tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:58:44 +0000Chicago Real Estate Blog. Specializing in Micro Chicago.http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/noreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)Blogger172125Uniquechicagohttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2701455423978510934Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:26:00 +00002009-09-08T08:25:37.285-07:00Distressed homesBank Owned Propertychicago real estatereoNearly every street in our great city of Chicago has been plagued with foreclosed aka. Bank Owned REOs, and therefore taking on a new name of a "distressed property". My daily routes and showings consist of 75% distressed homes that are either vacant or semi occupied(squad). Therefore I see a lot of things at all* market levels. Some of the most interesting places land over on my Flickr http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/3zVoC_pthmI/distressed-chicago.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=3zVoC_pthmI:SFky7FUNuJ0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=3zVoC_pthmI:SFky7FUNuJ0:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=3zVoC_pthmI:SFky7FUNuJ0:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=3zVoC_pthmI:SFky7FUNuJ0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=3zVoC_pthmI:SFky7FUNuJ0:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=3zVoC_pthmI:SFky7FUNuJ0:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=3zVoC_pthmI:SFky7FUNuJ0:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/3zVoC_pthmI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/09/distressed-chicago.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2455740992353967562Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:56:00 +00002009-08-21T19:49:46.977-07:00chicago architectureJust sayingCan't help to wonder about the future of our 'L' system (sometimes called "L", El, EL, or L) as I compare it's progress and up keep to immediate surroundings (e.g. Silver Tower in the background). It's astonishing to know that the oldest section of the 'L' dates from 1892, making it the second-oldest rapid transit system in the Americas after New York. Sure, you can say the structure has a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/l36MDxc3AVo/new-structures-old-infrastructure-same.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=l36MDxc3AVo:bgNou9aKclw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=l36MDxc3AVo:bgNou9aKclw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=l36MDxc3AVo:bgNou9aKclw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=l36MDxc3AVo:bgNou9aKclw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=l36MDxc3AVo:bgNou9aKclw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=l36MDxc3AVo:bgNou9aKclw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=l36MDxc3AVo:bgNou9aKclw:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/l36MDxc3AVo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/08/new-structures-old-infrastructure-same.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2901977350070392377Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +00002009-07-22T23:07:14.274-07:00Bank ownedchicago real estateForeclosuresToday as I drove to a showing in the Tri Taylor neighborhood of Chicago, a thought (more like a twit ) came to my head. I realized that the single most exciting thing about today's real estate market is the idea that "Foreclosures = Creative Freedom." How, you ask?Consider that most REOs (bank owned properties) had been vacant for at least 3 months, vandalized, and/or the previous rehab job was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/55f9uxO9hIE/foreclosures-creative-freedom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=55f9uxO9hIE:P7vfuSsK8Gc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=55f9uxO9hIE:P7vfuSsK8Gc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=55f9uxO9hIE:P7vfuSsK8Gc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=55f9uxO9hIE:P7vfuSsK8Gc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=55f9uxO9hIE:P7vfuSsK8Gc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=55f9uxO9hIE:P7vfuSsK8Gc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=55f9uxO9hIE:P7vfuSsK8Gc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/55f9uxO9hIE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/07/foreclosures-creative-freedom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-6081239701100169544Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:16:00 +00002009-07-20T23:20:46.783-07:00chicago architectureBurnhamBurnham Memorial Design Competition Entries - Phase IIFirst Place: David Woodhouse ArchitectsThe Memorial offers an opportunity to reconnect the site—disconnected from the whole by Lake Shore Drive—by completing the geometry and providing a public anchor to the southeast corner of Grant Park. Placing the Memorial in the exact corner, from its elevated position, allows the visitor to make this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/GDdZw8BqtBc/burnham-memorial-design-competition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=GDdZw8BqtBc:uQDvtk9LWPE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=GDdZw8BqtBc:uQDvtk9LWPE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=GDdZw8BqtBc:uQDvtk9LWPE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=GDdZw8BqtBc:uQDvtk9LWPE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=GDdZw8BqtBc:uQDvtk9LWPE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=GDdZw8BqtBc:uQDvtk9LWPE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=GDdZw8BqtBc:uQDvtk9LWPE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/GDdZw8BqtBc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/07/burnham-memorial-design-competition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2963856691669629386Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:43:00 +00002009-07-06T22:12:09.796-07:00chicago architecturechicago tourschicago real estateChicago NeighborhoodsWhat was the last time you looped your neighborhood? or "Looped the Loop" for that matter? This question can be