Leopardo, GMA Construction Break Ground on Office-to-Multifamily Conversion Project in Chicago

Chicago City Council approves $66M in TIF funding for downtown office-to-apartment conversions

Downtown Chicago is getting a residential makeover, with two buildings set to transform into apartments. Find out how the city is supporting this project.

Ware Malcomb Begins Construction on Residential Conversion Project in Chicago - Construction Superintendent

Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, announced construction has begun on 79 W. Monroe, Chicago’s first office-to-residential conversion. Built in 1905, 79 W. Monroe is the oldest surviving commercial structure designed by Chicago Architect Jarvis Hunt. The renovation project includes converting seven floors to create 117 residential units (with 41 units affordable), an upscale lobby and a full indoor/outdoor amenity floor. On the ground fl

Leopardo, GMA Construction Break Ground on Office-to-Multifamily Conversion Project in Chicago

CHICAGO — A joint venture between Leopardo Cos. and GMA Construction Group has broken ground on 79 W. Monroe, Chicago’s first office-to-multifamily conversion under the city’s LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. Ware Malcomb is providing architecture and interior design services for the transformation of the 14-story property, which is known as the Rector Building and is located in The Loop. The project team includes developer R2 Cos. and buil…