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In the seven months since our last update, construction has wrapped at the site of Exhibit on Superior in Chicago. The 34-storey rental tower designed by bKL Architecture for Magellan Development Group and Mac Management has recently made its debut, and the most recent photos of the units and amenity spaces highlight the sophisticated sense of urban style that the project has achieved. Named after River North's trendy local arts scene, Exhibit on Superior's attention to detail, in terms of style and practical creative innovations to ease modern condo living, has been targeted towards younger, hip, urban, buyers. The tower's close proximity to transit, shops, galleries, restaurants, and bars, is in line with current market trends.
The project features a collection of 298 small but efficiently designed "convertible" or studio apartments, as well as one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with rents beginning at $1,700/month (USD) for a Murphy Bed-equipped "Junior Convertible" suite. Exhibit on Superior represents River North's growing cachet, especially among younger renters and buyers, and the tech-heavy inclusions such as keyless entry and smartphone integration are a reminder of the primary clientele.
Located on the fifth floor, a sizeable amenity space and public lounge, dubbed "Howie's" after the former Howard Johnson hotel which once occupied the space, has been decorated like a factory loft conversion. The rough plank flooring and wall accents, along with the modern furniture and abstract art installations, wet bar, and large-screen TV, are likely to make it a popular gathering area for many of the building's more socially inclined residents.
Playfully marketed as a space to pick up holiday and birthday cards, the mail room has been clearly marked out, as likely for explanatory purposes as to highlight the millennial demographic for whom this building is meant.
While it will still be some months before the sprawling outdoor pool and terrace can be enjoyed, the feature will more than likely prove very popular. The amenity space will transition well from day to night as the pool, barbecue pits, and rooftop garden are the perfect place to entertain during the summer. Beyond this and Howie's lounge, Exhibit on Superior will also feature a fully equipped gym and fitness centre, along with an additional coffee-house-chic waiting room at ground level, complete with trendy wall art, thus adding to the building's urban credentials.
A welcome addition to Chicago's River North District, Exhibit on Superior has already become a fixture of the neighbourhood. the addition of roughly 500 new residents adds to the ever-increasing urban vibrancy of the area, as the structure is now a part of Chicago's ongoing urban transformation.
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