Larrabee Commons North Ave. & Larrabee St. Chicago, IL 60614 Client Larrabee Commons Partners Size 49 Dwelling Units 3 Stories 88 Parking Spaces 108,000 GSF 2.5 Acres Nearly two-thirds of a city block, this 2.5-acre site achieves both high urban density and expansive green space. With density enhanced by construction above an intimately scaled auto court, three story townhome units front both exterior streets and a serene, secluded, interior commons. Concrete masonry is used to express the unusual variety of unit configurations derived from the plan, with brick, stone, and delicate steel details yielding visually rich compositions. Builder’s Choice Merit Award, from Builder Magazine Silver Award, Excellence in Masonry, from the Illinois Indiana Masonry Council Design Award, from the National Concrete Masonry Association