ON TREND:


LISTENING. Working with local groups for everyone- wins design solutions.


The solution: Lower the ceilings slightly


to a still-comfortable height of 8.6 feet. Ground level ceilings in the common areas are more than 10 feet. Parking was another issue; the original


site had none. A 42-foot-deep hole was dug to accommodate two-and-a-half floors of parking below the building. The interior also reflects the Chicago neighborhood: “The design relates back to the feel of old Lincoln Park and old Chi- cago,” Hostler says. Classic globe fixtures in the sports lounge,


bistro, and other common areas evoke the city’s subway lighting. Memorabilia and decorations in the sports lounge honor be- loved Chicago sports franchises including the Cubs and the Bears. In the great room, a stunning custom sculpture made of reclaimed books digitally


printed with images of the city skyline and street grid system bestows a sense of famil- iarity to any long-time city resident. Common areas are warm and inviting,


with a tasteful use of brick accents that echo the building’s exterior. Amenities include a first-floor courtyard, screening room, salon, fitness center, dining venues, and even an Amazon Hub package room. The design “captures the heart of the city and the charm of the past,” says Senior Liv- ing by Design judge Holly Osters, of New Perspective. The community provides a high level of


comfort while incorporating sustainable sys- tems including efficient plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, and the latest mechanical and HVAC systems; the building also used recy- cled materials as much as possible. The project is soon expected to obtain a LEED Silver sus- tainability certification for new construction.


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