PAPPA G EOR G E HAYMES Basecamp River North
PA P PA G E O R G E H AY M E S
Basecamp River North 1009 N. Cleveland Ave. Chicago, IL 60610 Client 450 Oak LLC Size 57 Dwelling Units 2 and 3 Stories 102 Parking Spaces 123,273 GSF Based on Chicago’s modernist architectural traditions, Basecamp River North focuses on efficient living, using high quality materials and building to a human scale. These values can be seen throughout the project, from the pedestrian walkways, to the open floor plans inside the homes. In this tradition, Basecamp consists of 48 two or three story luxury rowhomes with two-car garages. The units include roof decks as well as floor-to-ceiling windows, balancing a life with privacy and social integration. On the former site of the Cabrini Green public housing projects, the development team promoted socio-economic diversity by building 10 units that are financially accessible to a wider clientele. These units maintain the same level of detail on the exterior and vary only slightly with interior finishes. Natural materials, such as concrete, steel and wood, make up the project’s palette, simultaneously performing on a sustainable level as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Evidence of this aesthetic can be seen in places from the facade to the detailed railings and kitchens. The scale of the project contrasts the density of nearby high-rise buildings and creates variation in the urban landscape. By constructing a low-rise project, we were able to create a pocket in the city that is full of light and air, and maintains unobstructed views of the city. Overall the project focuses on functionality and has achieved improvements in the quality of life for its residents, the surrounding community and the city of Chicago as a whole.
Basecamp River North 1009 N. Cleveland Ave. Chicago, IL 60610 Client 450 Oak LLC Size 57 Dwelling Units 2 and 3 Stories 102 Parking Spaces 123,273 GSF Based on Chicago’s modernist architectural traditions, Basecamp River North focuses on efficient living, using high quality materials and building to a human scale. These values can be seen throughout the project, from the pedestrian walkways, to the open floor plans inside the homes. In this tradition, Basecamp consists of 48 two or three story luxury rowhomes with two-car garages. The units include roof decks as well as floor-to-ceiling windows, balancing a life with privacy and social integration. On the former site of the Cabrini Green public housing projects, the development team promoted socio-economic diversity by building 10 units that are financially accessible to a wider clientele. These units maintain the same level of detail on the exterior and vary only slightly with interior finishes. Natural materials, such as concrete, steel and wood, make up the project’s palette, simultaneously performing on a sustainable level as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Evidence of this aesthetic can be seen in places from the facade to the detailed railings and kitchens. The scale of the project contrasts the density of nearby high-rise buildings and creates variation in the urban landscape. By constructing a low-rise project, we were able to create a pocket in the city that is full of light and air, and maintains unobstructed views of the city. Overall the project focuses on functionality and has achieved improvements in the quality of life for its residents, the surrounding community and the city of Chicago as a whole.
