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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Architect: Landon Bone Baker Architects
Client: Chicago Community Development Corp.
General Contractor: Burling Builders
Consultants: GFGR Inc.(engineering); McKay Landscape Architects
Photographer: Mark Ballogg © Steinkamp/Ballogg Photography
A bland and neglected 1950s building was purchased from the Chicago Housing Authority and transformed—with all tenants in place—to an animated expression of the life within. The new look came at half the cost of replacement. Where a chain-link fence had enclosed stacked galleries, a glass wall now shows off colorful walls and doors and brings the public space inside. This subtle change makes arrival to the units more engaging than the original design and is an intelligent choice for Chicago, where sheltered access and warmth are key.
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