900 CLARK STREET
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
CLIENT:
CONTINUUM DEVELOPMENT
services:
architecture, INTERIOR design
PROJECT DETAILS:
- 26 STORIES / 298'-0"
- 360 APARTMENTS
- 307,604 SF BUILDING AREA
- 112 pARKING sPACES / 360 BICYCLE PARKING SPACES
Antunovich Associates designed a contemporary, 26-story mixed-use residential tower that transforms an underutilized portion of the existing Church Street Plaza commercial complex in downtown Evanston. Featuring a modern architectural expression with expansive glazing and a transparent, light-filled appearance, the development reimagines an underutilized retail and theater property as a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project introduces 360 new rental residences, including 20% affordable housing, and approximately 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail, bringing new residents to the heart of downtown Evanston. The new building occupies the northern portion of the existing site, allowing the remaining theater and retail uses to continue operating while creating a renewed presence along Clark Street and Maple Avenue.
The development takes advantage of its highly walkable, transit-oriented location, with convenient access to both Metra and CTA rail service, as well as downtown shopping, dining, and other amenities. The ground-floor design enhances the surrounding public realm with expanded sidewalks, new landscaping and street trees, pedestrian-oriented retail, and opportunities for outdoor dining. Residential amenities include a rooftop pool and terrace, fitness center, club room, private event space, and co-working areas. Sustainable design strategies include a high-performance building envelope, energy-efficient mechanical systems, all-electric residential appliances, LED lighting, and bird-friendly building design, with a target of Three Green Globes certification. A significant component of the project's sustainability strategy is a large rooftop solar array installed on the existing Church Street Plaza building, providing renewable energy to both the existing commercial complex and the new residential tower.
