Chicago City Council approves rezoning for the new 29-story structure in the thriving West Loop neighborhood. This mixed-use building will feature ground-floor retail and 282 residential units in the tower above, all supported by unique Y-shaped braces that free up pedestrian space at ground level.

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Following the opening of bKL’s Cascade apartment tower this past August, full completion and move-ins are approaching for the adjacent 47-story condominium tower, Cirrus.

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bKL’s Thomas Kerwin and Danielle Tillman speak with Crain’s Chicago Business on the architecture industry’s changing landscape, and how diversity has and continues to play such an integral role in our practice at bKL.

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Residents began moving into Cascade in early August. Cascade Park, which is located adjacent to the building, also recently opened.

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The publicly accessible park connects the Chicago Lakefront Trail to Lakeshore East.

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bKL’s Arturo Villalpando spoke to the Chicago Architecture Center about his experience participating in the Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition. Winners of the Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition participate in internships at architecture firms. Arturo won an internship at bKL Architecture!

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The mixed-use tower is nearing the 40th floor mark, with glass installations reaching the 14th floor.

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The mixed-use tower brings hotel, residential, and retail units to a lively area of Michigan Avenue. The tower is set to open in June 2022.

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YIMBY reports that structural work has surpassed the 25th floor of the 47 floor tower and that glass is being installed on the 6th and 7th floors.

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The 32 floor tower features retail, residential units, and two hotels. Leasing for the residential units, which were designed by bKL Interiors, is currently underway.

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