Chicago Architecture Blog had the details Monday about a new condo development, soon to be wedged alongside Trump Tower, at 403 North Wabash Avenue.
A renovation permit was issued August 2, reading:
“DEMOLITION ONLY: NON-STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING PLAZA ABOVE A 4 LEVEL PARKING GARAGE INCLUDING REMOVAL OF PLANTERS, PAVING AND SITE ELEMENTS FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION”
That “future construction” is Renelle on the River. The 17-story-high Renelle will bring 45 three- and four-bedroom luxury condominiums to River North. Designed by bKL Architecture, Renelle is being developed by the Belgravia Realty Group (they’re building CA Washington in the West Loop.) McHugh Construction will be on the build.
- The doomed plaza, with 405 North Wabash in the background.
- Renelle has banners along Wabash Avenue.
- A rendering from the Renelle website.
- Another Renelle website rendering. All condos will have river views, even if the tower isn’t *on* the river.
- The demolition-as-renovation permit.