Arturo Villalpando Featured by the Chicago Architecture Center
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!
YIMBY Provides Construction Update on 300 N. Michigan Avenue
The mixed-use tower is nearing the 40th floor mark, with glass installations reaching the 14th floor.
Urbanize Chicago Highlights Construction Progress at 300 N. Michigan Avenue
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.
Construction Passes Halfway Mark at 300 N. Michigan Avenue
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.
TOWERS Features bKL’s Sienna at the Thompson Project
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.
Sterling Bay and bKL Reveal Plans for New Building in West Loop
The proposed 33-story residential tower will feature ground-floor retail and 320 residential units. Located just steps away from the Morgan Green Line stop, the structure has a glassy exterior and two distinct facades.
YIMBY Provides a Construction Update on Cirrus and Cascade
Final cladding and landscaping is underway at Cirrus and Cascade! The residential towers feature glass and bronze-panel facades, creating a more organic aesthetic.
bKL’s Humboldt Park Design Featured in Crain’s
The conceptual rendering is part of the Invest South/West initiative, which aims to revitalize communities on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Cirrus and Cascade featured in Urbanize Chicago
bKL-designed Cirrus and Cascade are wrapping up construction. The properties, developed by Magellan and Lendlease, will welcome their first residents this summer and fall.
bKL Featured in Chicago Architect
bKL Architecture was featured as 2020 AIA Chicago Firm of the Year in the Spring Issue of Chicago Architect. Principals Tom Kerwin, Danielle Tillman, Jon Gately, and Juan Robles discussed bKL’s first 10 years and why they feel optimistic about a post-pandemic environment.