The Ardus
Chicago, Illinois
2019
The Ardus is a new multi-family residential rental property located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. Booth Hansen worked with the developer, Cedar Street, to create a residence that would appeal to young tenants with a combination of affordable efficiency units and a prime location. A six-story office building was completely renovated and connected to the new eight-story structure. Six duplex units, built over the existing structure, feature private terraces.
Building amenities include a tenant lounge, fitness room, outdoor deck, and dog run. The ground floor contains 10,000 SF for three retail spaces, as well as a juice bar that will be open to the public. A small amount of underground parking is available.
Special consideration was made to repurpose interior elements, including tapered columns on the main level. Metal panel cladding and window wall systems provide a modern look to the mid-rise building, blending into the surrounding urban environment.
