The dynamics of the Contemporaine begin at the entrance, which is literally carved out at the street corner. This engaging public space is highlighted by an impressive 45-foot column supporting the tower above.
Located on a corner lot in the downtown Chicago River North area, this 28-unit, 96,000 square foot condominium building includes a four-story retail and parking base below the 11-story residential tower. Tight site restrictions required innovative design solutions. The base of the building fills the entire lot yet achieves a pedestrian scale. Mirroring the tower above, the structure of the parking garage is exposed with floor-to-ceiling glass.
Awards: Best of 2004 Award of Merit, Residential Midwest Construction MagazineNational Honor Award, 2005 American Institute of ArchitectsProject of the Year, 2005 Residential Architect MagazineDistinguished Building Honor Award, 2004 Chicago Chapter, AIABest New Residential Project, 2005 Friends of Downtown Housing Committee Award, 2006 AIA