answered differently depending on the actual neighborhood your living in. But perhaps Loop residence have it a bit easier considering that it's been almost 3 years since Chicago Loop Alliance, or CLP for short, introduced its new “Loop the Loop” educational walking tour program to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/nRIdH1doFOQ/loop-your-neighborhood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nRIdH1doFOQ:bovKFlvfPhk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nRIdH1doFOQ:bovKFlvfPhk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=nRIdH1doFOQ:bovKFlvfPhk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nRIdH1doFOQ:bovKFlvfPhk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nRIdH1doFOQ:bovKFlvfPhk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=nRIdH1doFOQ:bovKFlvfPhk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nRIdH1doFOQ:bovKFlvfPhk:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/nRIdH1doFOQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/07/loop-your-neighborhood.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-3463374956328686967Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:37:00 +00002009-06-24T21:43:48.812-07:00chicagoYes, Chicago is known for its Architecture but did you know it has some funky weather as well? I took few pics on the iPhone over in Logan Square Neighborhood from a roof top facing north west and was pleasantly surprised when I put them together.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/ipx48k9KzTU/chitown-weather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=ipx48k9KzTU:cofjmf0UGms:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=ipx48k9KzTU:cofjmf0UGms:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=ipx48k9KzTU:cofjmf0UGms:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=ipx48k9KzTU:cofjmf0UGms:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=ipx48k9KzTU:cofjmf0UGms:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=ipx48k9KzTU:cofjmf0UGms:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=ipx48k9KzTU:cofjmf0UGms:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/ipx48k9KzTU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/06/chitown-weather.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-6423421355971248124Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:26:00 +00002009-06-09T18:55:20.105-07:00South Loop condoschicago architectureEarlier today I snapped this iPhone shot of what some call the Great Wall of South Loop, and was rather amazed how the design of these Pappageorge Haymes towers named appropriately "One Museum Park East and West" correlate with the surroundings. The fact of the matter is that in contrast to 340 on the Park, the HMO buildings or Outer Drive East building, PHs design of 1MPE&W does not completely http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/zqfVxujFCbw/great-wall-of-south-loop-raising.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=zqfVxujFCbw:f9W3qSipMjg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=zqfVxujFCbw:f9W3qSipMjg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=zqfVxujFCbw:f9W3qSipMjg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=zqfVxujFCbw:f9W3qSipMjg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=zqfVxujFCbw:f9W3qSipMjg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=zqfVxujFCbw:f9W3qSipMjg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=zqfVxujFCbw:f9W3qSipMjg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/zqfVxujFCbw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/06/great-wall-of-south-loop-raising.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2982793638732911126Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:55:00 +00002009-06-08T11:04:19.700-07:00chicagoarchitectureThe beauty of Chicago can be appreciated in many ways. From emerging river walks to amazing architecture all around the city. Well, now that our 'beloved' Mayor Daley noticed Beijing and Shanghai with similar city models - he wants one for himself as well - or for the citizens to enjoy, either one will work for me if you ask. Beginning this week, a 25- by-35-foot model of the city will be open http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/PiQQMObcnqE/chicago-displayed-in-miniature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=PiQQMObcnqE:PLW4GevX0O4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=PiQQMObcnqE:PLW4GevX0O4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=PiQQMObcnqE:PLW4GevX0O4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=PiQQMObcnqE:PLW4GevX0O4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=PiQQMObcnqE:PLW4GevX0O4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=PiQQMObcnqE:PLW4GevX0O4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=PiQQMObcnqE:PLW4GevX0O4:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/PiQQMObcnqE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/06/chicago-displayed-in-miniature.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-1199082657378640379Tue, 26 May 2009 03:53:00 +00002009-05-25T20:59:18.435-07:00chicagoBank owned foreclosuresreoCan't say no this this price thought!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/h7uSwnqFNjY/ugly-good-deal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=h7uSwnqFNjY:InKHsduLwDs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=h7uSwnqFNjY:InKHsduLwDs:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=h7uSwnqFNjY:InKHsduLwDs:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=h7uSwnqFNjY:InKHsduLwDs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=h7uSwnqFNjY:InKHsduLwDs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=h7uSwnqFNjY:InKHsduLwDs:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=h7uSwnqFNjY:InKHsduLwDs:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/h7uSwnqFNjY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/05/ugly-good-deal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2318687956910403422Sun, 24 May 2009 22:17:00 +00002009-05-24T15:28:04.617-07:00real estatestreetervillechicago architecturehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/NHUvkhNkRr4/north-streeterville-wall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NHUvkhNkRr4:FNQFKp1MUFE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NHUvkhNkRr4:FNQFKp1MUFE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=NHUvkhNkRr4:FNQFKp1MUFE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NHUvkhNkRr4:FNQFKp1MUFE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NHUvkhNkRr4:FNQFKp1MUFE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=NHUvkhNkRr4:FNQFKp1MUFE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NHUvkhNkRr4:FNQFKp1MUFE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/NHUvkhNkRr4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/05/north-streeterville-wall.