The Wilmore
Level Architecture Incorporated · Chicago, IL
Overview
The Wilmore is a mixed-use building located in Chicago’s historic Uptown neighborhood. It comprises 62 residential units and spans five stories, offering considerable amenities, as well as a sizable lobby, two commercial tenant spaces, and a 16-car parking garage. The project’s multi-dimensional façade features subtly folded aluminum composite panels that catch and reflect light dynamically throughout the course of the day. This Transit Oriented Development facilitates easy access to all Chicago has to offer.
The Wilmore is a mixed-use building in Chicago’s historic Uptown neighborhood. It comprises 62 residential units and spans five stories, with its ground floor housing a sizable lobby, two commercial tenant spaces, and a 16-car parking garage. Apartment layouts consist of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The project’s unique, multi-dimensional façade features subtly folded aluminum composite panels that catch and reflect light dynamically throughout the course of the day. The top floor of the building steps back from the street significantly on all elevations, keeping the massing low while creating opportunity for spacious decks and landscaping for all fifth floor units. The ground floor commercial space receives maximum glazing for retail exposure, which also gives the building a lighter appearance, as though the upper floors are floating. Units were designed to maximize natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows and reflective concrete floor finishes. Additional amenities include a southeast-facing rooftop deck, an indoor lounge, a bike room, and a dog run. The building is located in convenient proximity to many public transit options, including the CTA Wilson Red and Purple Lines. This means residents not only have easy access to all the incredible offerings of the Uptown area, but are also never far from downtown Chicago, Lake Michigan, and neighboring Andersonville.
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