legume-shaped work by India-born British artist Anish Kapoor had been closed off to the public since August 2023 so Grainger Plaza and the podium on which the sculpture stands could be rebuilt. The City of Chicago announced on its Twitter account Sunday morning that The Bean is Back.

UIC Computer Design Research and Learning Center

Computer Design Research and Learning Center nears completion on UIC campus

7:30 am on June 24, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The Computer Design Research and Learning Center on the University of Illinois Chicago campus is nearing the completion of construction. Located at 900 W Taylor Street on the Near West Side, the new addition to the school’s computer science department is expected to open in 2024, though it is not yet known if it will be open by the time the fall semester begins.

1440 W Fillmore Street foundation construction

Foundation work underway at 1440 W Fillmore Street in Little Italy

7:30 am on June 23, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Foundation work is underway for a five-story, 50-unit residential building at 1440 W Fillmore Street in the Little Italy neighborhood. The property received its New Construction permit from the City of Chicago on May 15 of this year.

2841 North Southport Avenue, via Google Maps

Demolition permit issued for 2841 N Southport Avenue in Lake View

7:30 am on June 22, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The City of Chicago issued a demolition permit for 2841 N Southport Avenue in the Lake View neighborhood on Monday, June 17. Construction fencing already surrounds the four-story frame residential structure, as well as the garage at the rear of the property, which will also be removed. Tir Conaill Concrete is listed as the demo contractor.

Construction on The Residences of St. Boniface reaches the second floor in Noble Square

7:30 am on June 21, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The Residences of St. Boniface, Phase 2 of the St. Boniface Church redevelopment project, has reached the second level in Noble Square, West Town. Located at 1340 W Chestnut Street and immediately east of St. Boniface Church, the new four-story elevator building was issued a New Construction permit for 20 condo units and a 25-space garage on October 23, 2023. A basement is also part of the plan, under a foundation permit issued August 25 of last year.

Residential conversion of St. Boniface Church continues in Noble Square

7:30 am on June 20, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The conversion of St. Boniface Church to a residential development continues at 1356 W Chestnut Street in Noble Square, West Town. ZSD Corp is the developer and general contractor responsible for resurrecting the church and transforming it into new homes as part of a two-phase redevelopment. The church is Phase 1. Phase 2, located immediately east of the church is also underway, under the moniker The Residences at St. Boniface.

Westhaven Park IID adds four-story portion to topped-out tower

7:30 am on June 19, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The four-story portion of the Westhaven Park IID project on the south end of the construction site has reached its final height on the Near West Side. We showed you the topped-out 12-story tower back in February; now, both portions are at final height and have been enclosed with windows. This development replaces an empty grass lot bounded by Maypole Avenue, Damen Avenue, and Lake Street. Its construction is running concurrent with the CTA Damen Green Line station across the street.

Renderings Revealed For Residential Building At 1723 South Michigan Avenue In The South Loop

6:00 am on June 19, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Renderings have been revealed for the 12-story residential building currently under construction at 1723 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. Images from design firm Gensler show a smooth glass finish, with north- and south-facing balconies on all residential floors. Colorful murals accent the north and south ends of the podium, while columns frame the Michigan-Avenue-facing first-floor retail spaces.

Kensington School Wicker Park construction

Construction is underway at Kensington School in Wicker Park

7:30 am on June 18, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Kensington School is building an early childhood education center at 1745 N Damen Avenue in Wicker Park, and construction progress is beginning to rise above street level. This is the fourth Kensington School location in Chicago, and the 17th overall.

Related Midwest hosts groundbreaking ceremony for 400 Lake Shore skyscraper development

6:00 am on June 18, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Related Midwest hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, June 17, at the construction site of 400 Lake Shore, their new two-tower residential development in Streeterville. Repurposing the former Chicago Spire site, the 72-story North Tower is currently under construction; the South Tower will follow. The North Tower will deliver 635 residential units, with 20% of them set aside as affordable.

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