Sterling Bay and bKL Reveal Plans for New Building in West Loop
The proposed 33-story residential tower will feature ground-floor retail and 320 residential units. Located just steps away from the Morgan Green Line stop, the structure has a glassy exterior and two distinct facades.
YIMBY Provides a Construction Update on Cirrus and Cascade
Final cladding and landscaping is underway at Cirrus and Cascade! The residential towers feature glass and bronze-panel facades, creating a more organic aesthetic.
bKL’s Humboldt Park Design Featured in Crain’s
The conceptual rendering is part of the Invest South/West initiative, which aims to revitalize communities on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Cirrus and Cascade featured in Urbanize Chicago
bKL-designed Cirrus and Cascade are wrapping up construction. The properties, developed by Magellan and Lendlease, will welcome their first residents this summer and fall.
bKL Featured in Chicago Architect
bKL Architecture was featured as 2020 AIA Chicago Firm of the Year in the Spring Issue of Chicago Architect. Principals Tom Kerwin, Danielle Tillman, Jon Gately, and Juan Robles discussed bKL’s first 10 years and why they feel optimistic about a post-pandemic environment.
Construction Reaches 15th Floor at bKL designed 300 N. Michigan
YIMBY Chicago features a construction update for bKL designed 300 N. Michigan Avenue.
bKL’s Danielle Tillman Receives 2021 AIA Young Architects Award!
We are honored to announce that bKL Managing Principal Danielle Tillman has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2021 AIA Young Architects Award. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers. Danielle’s work with bKL has encompassed large-scale endeavors like our Wolf Point West residential tower on the Chicago River, as well as projects that deal more closely with uplifting the Chicago community, such as the renovation of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch Library. Her leadership continues to elevate our team to new heights. We can’t wait to see what’s next! Congratulations, Danielle!
bKL’s Danielle Tillman Featured as Local Leader
bKL Managing Principal Danielle Tillman was featured as this month’s local leader in Chicago Star Media!
New West Loop Project Featured in Crain’s
bKL’s 320-unit residential tower design for Sterling Bay is discussed.
ARL Now Reports Proposal for Hazel National Landing Moves Forward
The development will contain two residential buildings along with ground floor retail and an open park space. ARL Now quotes bKL Founding Principal Tom Kerwin: “We’re very excited about the vibrancy and potential of this project, not only for the buildings but the public open space.”