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1000Mis an apartment complex in theHistoric Michigan Boulevard Districtportion ofMichigan Avenuein the ChicagoLoop.Designed byHelmut Jahnand Kara Mann, the building is a 73-story, 832-foot (253.6 m) tall tower located at 1000 SouthMichigan Avenue.
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Alternative names | 1000 South Michigan |
General information | |
Status | Topped-out |
Type | Apartment Complex |
Location | Historic Michigan Boulevard Districtin theChicago Loop |
Address | 1000 SouthMichigan Avenue,Chicago, IL 60605 |
Construction started | December 2021 |
Estimated completion | Late 2024 / Early 2025 |
Management | JK Equities, Time Equities and Oak Capitals |
Height | |
Roof | 805 feet (245.4 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 74 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Helmut Jahn |
Main contractor | James McHugh Construction |
Website | |
https://1000mchicago / |

Construction on 1000M began in December of 2019 but was halted for a time due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.It ultimately opened in June 2024. The building was the final project designed by Jahn.[1][2]
History
editConstruction was temporarily halted due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[3]It began again in late 2021/early 2022.[4][2]The building officially opened in June 2024.[1]
A showroom for the building opened in 2017, with ascale modelof the tower and four model units.[5]The showroom also contained a video wall that displayed the view as would be seen from whatever unit a potential buyer is considering, thanks to footage recorded using helicopters and drones.[6]
Location
editThe building is located in what was previously a vacant lot at 1000 South Michigan in theHistoric Michigan Boulevard Districtin downtownChicago, Illinois.[7]The site borders the 100-foot (30.5 m) Lightner Building at 1006 South Michigan and the 272-foot (82.9 m) Karpen-Standard Oil Building at 910 South Michigan. Located on the edge ofGrant Park,the building will have views of the park andLake Michigan.
Ownership
editThe building is a joint venture between New York-based firms JK Equities and Time Equities, and Oak Capital.[8][9]
Architecture
editThe building was designed by architectHelmut Jahn.The tower is largely composed of glass with aluminum horizontal spandrels flanking each floor.[citation needed]The tower is capped with a 2 story east facing amenity space including an protected terrace with views toward Lake Michigan.[10]Natural-finished aluminum spandrels, or bands between floors of the building, will create the image of a lightweight building.[8]
Ethan Coleman, the development manager for Time Equities, and Jordan Karlik, a founder of JK Equities, talked toCrain’s Chicago Businessabout the design in March 2017. Coleman said the design of the tower "is something that really maximizes the light and views that residents will have." Karlik added of the architect, "Helmut was very passionate" about the exterior design of 1000 South Michigan Avenue.[8]
Interior design
editKara Mann, of Kara Mann Design, designed the interiors of the building, including the outdoor and amenity spaces.[11]Mann said she wanted the interiors to have "a purity and lightness."[6]
Previous building designs
editPlans for the building were released in August 2015.[12]Although the historic district zoning has height restrictions of 425 feet (129.5m), on September 23, 2015 theCity Clerk of Chicago's website posted that the building was planned to have a rooftop terrace reaching 1,030 feet (313.9 m).[13]Blair Kaminof theChicago Tribunelater wrote that plans called for a 1,001-foot (305.1 m) tower. Eventually, the building was redesigned to stand 832 feet (253.6 m).[7]The plan was approved on April 22, 2016.[14]Instead of the more common setback architectural design, the original building would have had overhangs on its south face with successively larger rising cubes that Blair Kamin referred to as presenting a "striking, if somewhat precarious, effect".[15]
Based on an October 29, 2015 presentation, the planned 506-unit building was to include 358 condominiums and 148 rental apartments between the 100-foot (30.5 m) Lightner Building at 1006 South Michigan and the 272-foot (82.9 m) Karpen-Standard Oil Building at 910 South Michigan on what has been a vacant lot.[15]The early designs for the building included an 85th-floor roof deck for condo residents.[9]The property, which overlooksGrant Park,had been owned by Warren Barr who had plans for a 40-story condominium tower until he lost ownership throughforeclosuretoFirst American Bankin a July 2010 proceeding that saw the property sell for $11.3 million.[16][12]If completed, the building will surpass the 430-foot (131.1 m) Metropolitan Tower at 310 South Michigan as the Historic Michigan Boulevard District's tallest structure.[15]Even after redesigns reducing the building's height, it remained the tallest building alongMichigan Avenuein theHistoric Michigan Boulevard Districtacross fromGrant Park.[17]
Height
editThe Commission on Chicago Landmarks has jurisdiction over the proposal due to its placement in the Historic District.[15]In February 2016, The Landmark Commission considered formalizing a 900-foot (274.3 m) height restriction in the region of the historic district between 8th and 11th streets.[18]Subsequently, the tower's height was scaled-back to 832 feet (253.6 m) and the building was redesigned to employ the current curving silhouette.[19]
When completed, the building will surpassed the 430 feet (131.1 m)Metropolitan Towerat 310 South Michigan as the Historic Michigan Boulevard District's tallest structure.[15]It will also become the tallest building in the city south of theWillis Tower.Even after the shorter redesign, the building retained the claim as the tallest building alongMichigan Avenuein theHistoric Michigan Boulevard Districtacross fromGrant Parkand the 13thtallest building in the City of Chicago.[20][21]
Usage
editResidences include studios and penthouses.[citation needed]The building also contains 80,000 square feet of amenities, including a rooftop observation deck, a fitness center, and pools.[22]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abHarrington, Adam; Friedman, Stacy (June 13, 2024)."1000M, Chicago's newest luxury residential skyscraper, opens - CBS Chicago".RetrievedJune 14,2024.
