Architecture firms Goettsch Partners (GP) and Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture (HPA) celebrated the groundbreaking on April 23 for One Chicago, a new, two-tower luxury residential and mixed-use complex designed in partnership between the two firms and led by JDL Development. The official ceremony for the project, located at 23 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago’s River North… Read more »
Cheers to our HPA team and all of the runners that participated in the Sterling Bay’s annual 5K to 1K neighborhood run on April 15th! Sponsored by Sterling Bay, hundreds of racers braved cold and rainy conditions on a course that wound through Fulton Market and concluded at 1K Fulton. The event drew volunteers, sponsors and… Read more »
HPA’s Jim Plunkard will share his thoughts on Chicago’s Fulton Market District transformation at a panel discussion hosted by Real Estate Investment Association on April 19. Together with fellow panelists Keating Crown, principal of Sterling Bay, and Phillip Walters, principal of B Hospitality Co., the group will delve into the history of the meat-packing neighborhood,… Read more »
312 N. Carpenter in Chicago’s Fulton Market Historic District has achieved LEED Certification. This adaptive reuse project by HPA for Madison Capital converted a historic dairy building into retail space and the commercial offices of digital advertising agency iCrossing. The existing exterior and structural elements were retained, which maintains the integrity of the neighborhood fabric as… Read more »
The Chicago Plan Commission approved One Chicago Square, a mixed-use development in River North designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture and Goettsch Partners for JDL Development. Comprised of two towers reaching 49 and 76 stories high positioned atop a shared podium, the planned project will reach 1,011 feet, making it the sixth tallest building in Chicago…. Read more »
The Hub at Minneapolis has topped off in downtown Minneapolis, and is on track for opening in summer 2018. Designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture for Core Spaces and Harbor Bay Real Estate Advisors, the 26-story tower will offer 407 student residences, on-site retail space and concealed parking, and extensive amenities. Located at 311 Harvard SE,… Read more »
1000 South Clark was unveiled in a grand opening party that welcomed guests to experience the South Loop’s newest luxury apartment tower. Co-sponsored by Chicago Social magazine, the event featured summer cocktails, chef tastings, and music entertainment enjoyed throughout the building and atop the building’s rooftop deck. The 29-story skyscraper was developed by the… Read more »
Luxury apartment tower rises in Chicago’s South Loop
Brick Industry Association recognizes project with Gold Award recognizing outstanding use of clay brick in architecture
HPA-designed buildings have won a CCRE project award three years in a row
Crain’s Chicago Business and The Chicago Architecture Blog feature articles on the mixed-use 1K Fulton under construction in Fulton Market
Construction Begins on New $100 Million Mixed-Use Tower
Sophie Bidek, AIA, leads tour of Harper Court on June 26th
Lincoln Park Mid-Rise Offers Spacious Surroundings, Views and Light
Partner Aracely Nevarez wins 2011 Impact Award and Principal Sophie Bidek wins 2011 Bright Horizon Award
Architectural Record features an extensive profile of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in its February 2016 issue. Saying the project “imaginatively combines modern and historic architectural flourishes for an updated approach to play and respite,” writer Jim Gauer describes the history of the landmarked building and the architectural features of its conversion to hospitality use…. Read more »
Non-profit provides summer camp opportunities to children in underserved communities
Two additional HPA projects — the Chicago Motor Club and the Chicago Athletic Association — are also profiled in the March/April issue
HPA is thrilled to participate in the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s “Between States” exhibition! As a partner program of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, CAF challenged 50 design teams to reimagine a physical asset in one of the city’s wards into a community-based project. Our design team’s concept transforms a water intake crib into an eco-island and landing point… Read more »
Green Exchange is Named the 2012 Bruce Abrams Award Recipient
Chicago, IL (May, 28th 2015) HPA Celebrates CAA Grand Opening Ceremony on May 27th The Chicago Athletic Association hotel celebrated its grand opening on May 27, 2015. The Henry Ives Cobb-designed building, which served as a private athletic social club upon its opening in 1893, is now open to the public for the first time… Read more »
