The City of Chicago issued a tower crane permit for 171 N LaSalle Street in The Loop on Wednesday, July 3. That address is for Google’s renovation of the Thompson Center. As the general contractor, Clark Construction is the main benefactor of the permit. It allows them to do some serious heavy lifting as they continue knocking holes in the Helmut Jahn-designed office building.
Glazing has neared the top on the exterior of a residential tower at 633 S LaSalle Street in the South Loop. Comprising 358 beds — a combination of apartments and co-living units — the 18-story tower is a joint effort from Q Investment Partners and Melrose Ascension Capital.
Demolition work is clearly evident at 100 West Randolph Street in The Loop, as the transformation of the Thompson Center for Google hits its stride. The ceremonial kickoff for the renovation took place earlier this week, but demolition work has been underway for a few weeks. Along with considerable progress at street level along the perimeter of the building, there’s also a gaping hole in the east facade of the Helmut Jahn classic in The Loop. Clark Construction is the general contractor tasked with redoing the office building so Google can move in upon rehab completion.
Vertical construction continues at 633 S LaSalle Street, a 17-story residential project in Printer’s Row, following the completion of construction financing by Singapore’s Q Investment Partners (QIP) and Chicago-based Melrose Ascension Capital (MAC). The project, which recently changed hands from PMG and The Collective, is a key venture for QIP as it enters the US real estate market.
Foundation work has begun for a 12-story building at 1630 South Wabash Avenue in South Loop, with pilings now being installed. This mixed-use development by CMK Companies, replacing a vacant lot directly east of the CTA tracks, will feature 149 rental units above ground-floor retail. A permit for the foundation and partial superstructure was issued in late October, followed by the issuance of the full permit in early December.
