235 Van Buren is a high-rise condominium building located in
Chicago
(''City in a Garden''); I Will
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Loop
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neighborhood near the
Willis Tower
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and the
311 South Wacker Drive
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Building. The 46 story
skyscraper
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was designed by
Perkins & Will
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History
The firm was establ ...
and built b
CMK Companies a Chicago-based real estate development company.
As the building's name suggests, it is located at 235 West Van Buren Street adjacent to the
Chicago River
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at the eastern terminus of
Eisenhower Expressway
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.
Completed in January 2010, it is a residential building with 714 condominium units, an 11-story, 570-spot parking garage, as well as approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of retail space located on the building's first two floors. The building is currently home to th
South Loop MarketVan Buren Gentlemen's Salon
and the 235 Van Buren On-Site Sales Center.
Each residence has modern interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows, 10 foot ceilings, and exposed concrete accents.
The building has 1 to 3 bedroom condos. It also has a penthouse on the top floor which was featured on an episode of HGTV
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's House Hunters
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Format
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TV Show.
Awards
The building has earned honors for the unusual modern design, including:
* Distinguished Building Award, Citation of Merit - American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter
* Mies van der Rohe Award, Special Recognition - American Institute of Architects Illinois
* Louis Sullivan Award, Top Honor - American Institute of Architects Illinois.
See also
* List of tallest buildings in Chicago
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* List (surname)
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* List of tallest buildings in the United States
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References
External links
235 Van Buren Official Website
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Residential skyscrapers in Chicago
Residential buildings completed in 2010
Residential condominiums in Chicago
2010 establishments in Illinois