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Project Update: Emmanual Congregation Campus Redevelopment
Project Update: Emanuel Congregation Campus Redevelopment (Edgewater) A recent Chicago Sun-Times article outlines the latest concept for a major redevelopment of Emanuel Congregation’s lakefront campus at 5959 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The proposal, led by developer Fern Hill with Eckenhoff Saunders as the lead architectural design firm, would replace the existing synagogue…
Residential Building Proposed at 1728 N. Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park
A new five-story, 59-unit residential building has been proposed for a long-vacant lot at 1728 N. Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park. The project, designed by Eckenhoff Saunders for Contemporary Concepts Inc., aims to bring new housing options to a highly walkable corridor near the North Avenue retail district. The design breaks down the nearly 200-foot-long…
Edgewater Lakefront Redevelopment: Emanuel Congregation Campus
Eckenhoff Saunders is proud to serve as lead architect, partnering with Emmanuel Congregation and Fern Hill, on a proposed redevelopment of the synagogue’s lakefront campus at 5959 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The vision reimagines the property with a new synagogue and a significant residential component. Multiple massing options are being studied to…
Zion Woods Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Community, Collaboration, and Compassionate Design
After years of visioning, planning, and dedicated collaboration, Zion Woods is officially open! We were honored to celebrate last week’s ribbon cutting ceremony in Deerfield alongside Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representative Rob Morgan, Mayor Dan Shapiro, Village Trustees, and the many partners and community members who helped bring this transformative project to life.…
City Council approves mixed-use development at 450 N. Morgan
Eckenhoff Saunders is partnering with Shapack Partners and KMW Communities on a newly approved mixed-use development at 450 N Morgan. Recently granted a zoning change by the Chicago City Council, the seven-story building, designed by Eckenhoff Saunders, will rise approximately 79 feet. The project includes 79 residential units, ground-floor retail, 20 parking spaces, and accommodations…
23 S. Sangamon New Plans/Renderings Revealed
Eckenhoff Saunders is excited to share updated details and renderings for our latest collaboration with Interactive Design Architects—a new mixed-use development located at 23 S. Sangamon Street in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop. Developed by Fern Hill and Free Market Ventures, this 27-story tower is designed to thoughtfully integrate housing, recreation, and public amenities in one…
Revised Plans for 925 West Belmont
Mavrek recently unveiled a scaled-back version of its previous plans for 925 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The original 10-story design, which included 200 residential units, 9,000 square feet of retail space, and a rooftop deck, has been revised to a five-story building. Eckenhoff Saunders is leading the design effort and working collaboratively…
Envision Unlimited Opens New Senior Group Home
Last week, our friend and colleague Erin Masters proudly joined Envision Unlimited for the ribbon-cutting of their new senior living facility in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood! This ADA-compliant home is designed for seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers a safe, move-in-ready space. We were honored to provide pro bono interior design services for…
Plans Revealed for 23 S. Sangamon
Eckenhoff Saunders is collaborating with IDEA on a new mixed-use/residential development at 23 S. Sangamon Street in the West Loop near Mary Bartelme Park. Fern Hill and Free Market Ventures are leading the development efforts on the 33-story tower. The building will feature 283 rental units (57 of which will be affordable housing) and a…
Plan Commission Approves 2328 S. Michigan
The Chicago Plan Commission recently approved the development of 2328 S. Michigan, a new commercial mixed-use/256-unit apartment complex in Chicago’s Historic Motor Row District by Fern Hill, Decennial Group, and Rebel Hospitality. Eckenhoff Saunders is partnering with the development team as lead architect and planner. The new complex consists of a seven-story building facing South…