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Hyde Park Labs’ Steel Structure Ascends, Securing #17 Spot in Building Countdown

7:45 am on December 15, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Steel is making its way up Hyde Park Labs, a 13-story building within the Harper Court Complex in Hyde Park. Ranking 17th in our countdown, this 215-feet-tall mixed-use development, located at 5201 S Harper Avenue, is a collaboration between The University of Chicago, Trammell Crow Company, and Beacon Capital Partners. Having topped out its core earlier this year, the $225 million project will offer 302,000 square feet of space. The structure is primarily intended for STEM-focused companies and includes lab and office areas, as well as 4,000 square feet designated for retail and various tenant amenities.

Obama Presidential Center. Rendering by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

Obama Presidential Center Continues Climb in Jackson Park

7:45 am on October 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park continues to rise, with the main tower’s core now past the midway point. Spearheaded by The Obama Foundation, the center is poised to house three key public amenities: a museum, a forum building, and a branch of the Chicago Library.

Core Reaches The Top for Harper Court’s Hyde Park Labs

7:00 am on October 17, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The central core for Harper Court Phase II at 5201 S Harper Avenue in Hyde Park has reached its full height. Named “Hyde Park Labs,” this 13-story mixed-use development is a collaboration between The University of Chicago, Trammell Crow Company, and Beacon Capital Partners. It will span 302,000 square feet and focus its programming lab and office spaces for STEM-focused companies. It will also include 4,000 square feet of retail and a multitude of tenant amenites. A part of the $225 million building will be dedicated to The University of Chicago’s engineering and quantum research.

2700 N Sheffield Avenue at Edith Spurlock Apartments. Rendering by RATIO

A Final Look at “Sheffield of Lincoln Park” Residential Development

7:30 am on October 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction is complete for the six-story residential building at 2700 North Sheffield Avenue in Lincoln Park. Named “Sheffield of Lincoln Park,” this project is a part of a redevelopment initiative by Pihrl and the Chicago Housing Authority for the Edith Spurlock Apartment complex. The two original buildings of this complex were built in the 1960s. The new building, replacing a parking lot between the existing structures, rises to 85 feet and offers 80 apartments, bringing the complex’s total units to 485.

Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Center. Rendering by CannonDesign

Northwestern’s Advanced Outpatient Care Center Wraps Up Construction in Old Irving Park

7:45 am on September 3, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Northwestern Medicine’s Advanced Outpatient Care Center in Old Irving Park is close to a full exterior completion. Located at 4445 W Irving Park Road, the facility covers a city block bordered by W Irving Park Road, N Kenneth Avenue, and N Kilbourn Avenue. The 160,000-square-foot center will offer outpatient services for cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, imaging, immediate care, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical therapy, primary care, and urology.

Harper Court Phase II Rises at 5201 S Harper Avenue in Hyde Park

7:45 am on August 16, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The core and superstructure is now rising for Harper Court Phase II, located at 5201 S Harper Avenue in Hyde Park. Officially dubbed “Hyde Park Labs,” the mixed-use 13-story building is an effort between The University of Chicago, Trammell Crow, and Beacon Capital Partners. The 302,000-square-foot structure will consist primarily of lab and office space geared towards STEM-orient companies, while also introducing 4,000 square feet of retail. The University of Chicago will occupy a portion of the $225 million building for its own engineering and quantum research.

Obama Presidential Center Nears Halfway Mark in Jackson Park

7:45 am on August 14, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park continues to progress, with the main tower’s core now approaching the halfway mark. The development of this center is being overseen by The Obama Foundation and will feature three primary public facilities: a museum, a forum building, and a library branch.

Details Revealed For Data Center In Illinois Medical District

7:30 am on June 12, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for an upcoming data center at 1951 W Hastings Street in the Illinois Medical District. Located on the intersection with S Damen Avenue just north of the massive Union Pacific railyard, the new facility joins a similar proposal in McCormick Place that was also recently announced as Chicago continues to draw in similar projects. The new center is being developed by Chicago-based Metro Edge with architecture firm Corgan at the helm of its design.

Demolition Completes for Harper Court Phase 2 in Hyde Park

7:30 am on June 8, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Demolition has cleared the way for the new Harper Court Phase 2 at 5209 S Harper Avenue in Hyde Park, developed by The University of Chicago in partnership with Trammell Crow and Beacon Capital Partners. The 13-story mixed-use construction will comprise of retail and a new medical research office facility with nearly 300,000 square feet of lab space, one-sixth of which will be occupied by The University of Chicago. The project site is situated just west of the railroad tracks, with E 52nd Street to the north, S Lake Park Avenue to the east, E 53rd Street to the south, and S Harper Avenue to the west.

Obama Presidential Center Continues Ascent in Jackson Park

7:45 am on June 7, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Work is progressing on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, with the main tower now reaching around one-third of its final height. The Obama Foundation is overseeing the development of this complex, set to include three public buildings: a museum, a forum building, and a new library branch.

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