609 WEST RANDOLPH
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CLIENT:
VISTA PROPERTY GROUP
services:
architecture
sustainability:
LEED & WELL Building Standard
PROJECT DETAILS:
- office building
- 15 stories / 203'-4"
- ~100,000 GSF
- includes 601 west randolph
- 1890, orange-rated building
Developed by Vista Property Group, 609 West Randolph introduces a boutique office building to Chicago’s West Loop Gate neighborhood, bridging the historic character of Randolph Street with a contemporary workplace environment. Designed by Antunovich Associates, the 15-story office development delivers more than 100,000 square feet of flexible Class A workspace with expansive glazing that provides abundant daylight and views of the surrounding city. The project incorporates and preserves the adjacent 601 West Randolph, an 1890 orange-rated historic structure, creating a layered architectural composition that blends new construction with the site’s historic fabric. A dramatic 20-foot-tall entry lobby anchors the building along Randolph Street, establishing a welcoming arrival experience while activating the pedestrian streetscape. Located just steps from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the Clinton station, and several CTA bus routes, the building benefits from exceptional access to Chicago’s public transportation network.
The architectural design draws inspiration from the industrial loft buildings that define the West Loop, reinterpreting their proportions, materials, and structural expression through a contemporary lens. A masonry facade establishes a strong connection to the historic streetscape, while large warehouse-inspired windows introduce transparency, light, and modern performance. The building’s upper levels culminate in a penthouse amenity floor featuring a tenant lounge, meeting and conference spaces, wellness facilities, and an outdoor terrace with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. The design supports a flexible, health-focused workplace environment while reinforcing the neighborhood’s architectural legacy through a refined modern loft vernacular inspired by the historic industrial buildings of Randolph Street. 609 West Randolph represents a distinctive addition to the West Loop, contributing a thoughtfully designed contemporary office presence that strengthens the historic Randolph Street corridor.






