January 24, 2009 – A few weeks ago we told you about EnV breaking ground in River North. McHugh Construction is the company raising the 29 story tower, and they recently released more details about this Chicago real estate project. The luxury rental high-rise is the product of Lynd Development Partners out of Texas and is their first Chicago project. The building was designed by local architects Valerio Dewalt Train.

Work has been progressing steadily on the construction site at 161 West Kinzie and the expected finish date of spring 2010 is still on schedule. One of the construction techniques being utilized is post-tensioned concrete, according to the press release. This allowed the builder to do away with the usual columns around the exterior and that in turn lowered the total number of structural columns needed to just 18, instead of the typical 24 to 28. Some of the design features include exposing the columns and cantilevered balconies that lean out from the tower corners and have glass on three sides. The high-rise will have eight different types of glass used and will have an unbroken blue-tinted window wall on one side without mullions. Floors one through three will contain 27,000 square feet of retail space and parking for 129 cars.

EnV will also be one of the first LEED rental towers in Chicago due to its use of low VOC products and paints, recycled materials and green roof. The standard luxury interior finishes will be installed, such as granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. A dog run, roof deck, pool, fire pit and wine storage lockers are also planned. And the high tech perks include Shop24 and V-Connect for residents. Rents for EnV’s apartments are expected to run between $1,500 and $4,500 per month, making them competitive with other Chicago Apartments.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at 2:57 pm and is filed under Mortgage Information.