- ^abKoziarz, Jay (October 24, 2019)."Construction begins on Helmut Jahn's 74-story tower that will alter the skyline".Curbed Chicago.RetrievedFebruary 9,2020.
- ^Ori, Ryan (June 5, 2020)."Construction halted on Helmut Jahn-designed skyscraper on South Michigan Avenue. Developers say it's because of COVID-19 safety concerns".Chicago Tribune.RetrievedJuly 11,2020.
- ^"1000M".RetrievedJuly 19,2017.
- ^"VIP Broker Event - 09.27.17 - Chicago Agent Magazine".Chicago Agent Magazine.RetrievedOctober 10,2017.
- ^ab"First look inside planned Helmut Jahn condo tower".Crain's Chicago Business.RetrievedOctober 5,2017.
- ^abLynch, Patrick (June 16, 2017)."Helmut Jahn-Designed Skyscraper to Rise on Chicago's Historic Michigan Avenue".Arch Daily.RetrievedJune 19,2017.
- ^abcRodkin, Dennis (March 23, 2017)."A New Look at planned Helmut Jahn condo tower".Crain's Chicago Business.RetrievedMarch 23,2017.
- ^abMatthews, David (October 30, 2015)."Sky-High Tower Proposed for Michigan Avenue Would Be 5th-Tallest in City".DNAinfo. Archived fromthe originalon November 22, 2015.RetrievedNovember 22,2015.
- ^LaTrace, A. J. (July 19, 2017)."Another look at the South Loop's upcoming 1000M tower".Curbed Chicago.RetrievedJuly 19,2017.
- ^Martin, Alison (June 15, 2017)."New South Loop Tower to Get Kara Mann Treatment".Chicagomag.
- ^abRodkin, Dennis (August 6, 2015)."Helmut Jahn designing tower planned for South Michigan Avenue".Crain's Chicago Business.RetrievedMarch 29,2017.
- ^Rodkin, Dennis (September 24, 2015)."Check out Helmut Jahn's new 86-story South Loop tower".Crain's Chicago Business.RetrievedMarch 29,2017.
- ^Ursini, Shawn (April 22, 2016)."Chicago Plan Commission Approves 1000 South Michigan".Curbed Chicago.RetrievedApril 27,2016.
- ^abcdeKamin, Blair (October 30, 2015)."Proposed South Michigan Avenue towers appealing, but need to strike balance".chicagotribune.RetrievedMarch 29,2017.
- ^Gallun, Alby (July 28, 2010)."Parcel near Grant Park auctioned for less than half its debt".Crain's Chicago Business.RetrievedNovember 20,2015.
- ^Kamin, Blair (March 1, 2016)."Helmut Jahn tower for South Michigan Avenue gets 200-foot trim".Chicago Tribune.RetrievedMarch 2,2016.
- ^Kamin, Blair."Chicago to consider height guidelines for South Michigan Avenue district".chicagotribune.RetrievedMarch 29,2017.
- ^Koziarz, Jay (March 23, 2017)."A detailed look at 1000M, Helmut Jahn's new 74-story South Loop condo tower".Curbed Chicago.RetrievedMarch 23,2017.
- ^Channick, Robert (January 19, 2017)."New skyline sprouting in South Loop as luxury apartment high-rise breaks ground".chicagotribune.RetrievedMarch 29,2017.
- ^"Helmut Jahn Tower May Lose Supertall Status With Height Cut".Curbed Chicago.RetrievedOctober 13,2017.
- ^"1000M Apartments at Grant Park | Luxury Chicago Apartments".1000M.RetrievedOctober 29,2024.