Doesn’t 235 West Van Buren Street just pierce the sky? This residential high-rise in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood is our focus. It stands proudly near the Willis Tower and 311 South Wacker Drive Building.
235 West Van Buren Street is more than just a building. It’s a statement of modern urban living. Perkins & Will designed this 46-story skyscraper. CMK Companies, a Chicago-based real estate developer, constructed it. Completed in January 2010, it has 714 condominium units. There is also an 11-story garage with 570 parking spots. The first two floors offer about 10000 square feet of retail space. You can find the South Loop Market here. Also, the Van Buren Gentlemen’s Salon calls this place home. And there’s the 235 Van Buren On-Site Sales Center.
Inside 235 West Van Buren Street, each residence features modern design. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views. Ten-foot ceilings add to the spacious feel. Exposed concrete accents give an industrial-chic touch. You can find 1 to 3 bedroom condos here. The penthouse on the top floor was even featured on HGTV’s House Hunters.
But wait there’s more. The design of 235 West Van Buren Street has won awards. The American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter gave it a Distinguished Building Award. It also received a Special Recognition Mies van der Rohe Award from the American Institute of Architects Illinois. And the Louis Sullivan Award honored it with their Top Honor.
Consider its location. 235 West Van Buren Street sits at the eastern end of the Eisenhower Expressway. The building serves as a transition. It bridges the commercial north and the residential south.
Notice the different facades. The south side features a glass facade with random balconies. This faces the open space of the freeway interchange. A concrete ribbon frames the glass wall. It undulates to define the penthouse units. The random balconies add a kinetic image from the freeway.
Now look at the north facade. It presents a flush grid of rectangular openings with inset balconies. This connects the building to the historic Chicago Loop. It mirrors the frame-expressed architecture of the “Chicago School.”
The tower is divided into two slabs. This reduces the building’s scale. It creates an urban space at the street corner. The varying heights of the slabs add visual interest. They enliven the building among the taller office towers.
Living at 235 West Van Buren Street means breathtaking views. You get to see the city skyline and Lake Michigan. A modern fitness center and stylish rooftop terrace enhance your lifestyle. The South Loop provides dining, culture, and easy access to Grant Park. Millennium Park and the lakefront are nearby recreation spots. At 235 West Van Buren, city living becomes a sanctuary.