The Chicago Athletic Association was honored with a Design Excellence Award from the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architecture. The project earned a Citation of Merit in the Distinguished Building category. Jim Plunkard and Paul Alessandro of HPA were joined by Brad Nichols of AJ Capital Partners and Mike Lemmons and Mark Evans of Bulley… Read more »
Historic Printer’s Row loft building to be converted into apartments
Hairpin Lofts and Teen Living Programs’ Belfort House Wins Awards in the Rehab Construction and Charitable Project Categories
Landmarked Art Deco skyscraper to become Hampton Inn Hotel
Collective on 4th Hub on Campus Eugene Following the successful debut of HPA’s first project in Oregon — the Hub… Read more »
Opening August 2014 in Chicago’s Fulton Market District
Groundbreaking Ceremony Takes Place for New Mixed-Use Development in Hyde Park
Restored Building Features Original Terra Cotta Façade
The University of Chicago’s Campus and Community Revitalization was the featured program at CREW Chicago’s December 13th luncheon at the East Bank Club. HPA’s Sophie Bidek was joined by Chris Dillion of Vermillion Development, and Sonya Maluda and James Hennessy of the University of Chicago in a panel discussion about the Harper Court Redevelopment and… Read more »
Eight Eleven Uptown, HPA’s 27-story tower with JDL Development, is full speed ahead. Already under construction at the 3.4-acre site at Montrose and Clarendon, the project has been issued a full construction permit to embark on an ambitious redevelopment of a former hospital site that has lain vacant for more than a decade. The mixed-income housing and retail… Read more »
Groundbreaking of Essex on the Park took place today on the South Loop site of the new high-rise development. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Planning Commissioner David Reifman, Building Commissioner Judy Frydland, and Alderman Sophia King joined Oxford Capital Group and Quadrum Global in a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the new 56-story luxury… Read more »
HPA designs 350,000 SF office campus and bridge link to Goose Island
Vassar Swiss Underwear Co. Building Honored for Exterior Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse
The country’s largest sustainable business site and Baum Development honored for sustainable development model
The landmarked Sachs Building is adaptively reused into a community arts center and artist housing units.
Paul Alessandro will discuss the adaptive reuse of the landmarked Morris B. Sachs Building
Rooftop soiree celebrates successful launch of luxury apartment development
Lakeview tower reaches substantial completion
Full-amenity apartment building in Chicago’s Lakeview on track for Spring 2014 opening
The Hampton Inn Downtown Chicago was recognized with a 2015 Timmy Award from the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA). The project, which was the adaptive reuse of the landmarked 1929 Chicago Motor Club skyscraper, received the special Judges’ Award Winner for Achievement in Sustainability. The LEED certified project integrated new high-performance building systems within… Read more »
Project on track to achieve a record four certifications
1K Fulton/Google Wins Deal of the Year Award
Editor Matt Baker explores the sustainable features at the LEED Gold-certified development
Teen Living Program’s Belfort House Honored at the 17th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture (HPA) has received two 2016 Honor Awards from the Illinois chapter of the American Institute of Architecture. Harper Court was honored with the Louis Sullivan Award, the top design prize for the year, while the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel received the Crombie Taylor Award for Preservation. AIA Illinois annually sponsors the award… Read more »
Chicago, IL (July 13, 2015) Renovation Brings New Life to Historic Art Deco Skyscraper Following a two-year long renovation, the historic Chicago Motor Club building has reopened as the Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown. The property, which is a Chicago Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, celebrated its grand opening on July… Read more »
Megan Zack and John Mitchell Promoted to Principal
15-story, LEED certified tower will rise in Chicago’s Lakeview
Chicago, IL (June 6th, 2015) AC Hotel Officially Opens The much anticipated AC Hotel at 630 N. Rush St. in downtown Chicago, has opened. The new property is the first hotel in Illinois for the Marriott-branded, Spain-based AC Hotel chain. HPA served as the architect of record on both the interior and exterior renovation of… Read more »
New rooftop terrace and transformed lobby and guestrooms anticipated in 2015
