400 NORTH MORGAN
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CLIENT:
vista property
services:
architecture, INTERIOR design, Procurement
PROJECT DETAILS:
- 24 STORIES / 285'-0"
- 427 APARTMENTS
- 409,920 SF BUILDING AREA
- 7,000 SF RETAIL AREA
- 149 PARKING SPACES / 427 bicycle parking spaces
Located at the northwest corner of Morgan and Kinzie Streets in Chicago’s Fulton Market district, 400 North Morgan is an exciting new 23-story mixed-use development that brings together 427 residential units, ground-floor retail, and a significant new outdoor open space. A defining feature of the project is the creation of a landscaped public green space that provides an inviting outdoor environment for recreation, relaxation, and neighborhood gathering. Designed to serve residents of 400 North Morgan, as well as the surrounding community, this substantial investment in the public realm brings meaningful open space to an increasingly urban neighborhood. By integrating this outdoor amenity directly into the building's overall design, the project creates a stronger connection between residential living and the surrounding streetscape.
The architecture establishes a strong urban presence through a composition of contrasting materials and carefully articulated forms. A masonry base anchors the building to the established architectural character of Fulton Market, while a contemporary tower of glass and black metal introduces a bold, refined aesthetic. The dark metal façade provides depth and contrast against expansive areas of glazing, creating a modern expression that balances solidity with transparency. At the ground level, the building's massing is carefully arranged to frame the new open space, establishing a welcoming relationship between the architecture and the public realm. Together, these elements create a distinctive addition to Fulton Market, combining contemporary residential design with a meaningful contribution to the neighborhood's open space and pedestrian environment.
