VUE53 | Chicago, Illinois | 2016
Architects: Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Clients: Avison Young Development/ Peak Campus Management, LLC./ Blue Vista Capital Management LLC.
Project Partner: The University of Chicago
General Contractor: James McHugh Construction Co.
Photographers: Barbara Karant / Steve Hall
Valerio Dewalt Train, Peak Campus, and Avison Young Development are happy to annouce that Vue53 has recently received LEED Silver Certification and is now 100% occupied. As the latest addition to the rapidly evolving skyline of Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, this mixed-use development offers a contemporary living space in a historic area, with 267 units, modern amenities, and 28,000 sf of retail space.
Designed specifically for its location, the building meets the edge of Hyde Park with a fully glass-clad exterior facade; a feature that serves to maximize views for its residents and significantly increase the quality of the indoor environment. Its mass is divided into two towers, with the northern tower set back 100 ft leaving open a large community green roof overlooking the nearby park and the street front. Shared spaces are inserted throughout the project with amenities for the residents that include double height study spaces, a club room, fitness center, and two outdoor sun decks. The building is constructed from local materials manufactured within a 500-mile radius as well as from recycled components. Additionally, every effort was made to let materials express their true nature. By exposing concrete as an interior finish, the overall material usage could be significantly reduced. Natural materials such as wood were also used for interior furnishings.
To reduce the heat island effect, a series of green roofs are planted with local vegetation and highly reflective materials are incorporated in openly exposed areas. With 50% of the parking tucked below the building, hardscape surface area is also minimized.
As measures to combat urban sprawl, the developmental density is kept at a minimum of 60,000sf per acre and is within near proximity of alternative transportation options. Residents have access to local bus routes at the edge of the block, a commuter train line a half mile away, and are provided with extensive bike storage within the parking garage.
Vue53 was designed with many agendas in mind. Urbanistically, it works to strengthen neighborhood connections and boost economy; and architecturally, it’s highly sustainable and optimally livable.
Architects: Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Clients: Avison Young Development/ Peak Campus Management, LLC./ Blue Vista Capital Management LLC.
Project Partner: The University of Chicago
General Contractor: James McHugh Construction Co.
Structural Engineers: Robert Darvas Associates
Mechanical Engineers: AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.
Civil Engineers: Gloger Engineers, Ltd.
Lighting Designers: Hugh Lighting Design, LLC.
Interior Architects: Searl Lamaster Howe
Landscape Architects: Jacobs Ryan Associates
Photographers: Barbara Karant / Steve Hall