Chicago, IL (September 30, 2015) The HPA Interiors Group Celebrates 15th Anniversary The HPA Interiors Group is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since HPA was founded in 1987, the firm has valued interior design as an important aspect of our architectural work. In 2000, HPA formed the Interiors Group to make our building designs more holistic,… Read more »
Refreshed Brandmark Reflects Firm Growth and Collaboration
Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture was honored as Architect of the Year at the 28th Annual Chicago Real Estate Awards. The recognition considered the impact the firm made on the city with its 2015 projects, which included the Chicago Athletic Association, the Chicago Motor Club renovation, and 1KFulton, home of Google’s Midwest Headquarters. The firm also received an additional… Read more »
Four additional promotions announced
Proceeds benefit the families of fallen Chicago Fire Department firefighters
In support of Thomas Interior Systems’s charity fundraiser for the 100 Club of Chicago, HPA and more than a dozen architecture and design firms were challenged to give a classic furniture piece – George Nelson’s iconic platform bench – a Chicago twist. Designers from HPA’s Interiors Group were inspired by local Chicago urban gardens and… Read more »
Chicago, IL (September 21, 2015) HPA Receives Design Excellence Award from the ASID Illinois HPA’s Interiors Group was honored with a Design Excellence Award from the Illinois chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). AMLI Lofts was named “First Place – Hospitality” at the Celebration of Design Gala held on September 18, 2015,… Read more »
Randolph Tower Wins Top Design Award; Hairpin Lofts Wins Crombie Taylor Honor Award
Kiosk Design Based on Chicago’s Iconic Rooftop Water Tanks HPA’s design proposal for the Chicago Architecture Biennial Lakefront Kiosk Competition draws inspiration from the iconic rooftop water tanks that historically dotted Chicago’s skyline. The architectural competition was organized by the Chicago Architecture Biennial in partnership with the Chicago Park District, and is intended to support… Read more »
Sixteen brave HPA staffers competed in a friendly office challenge during “Movember,” raising more than $1,300 for the Movember Foundation. Winners of the highest pledges in their category sported their jaunty mustaches on December 1st, which included the Tom Selleck, Clark Gable, Abe Lincoln – and even the Gamemaster from the Hunger Games. Funds were donated to… Read more »
Sprinkles Cupcakes awarded Citation of Merit in Interior Architecture category
Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture received the RED Award for Hospitality Design from the Illinois chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). The RED (Recognizing Exemplary Design) award competition recognizes the best interior design projects from the Illinois community. The sold-out awards ceremony was held on April 7 at the Chicago Cultural Center, and attended by hundreds of design professionals who… Read more »
Named Best Multi-Family Residential/Hospitality Project
Tempe development wins two Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
19-story Student Residence is Under Construction at ASU’s Tempe Campus
Jay Michael was a bright star on the landscape of Chicago real estate. HPA is saddened to hear of his passing. Jay was one of the most creative individuals we have known. He was a pleasure to work with as our client, both respectful and collaborative. His point of view was refreshing, almost always eschewing… Read more »
11 HPA Runners participated in the April 12th race benefitting The Cara Program
Experts in acquisition, disposition, financing and design/construction speak about value-added investing opportunities in commercial real estate
Leading experts speak about market conditions and opportunities in multifamily, student housing and senior housing sectors
Lifestyle apartment building begins preleasing; slated for completion in Spring 2015
Landmarks Illinois will honor Hairpin Lofts with a Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award at its annual awards ceremony held today at the InterContinental Chicago Hotel. Recognized in the Rehabilitation Category, the project transformed the landmarked Sachs Building in Chicago’s Logan Square into affordable housing units and a community art center with retail storefronts. An… Read more »
Fundraising event supports preservation initiatives
Mixed-Use Building Proposed at the Former Maryville Academy Site
Adaptive reuse project features four stages and exposed building details
Chicago, IL (June 30th, 2015) No. 9 Walton Groundbreaking Ceremony On June 29th, 2015 the development and design team celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new No. 9 Walton. The opening was attended by members of the project team including project developer JDL, financiers Cindat and iStar Financial, project architect Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, interior designer… Read more »
