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Hotel Portion Progresses at Partially-Open St. Regis Chicago

7:45 am on July 6, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Exterior work continues around the hotel portion of the partially-complete St. Regis Chicago (formerly Vista Tower), a 101-story mixed-use skyscraper in Lakeshore East. Rising 1,191 feet at 375 E Wacker Drive, this supertall tower now ranks as Chicago’s third tallest building. Developed by Magellan Group, the tower will house a 191-key hotel on the first 11 floors, while the remaining floors will comprise of 393 condominiums. St. Regis Hotel and Resorts, a subsidiary of Marriott International, manages both the hotel and residential portion.

Construction Passes Halfway Mark for 300 N Michigan Avenue in The Loop

7:45 am on May 21, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has surpassed the 25th floor at 300 N Michigan Avenue, a 47-floor mixed-use tower rising in the northeast corner of The Loop. The 400,000-square-foot project is being co-developed by Sterling Bay and Magellan Development Group, whose plans include 25,000 square feet of retail on the first three floors, a 280-key citizenM hotel on floors six through 15, and 289 apartments spanning floors 17 through 45.

160 N Morgan Street. Rendering by bKL Architecture

Renderings Revealed Mixed-Use Development at 160 N Morgan Street in West Loop

7:45 am on May 7, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings revealed for a proposed mixed-use development at 160 N Morgan Street in West Loop. Located on a midblock site, the property fronts N Morgan Street between W Randolph Street and W Lake Street. The parcel will be bound by alleyways to the north, south, and west. Sterling Bay is the developer behind the proposal.

Cirrus + Cascade. Rendering by bKL Architecture LLC

Final Cladding and Landscaping Underway for Lakeshore East’s Cirrus & Cascade

7:45 am on May 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is nearing completion for Cirrus and Cascade, two residential towers rising at 211 N Harbor Drive and 455 E Waterside Drive, respectively, in Lakeshore East. Developers Magellan and Lendlease have co-planned the project, which occupies Parcels J, K, and L within the original Lakeshore East masterplan.

Salesforce Tower Approaches Halfway Mark in River North

7:45 am on May 2, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is approaching the halfway mark for Salesforce Tower Chicago in River North. Rising 60 stories at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza, the new office building is being developed by Hines as the final act of a three-part masterplan known as Wolf Point.

Construction Reaches 15th Floor at 300 N Michigan Avenue in The Loop

7:45 am on March 20, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now on the 15th floor of 300 N Michigan Avenue, a 47-story mixed-use skyscraper near the northeast corner of The Loop. Sterling Bay and Magellan Development Group have co-planned the 523-foot-tall tower, which will hold 25,000 square feet of retail, a 280-room citizenM hotel, and 289 apartments on the upper floors when complete.

Construction Tops Off on Cirrus and Cascade at Lakeshore East

7:45 am on January 25, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Construction has topped off on Cirrus and Cascade, a pair of residential towers located in Lakeshore East. Officially addressed at 211 N Harbor Drive and 455 E Waterside Drive, respectively, Cirrus and Cascade are part of the larger Lakeshore East development within the Parcels IJKL. The site sits between N Harbor Drive and Lake Shore Drive, just south of the multi-level Wacker Drive. The towers are being developed by Lendlease and Magellan Development Group, with bKL Architecture in charge of the design.

Structural Trusses Cast at 47-Story 300 N Michigan in The Loop

7:45 am on January 23, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is ascending rapidly for 300 N Michigan Avenue, a 47-story mixed-use tower located in the northeast corner of The Loop. Co-developed by Magellan Development Group and Sterling Bay, the 523-foot-tall skyscraper is set set to house a mix of 25,000 square feet of retail, a 280-key citizenM hotel, and 289 residential units above.

Construction Wraps Up at Panorama Chicago in Lake View

7:45 am on January 21, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now complete for Panorama Chicago, an eight-story mixed-use apartment building located at 3300 N Clark Street in Lake View. Developed by BlitzLake Partners, the building provides 8,600 square feet of retail at ground level, with 140 units above.

Revised Design for Parcel O Tower. Renderings bKL Architecture

Renderings Reveal Updated Design for Parcel O Tower in Lakeshore East

7:45 am on January 13, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Renderings have been revealed of an updated design for the Parcel O Tower at Lakeshore East. Located at 193 N Columbus Drive, the site within the larger mega development is currently a vacant lot. Studio Gang’s Aqua Tower neighbors the site to the north while the Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower by Goettsch Partners stands just to the south. Magellan Development Group is in charge of the tower project.

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