Embry West Loop is a sixteen-story condominium tower with 58 units, including Duplexes, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units, and two penthouse units.   The building is located at 21 N May Street in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Embry was designed from the inside out, with attention given to column-free unit layouts, large private terraces, and views.  The lower-level units engage the tree-lined street and vibrant West Loop neighborhood, while upper-level units have oversized terraces with east views of the city skyline.  The building features private elevator access, and amenities including an outdoor terrace, chef’s kitchen, gym, and dog walk, spa and indoor parking.

Forge is serving as Owner’s representative, supporting Sulo Development for the entire duration of the project including entitlement, design, permitting procurement and construction.  In addition to Sulo Development and Forge, the project team includes Lamar Johnson Collaborative as the designer/AOR, interior design KARA MANN, and McHugh Construction as the Construction Manager.

Construction began in early 2022 and will be delivered in the Fall of 2023.

1500 Sheridan Road is an existing 10 story multi-family residential condominium building, with below grade parking, and located in Wilmette, IL. The building consists of 110 residential units with the eastern facing units having exterior balconies with lake Michigan views.  The building was constructed in the late 1960’s of cast-in-place concrete. 

Forge was engaged by the Homeowner Association to provide Project Management services, assisting the Board and Property Manager with several capital improvement projects.  The projects include the restoration/repair of existing resident balconies and upgrades to the existing Life Safety system to meet current code requirements.

The balcony project was on going prior to Forges engagement and is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2023.  The Life Safety project began with the feasibility phase in early 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in Mid-2024.  

Woodlawn Residential Commons is the newest residence hall at the University of Chicago, built in a partnership between the University of Chicago and Capstone Development Partners.  The P3 project featuring 1200 beds and a new Dining Hall, opened in Fall 2020. Forge was engaged with Capstone as the project's Scheduling Consultant, tasked with visiting the project site on a regular basis to assess the progress of construction against the project schedule, and provided recommendations for schedule improvements to ensure the facility was completed on time for student move-in.

Hayden West Loop is a nine-story luxury condominium tower with 28 units, including 4 penthouse units.   The building is located at 1109 W Washington Street in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago.  The building features private elevator access,  outdoor terraces, and indoor parking.

After the start of construction, the developer (Sulo Development) decided to engage a project manager to assist with the oversight and delivery of the project. Chip Weir served as Owner’s representative, supporting Sulo Development for the balance of the construction phase, through unit deliveries and close out.  The project team included Booth Hansen as the designer/AOR and Macon Construction as the Construction Manager.

Construction began in 2017 and was completed in 2019.

Developed by Loukas Development and designed by BKL Architects, the Van Buren is a new 12-story apartment building in Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood. The Grecian-inspired building is comprised of white metal panels, and a deep blue retail base creating a dynamic presence and gateway to the historic neighborhood. The 184,000 sf transit-oriented project is comprised of 148 residential units, ground floor retail, 65 interior parking stalls, landscaped terraces, and a green roof. Tenant amenities include a roof top pool, outdoor kitchens, landscaped areas, fitness center, amenity room, and dog run.

Chip Weir provided owner’s representation services, supporting Loukas Development for the duration of the project including permitting, procurement, and construction.

Construction began in 2017 and was completed in 2018.