Details have been revealed for the second building within the long-dormant Riverline development at 910 South Wells Street in the South Loop. These details come as the Chicago Department of Planning and Development approves the revised site plan for 910 Wells. Efforts for the project are being led by CMK Companies, with Gensler serving as the design architect.
Riverline site map. 910 Wells (green) – 1010 Wells (red).
The tower will rise near the northern edge of Riverline, replacing half of an existing parking lot bounded by an extension of Taylor Street to the south. This extension is also earmarked for a future bridge over the Chicago River, according to the plans. Additionally, south of Taylor Street will be the first phase of Riverline at 1010 South Wells Street, which began light foundation work earlier this year.
Overall site plan of 910 S Wells St by Gensler
The original plans for Riverline called for a north–south-oriented tower; this has since been flipped to run east–west to allow for an additional tower to the north, adjacent to River City. In preparation for this, the site will include a large entry drive that will eventually connect to the parking garages of both towers.
Riverwalk section of 910 S Wells St by Gensler
Extending west from the driveway will be a landscaped pedestrian walkway with a water feature that connects to an extension of the riverwalk. The building itself will occupy the southeast corner of the site and will rise 28 stories, topping out at 310 feet in height. This includes a large three-story podium that will primarily contain 137 parking spaces.
Ground plan of 910 S Wells St by Gensler
The ground floor will feature a spacious resident amenity area opening onto a riverfront terrace and the aforementioned walkway. There will also be a recessed lobby and approximately 3,300 square feet of retail space along Wells Street, complemented by a small outdoor plaza. The tower above will house 350 residential units, likely consisting of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.
Elevations of 910 S Wells St by Gensler
Of the total unit count, 70 will be designated as affordable. The tower will be clad in a multi-toned glass curtain wall, while the podium will be wrapped in an undulating metal screen. The project is now cleared to proceed once permits are obtained and financing is secured. While a construction timeline has not yet been established, it is expected to rise after 1010 Wells is completed.
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