Articles by Jack Crawford

Full Permit Clears For 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Little Italy

7:00 am on September 15, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Following a preliminary foundation and basement permit this past June, a full construction permit has been granted for a commercial building at 1323 S Ashland Avenue in Little Italy. The new structure will come with retail, offices, and a rooftop deck, spanning a total of 48,000 square feet. The project is currently under the development by 4S Bay Partners and was formerly the site of the St. Stephenson Missionary Baptist Church. The office units will cater predominantly to community service entities and nonprofit institutions.

Madison + Carpenter Finalizes Exterior in West Loop

7:30 am on September 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Finalizing construction at 6 N Carpenter Street in the West Loop neighborhood, Madison + Carpenter is a six-story residential condominium development. ZSD Corp is developing the project, consisting of 13 residential units for residential and other flexible uses.

Permit Issued for 1405 E 65th Place in Woodlawn

7:00 am on September 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential development at 1405 E 65th Place in Woodlawn. Developed by DOM Properties Investment Inc., this project is one half of a dual-building development approved by the Chicago Plan Commission. The three-story structure, rising to 40 feet, will feature a basement and house five residential units.

Evanston Labs. Rendering by ESG Architecture & Design

Evanston Labs Reaches Full Height

7:45 am on September 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Having reached its structural pinnacle, the 10-story Class A office and laboratory building, Evanston Labs now stands prominently at 710 Clark Street, adjacent to the Northwestern University campus. Developed by Trammell Crow Company, the building will offer a high-tech environment for companies in biomedicine, nanotechnology, and neuroscience.

Permit Issued for 934 N Winchester Avenue in East Village

7:00 am on September 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been secured for a residential development at 934 N Winchester Avenue in East Village. The structure will be three stories tall and house three apartment units, enhanced with several outdoor amenities: a second-floor balcony, a first-floor terrace, a three-tiered rear porch, and a ground-level three-vehicle garage that features a deck.

Terracotta Exterior In full View at UIC Computer Design and Learning Center

7:30 am on September 12, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The exterior facade work of the new Computer Design Research and Learning Center at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), located at 900 W Taylor Street in Little Italy, is nearing exterior completion. The five-story educational addition will seamlessly connect with the pre-existing Science and Engineering Labs building, further augmenting UIC’s capabilities in its computer science curriculum and associated research endeavors.

Permit Issued for 5446 S Kimbark Avenue in Hyde Park

7:00 am on September 12, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new residential development has received a construction permit at 5446 S Kimbark Avenue in Hyde Park. The three-story building will house three units, including a first-floor duplex with an integrated basement unit. Additional features include new front balconies on each floor, a three-story rear metal porch, and new fencing. The development includes parking, featuring a two-car garage with a roof deck and an additional one-car garage.

Interview: Inside The Architectural Mind of Larry Booth

7:45 am on September 11, 2023 By Jack Crawford

YIMBY recently spoke with Larry Booth, a founding member of the Chicago Seven and principal at Booth Hansen, about his latest book, “Modern Beyond Style and the Pursuit of Beauty.” With a career spanning decades, Booth has significantly influenced both Chicago’s architecture and the wider field. In the following interview, he discusses insights from his new book and reflects on key milestones and challenges that have shaped his work

Permit Issued for 5035 N Sheridan Road in Uptown

7:00 am on September 11, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for DLG Management’s upcoming eight-story, mixed-use building in Uptown. Located at 5035 N Sheridan Road and filed under the cross street address of 952 W Carmen Avenue, the project was approved by the Plan Commission last month. The development will replace a current single-story commercial structure and will feature 77 residential units, along with a ground-floor retail space.

Coppia (1101 W Van Buren Street). Rendering by Goettsch Partners

Coppia Tops Out at 1101 W Van Buren Street in West Loop

7:45 am on September 10, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Coppia, a 19-story, mixed-use development at 1101 W Van Buren Street in West Loop, has officially topped out. This new tower by Pizzuti Development sits between two existing residential buildings, filling a formerly vacant lot.

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