1K Fulton Named CCRE Redevelopment of the Year
HPA-designed buildings have won a CCRE project award three years in a row
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Chicago Architect Magazine Highlights 1K Fulton in Cover Story
Two additional HPA projects — the Chicago Motor Club and the Chicago Athletic Association — are also profiled in the March/April issue
Chicago Athletic Association Opens to the Public for First Time Since 1893
Chicago, IL (May, 28th 2015) HPA Celebrates CAA Grand Opening Ceremony on May 27th The Chicago Athletic Association hotel celebrated its grand opening on May 27, 2015. The Henry Ives Cobb-designed building, which served as a private athletic social club upon its opening in 1893, is now open to the public for the first time… Read more »
Chicago Athletic Association Wins AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award
The Chicago Athletic Association was honored with a Design Excellence Award from the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architecture. The project earned a Citation of Merit in the Distinguished Building category. Jim Plunkard and Paul Alessandro of HPA were joined by Brad Nichols of AJ Capital Partners and Mike Lemmons and Mark Evans of Bulley… Read more »
619 S. LaSalle Under Construction
Historic Printer’s Row loft building to be converted into apartments
Historic Chicago Motor Club Renovation Complete
Chicago, IL (July 13, 2015) Renovation Brings New Life to Historic Art Deco Skyscraper Following a two-year long renovation, the historic Chicago Motor Club building has reopened as the Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown. The property, which is a Chicago Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, celebrated its grand opening on July… Read more »
HPA Completes New AC Hotel in Chicago
Chicago, IL (June 6th, 2015) AC Hotel Officially Opens The much anticipated AC Hotel at 630 N. Rush St. in downtown Chicago, has opened. The new property is the first hotel in Illinois for the Marriott-branded, Spain-based AC Hotel chain. HPA served as the architect of record on both the interior and exterior renovation of… Read more »
HPA Interiors Group 15 Year Anniversary
Chicago, IL (September 30, 2015) The HPA Interiors Group Celebrates 15th Anniversary The HPA Interiors Group is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since HPA was founded in 1987, the firm has valued interior design as an important aspect of our architectural work. In 2000, HPA formed the Interiors Group to make our building designs more holistic,… Read more »
HPA Receives ASID Illinois Design Excellence Award
Chicago, IL (September 21, 2015) HPA Receives Design Excellence Award from the ASID Illinois HPA’s Interiors Group was honored with a Design Excellence Award from the Illinois chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). AMLI Lofts was named “First Place – Hospitality” at the Celebration of Design Gala held on September 18, 2015,… Read more »
HPA Submits Design Proposal for Chicago Architectural Biennial Lakefront Kiosk Competition
Kiosk Design Based on Chicago’s Iconic Rooftop Water Tanks HPA’s design proposal for the Chicago Architecture Biennial Lakefront Kiosk Competition draws inspiration from the iconic rooftop water tanks that historically dotted Chicago’s skyline. The architectural competition was organized by the Chicago Architecture Biennial in partnership with the Chicago Park District, and is intended to support… Read more »
HPA Supports Movember Fundraiser
Sixteen brave HPA staffers competed in a friendly office challenge during “Movember,” raising more than $1,300 for the Movember Foundation. Winners of the highest pledges in their category sported their jaunty mustaches on December 1st, which included the Tom Selleck, Clark Gable, Abe Lincoln – and even the Gamemaster from the Hunger Games. Funds were donated to… Read more »
Inaugural 5K to 1K Neighborhood Run Takes Place in Fulton Market
11 HPA Runners participated in the April 12th race benefitting The Cara Program
No. 9 Walton Breaks Ground
Chicago, IL (June 30th, 2015) No. 9 Walton Groundbreaking Ceremony On June 29th, 2015 the development and design team celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new No. 9 Walton. The opening was attended by members of the project team including project developer JDL, financiers Cindat and iStar Financial, project architect Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, interior designer… Read more »
Parc Huron Earns EPA Top Honors for Energy Efficiency
Chicago, IL (August 17, 2015) Parc Huron Receives EPA ENERGY STAR Certification Parc Huron, a 221 unit luxury rental high-rise in Chicago’s River north neighborhood, has received ENERGY STAR certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA, the ENERGY STAR certification designates the building as “an energy-efficient top performer that saves money… Read more »
Promenade Shops of Briargate Undergoes Retail Expansion
First of two retail buildings under construction at Colorado Springs lifestyle center
SMPS Chicago Features Tour of Soho House Chicago
HPA design team gives presentation about the Fulton Market adaptive reuse project on February 11
ULI Presents Findings to the City of Woodstock on Courthouse Preservation
ULI Presents Findings to the City of Woodstock on Courthouse Preservation On April 22, a Urban Land Institute(ULI) Technical Assistance Panel, led by HPA Partner Ray Hartshorne, presented recommendations for the preservation of the Old McHenry County Courthouse property in Woodstock, Illinois. The Courthouse, built in 1858, is part of a largely intact Historic Square… Read more »