Bio-Blocks™ Spiral Installation. Photo by Dave Burk

Carbon Neutral Bio-Block™ Installation Revealed for Chicago Architecture Biennial

For this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial, architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) introduced a concrete substitute made from algae, known as Bio-Blocks™. Integrated into a spiral wall for the demonstration, this material was developed in partnership with Prometheus Materials and offers a carbon-neutral construction alternative. The installation is located at The Mews in the Fulton Market District and is hosted by Shapack Partners, Focus, and Walton Street Capital. Biennial visitors can walk around the wall and observe its response to environmental factors like wind and moisture.

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Residential Development Revealed For 510 W Pershing Road In Bridgeport

Initial details have been revealed for the residential development at 500-510 W Pershing Road in Bridgeport. Located on the northwest corner of the intersection with S Normal Avenue, the new proposal would replace a large vacant lot on the southernmost edge of the neighborhood. Developer William J Barbarois is listed on the zoning application who is working with local architecture firm 360 Design Studio.

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1325 N Artesian Avenue (red pin) via Google Maps

Construction Permit issued for 1325 N Artesian Avenue in West Town

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential building at 1325 N Artesian Avenue in West Town. The project includes a four-story structure with a basement and three residential units. The filing also mentions a rooftop amenity deck and an open metal porch. The property will replace a vacant lot, which is set back from the main street and accessible via a driveway. Kranti Kambhampati is the listed owner.

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800 W Lake Street

Plan Commission Approves 800 W Lake Street In Fulton Market

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 800 W Lake Street in Fulton Market. Located on the corner with N Halsted Street at the eastern edge of the neighborhood, the project is the latest iteration of proposals for the site that previously held a few commercial buildings. Developers Ascend Real Estate and Intercontinental Real Estate Group are working with GREC Architects on the current design.

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