Pilsen Co-Living
Delivering a novel architectural and affordable housing solution to a thriving community
Location
Chicago IL
Pilsen
Year
2021
Size
9,800 SF
Client
Avenue Equity
Contractor
Avenue Builders
Type
Co-Living Housing
Housing
Market Rate Housing
A unique project made up of two parts: the renovation and preservation of an existing three-story Victorian building, and the new construction of a three-story plus basement building. Both are designed to house a total of eight co-living apartments (four each) that share rear yards and amenities adding an out-of-the-box housing option in a thriving Chicago neighborhood looking for new housing options.
For the existing building, historic elements including wood doors, trim, floors, etc. were restored as well as the original grand staircase and stained glass windows. Even the original vintage lights were restored as LED fixtures. For the new building, a modern expression adds to and respects the existing building’s design. Matching vertical window proportions and graphite vertical siding complements and contrasts historic elements across the neighborhood.
When it comes to Pilsen, housing affordability is top of mind for residents. By utilizing a shared housing model, the project proposes a high quality option at a lower price than a typical area apartment. Additionally, through thoughtful preservation and adaptation of the existing building as well as the complementary nature of the new building, the project respects and elevates the history of the neighborhood for generations to come.
Collaborators
Quest Design Group
Rockey Structures