Chicago, IL (August 17, 2015) Parc Huron Receives EPA ENERGY STAR Certification Parc Huron, a 221 unit luxury rental high-rise in Chicago’s River north neighborhood, has received ENERGY STAR certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA, the ENERGY STAR certification designates the building as “an energy-efficient top performer that saves money… Read more »
LEED-Gold-Certified High-Rise Apartment Building Wins Award of Merit
In a presentation entitled “Adaptive Reuse as Sustainable Development,” Alessandro speaks about the challenges and opportunities in integrating sustainable design strategies into existing buildings
First of two retail buildings under construction at Colorado Springs lifestyle center
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks recognizes projects for significant contributions to the preservation of the City’s historic buildings and places
Ray Hartshorne and Paul Alessandro Interviewed about Rehabilitating Vintage Skyscrapers
Top Honor at Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards
Civic advocacy organization presents “Best Preservation Effort” Award to renovation of the Steuben Club Building
Micah Maidenberg interviews HPA on staffing trends and rebounding market sectors
HPA design team gives presentation about the Fulton Market adaptive reuse project on February 11
Chicago Magazine also names the Chicago Athletic Association to its list of the “Most Anticipated Chicago Hotel Openings of 2015”
Sophie Bidek, AIA, a principal at Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, will present two conferences at the upcoming 2012 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace at the Hilton Chicago. Ms. Bidek will lead a walking tour of the Harper Court redevelopment project, part of a learning excursion entitled “Hogwarts in Hyde Park: University of Chicago Campus and Community… Read more »
Mayor Francis Slay honors best projects at annual St. Louis Business Celebration Luncheon
Fourth Annual Fundraiser Benefits Fight Against Polycystic Kidney Disease
Harper Court is featured in a New York Times article about the University of Chicago’s community development efforts to revitalize the 53rd Street commercial area northeast of its Hyde Park campus. Currently under construction, Harper Court is a $250 million mixed-use project that includes a 150,000 SF office tower, a 133-room Hyatt Place Hotel and… Read more »
Luxury apartment building is latest collaboration between JDL Development, Harlem Irving Co. and HPA
Boutique residences slated for completion in Fall 2014
HPA leads interior build-out of St. Louis high-rise
Construction has begun on a new 202,000 SF, mixed-use development at 171 N. Aberdeen in the Randolph-Fulton Market district. Designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, the 11-story structure contains 12,000 SF of ground-level retail space, concealed parking at the second and third floors, and 40,000 SF of Class A commercial office space. To complement the site… Read more »
The Chicago chapter of the Urban Land Institute honored 1KFulton with a 2017 Vision Award for Catalytic Development. 1KFulton, designed by HPA for Sterling Bay, involved the adaptive reuse of a 1920’s cold-storage building into a Class A mixed-use office and retail building that serves as the Chicago headquarters of Google Chicago and international headquarters… Read more »
The Chicago chapter of the Urban Land Institute honored two HPA projects at the 2016 Vision Awards. The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel was the winner in the Historic Preservation category, and Soho House Chicago was recognized for Catalytic Redevelopment. The awards ceremony was held on June 1 at Morgan MFG in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, and attended by hundreds… Read more »
ULI Presents Findings to the City of Woodstock on Courthouse Preservation On April 22, a Urban Land Institute(ULI) Technical Assistance Panel, led by HPA Partner Ray Hartshorne, presented recommendations for the preservation of the Old McHenry County Courthouse property in Woodstock, Illinois. The Courthouse, built in 1858, is part of a largely intact Historic Square… Read more »
USGBC – Illinois Chapter Features Tour of Country’s Largest Sustainable Business Community
The Illinois chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) honored the Hampton Inn (Chicago Motor Club) at the organization’s annual Limelight Celebration. The hotel was one of three projects recognized with an Emerald Award for Green Building Innovation. The Emerald Awards ceremony was held on June 23rd at the Chicago Cultural Center, during USGBC-Illinois’ annual… Read more »
Mixed-use development under construction off campus from the University of Illinois
Veteran Architect
247 upscale apartments planned for Deerfield Road site
