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A 44
unit, 120,000 square foot townhouse development
located along Lake Michigan in the Hyde Park area of
Chicago, the project has 13 unit types ranging in
size from 1,800 sf. to 3,400 sf. Individual units
are 3 and 4 stories and feature roof decks, studies,
sun rooms and private gardens. Units that face the
lake feature large glass bays, courtyard units front
a 48 x 300 foot community garden space.
The project was designed with respect for the
surrounding context while distinguishing itself with
a unique use of materials consisting of composite
limestone, brick, steel, aluminum, and glass.
Awards
Citation of Merit, Distinguished Building Award,
Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of
Architects (AIA), 1999.
Award of Excellence, Illinois Council of American
Registered Architects, 1999
Award of Honor. Society of American Registered Architects(SARA), 1999.
Exhibitions
“New Chicago Architecture”’ The Chicago Athenaeum,
May 1998.
Sao Paolo Biennale, Sao Paolo, Brazil, November,
1997.
Publications
5350 South Shore Drive was cited in the October
1999 issue of Chicago Magazine as a “hot” place to
live in the feature article “Hot ‘Hoods”.
Featured in the January 2000 issue of Residential
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| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| Design |
1996 |
| Construction |
1997-1998 |
| Design
Principal |
Peter
Nicholas |
| Project
Architect |
Edward
Heinen |
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Project Team |
Ann Clark |
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Lane Zabala |
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Richard
Blender |
| General
Contractor |
BABCO |
| Structural
Engineer |
Nayyar &
Nayyar International Group |
| Photography |
Linda Oyama Bryan |
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