After almost four years of planning, design, construction, and hard work… the new Clarendale senior housing project in Portage Park is just about finished! Rising up from a much-maligned, formerly-vacant lot, the soaring 10-story building is a major improvement and big step forward for the redevelopment of the historic “Six Corners” intersection.
Salesman Clark worked on this project from its earliest stages, sampling many different color combinations of brick to the design team over the years. And we just love the way this custom 60/40 blend of amber-hued “Desert Sand” with darker “Tumbleweed” Interstate Brick highlights the many different patterns across the facade! Basketweave sections divide windows, soldier courses divide levels, and subtle insets and outsets create a plethora of visual interest. The blend alternates with more monotone expanses of “Smokey Mountain” towards the top, cleverly breaking up the massing of this 258-unit structure. In addition to the standard utility-size material, we also provided custom special shapes to address some of the unusual angles required by this triangular property.
Amenities are set to include a private outdoor terrace, library, grocery store, restaurants, a theater and salon, frequent shuttles to local destinations, and tons of programming for the building’s lucky future residents.
LOCATION: 4715 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60641
GC: Ryan Companies
MASON: J&E Duff
PRODUCTS SUPPLIED: Interstate Brick
