Residences
Location: West Loop, Chicago, Illinois
Year: 2026
Size: 90,000 sq ft
Status: Design
Category: Residential, Multi-Family
Services: Architecture
1133 W. Kinzie is a 5-story residential development located in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop neighborhood. Situated between May Street and Racine Avenue, this development introduces 109 residential units that bridge the district’s rich industrial heritage with its emergence as a premier hub for high-tech innovation. The building’s massing navigates the length of its site, bounded by the urban activity of Kinzie Street to the north and the flow of Metra trains to the south. The design utilizes a rhythm of balconies and inset volumes that break the long form into smaller, intimate components. This approach reinforces streetwall continuity and accentuates the building corners along the Kinzie corridor. The palette of burgundy brick and corbelled detailing on the building facade maintains the industrial character of West Loop’s history, while large windows and balconies with bronze metal accents bring daylight and great visual connection to the city, making the building feel both grounded in its masonry tradition and forward-thinking in its transparency.
The development prioritizes street-level vitality and pedestrian connection. A landscaped site setback along Kinzie St, combined with a paved entrance plaza, creates an inviting green threshold for residents and guests. The main entry is defined by a prominent, double-height corbelled brick portal that marks a clear arrival point. Ground-floor amenities and residential units with private patios front the streetscape, fostering active engagement with the sidewalk.
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Exterior Renderings
Second Floor Plan
Elevational Drawings