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2985525342168457696Fri, 08 May 2009 16:06:00 +00002009-05-08T11:30:45.226-07:00chicagoUkrainian Villagesmart homesWest townEast VillageIt seems as if the idea of smart homes integrated into Chicago grid isn't that far off. In some cases city, state and federal programs allow for grants and tax brakes when using accepted techniques. Most new structures share common characteristics of functionality and aesthetic design . Take for instance in West Town neighborhood of Chicago, on a boundary between Ukrainian Village and East http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/nIpUBA9FO4w/smart-home-standard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nIpUBA9FO4w:BkMY-GC4VAY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nIpUBA9FO4w:BkMY-GC4VAY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=nIpUBA9FO4w:BkMY-GC4VAY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nIpUBA9FO4w:BkMY-GC4VAY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nIpUBA9FO4w:BkMY-GC4VAY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=nIpUBA9FO4w:BkMY-GC4VAY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=nIpUBA9FO4w:BkMY-GC4VAY:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/nIpUBA9FO4w" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/05/smart-home-standard.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-3673840827202657541Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:45:00 +00002009-04-19T09:00:59.813-07:00von weise architectschicago architecturemodern real estateCame across this single family project over at von Weise Architects website and had to stop. The idea of renovation and addition to an 1880's land mark Italianate house simply can not be overlooked, especially with my clients eye on a similar (non-land mark property in Wicker Park). The project splits the house into two sections by inserting a new stair and bay window at the center of the house. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/QfG0PbVqeMc/1880s-architecture-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=QfG0PbVqeMc:3SoD-0NLcmM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=QfG0PbVqeMc:3SoD-0NLcmM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=QfG0PbVqeMc:3SoD-0NLcmM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=QfG0PbVqeMc:3SoD-0NLcmM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=QfG0PbVqeMc:3SoD-0NLcmM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=QfG0PbVqeMc:3SoD-0NLcmM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=QfG0PbVqeMc:3SoD-0NLcmM:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/QfG0PbVqeMc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/04/1880s-architecture-today.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-2260154927734018394Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:28:00 +00002009-04-19T08:33:58.743-07:00susainable architecturechicago real estatemodern real estateEven though it's not a sure reality, the Culver House sets a new standard for open, transparent and simply breathtaking architecture. The literal greening of the building provides evidence of its sustainable practices, helping manage stormwater, reducing the urban heat-island effect, cleaning the air, and filtering the water.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/RCl-egLt2Rg/culver-house-in-chicago.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=RCl-egLt2Rg:UgbalxoNFMw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=RCl-egLt2Rg:UgbalxoNFMw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=RCl-egLt2Rg:UgbalxoNFMw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=RCl-egLt2Rg:UgbalxoNFMw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=RCl-egLt2Rg:UgbalxoNFMw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=RCl-egLt2Rg:UgbalxoNFMw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=RCl-egLt2Rg:UgbalxoNFMw:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/RCl-egLt2Rg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/04/culver-house-in-chicago.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-8401221157223622576Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:40:00 +00002009-03-29T22:24:29.291-07:00chicagogreen spacesBloomingdale trailwicker parkBUCKTOWNWhen browsing through Chicago's Architectural firms I came across a project by the office of Wilkinson Blender and was pleasantly surprised by the above featured rendering. This image sheds light on the the west entrance of the potential Bloomingdale Trail from Ashland Ave 1600N in between North Ave and Armitage Ave at about 1800N. Currently Walsh Playground would be one the farthest eastern http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/BSQHl1N630U/more-bloomingdale-trail-ideas-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BSQHl1N630U:3dGPRIZYKTI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BSQHl1N630U:3dGPRIZYKTI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=BSQHl1N630U:3dGPRIZYKTI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BSQHl1N630U:3dGPRIZYKTI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BSQHl1N630U:3dGPRIZYKTI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=BSQHl1N630U:3dGPRIZYKTI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BSQHl1N630U:3dGPRIZYKTI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/BSQHl1N630U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/more-bloomingdale-trail-ideas-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-1954903473741750192Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:26:00 +00002009-03-21T19:02:14.642-07:00chicago architecturehichicago real estaterehabIf you think old turn century properties are not a good rehab investment, then think again. As a standard, your market audience will be much more fitted towards this type of an investment simply because it's a realty niche. Any time you have something that a niche portion of buyers want, you have more leverage on the asking and sales price. Simple commandments of supply and demand. Take for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/NUt-ExsHvpA/rahabbing-chicagos-estate-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NUt-ExsHvpA:uNJCPGPzM1k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NUt-ExsHvpA:uNJCPGPzM1k:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=NUt-ExsHvpA:uNJCPGPzM1k:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NUt-ExsHvpA:uNJCPGPzM1k:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NUt-ExsHvpA:uNJCPGPzM1k:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=NUt-ExsHvpA:uNJCPGPzM1k:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=NUt-ExsHvpA:uNJCPGPzM1k:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/NUt-ExsHvpA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/rahabbing-chicagos-estate-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-8152756042177254494Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:49:00 +00002009-03-13T22:09:49.757-07:00chicago architecturechicago real estatecondo church conversionThere is something very exciting about converting century-old buildings into condo developments or singly family homes, better yet structures like warehouses, shipyards and churches. As need for unique housing seems to keep holding momentum even in tough markets, so do developers and architects toward profit and urban ambiance. Below is a list I have put together of 8 unique condo developments http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/KieulvGIPTc/top-8-chicago-church-condo-conversions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=KieulvGIPTc:yiL_LNUA0rg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=KieulvGIPTc:yiL_LNUA0rg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=KieulvGIPTc:yiL_LNUA0rg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=KieulvGIPTc:yiL_LNUA0rg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=KieulvGIPTc:yiL_LNUA0rg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=KieulvGIPTc:yiL_LNUA0rg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=KieulvGIPTc:yiL_LNUA0rg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/KieulvGIPTc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/top-8-chicago-church-condo-conversions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-6538682723630345321Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:20:00 +00002009-03-10T21:24:31.345-07:00chicago architecturegold coastcondoslincoln parkmodern real estateBuilt in 1958 and designed by Milton Schwartz and Associates, 1555 N. Dearborn aka. The Constellation (iphone image one the right) is definitely one of Gold Cost top mid-rises along the park with modest and reasonable prices, a feel of luxury and everyday necessities all right along your local coffee shop path. Every aspect of this community is phenomenal, from the exterior to the interior lobby http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/CDAyx3ohij0/constellation-milton-schwartz-mid-rise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=CDAyx3ohij0:U1PWofALfxM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=CDAyx3ohij0:U1PWofALfxM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=CDAyx3ohij0:U1PWofALfxM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=CDAyx3ohij0:U1PWofALfxM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=CDAyx3ohij0:U1PWofALfxM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=CDAyx3ohij0:U1PWofALfxM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=CDAyx3ohij0:U1PWofALfxM:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/CDAyx3ohij0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/constellation-milton-schwartz-mid-rise.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-97993307482552157Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:59:00 +00002009-03-07T21:26:17.061-08:00Noble Squarechicago architectureNorthwestern University Settlement Association (Headquarters), Social Service Settlement House For Economically Disadvantaged Families. One of Chicago's most important contributions to American social reform was the settlement house, which provided the poor with educational and recreational programs. This particular institution was one of the city's earliest, aiding Polish immigrants. It was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/INJQI9RyTkw/noble-square-hood-savvy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=INJQI9RyTkw:9vcTRIbuR2s:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=INJQI9RyTkw:9vcTRIbuR2s:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=INJQI9RyTkw:9vcTRIbuR2s:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=INJQI9RyTkw:9vcTRIbuR2s:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=INJQI9RyTkw:9vcTRIbuR2s:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=INJQI9RyTkw:9vcTRIbuR2s:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=INJQI9RyTkw:9vcTRIbuR2s:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/INJQI9RyTkw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/noble-square-hood-savvy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-7698930083617714457Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:41:00 +00002009-03-06T17:43:17.528-08:00marketing materialscommercialsre/max international.... A place for the ladies?? no problem!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/R2eL6dyMdHE/remax-real-estate-commercial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=R2eL6dyMdHE:ZLlmGcckfY4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=R2eL6dyMdHE:ZLlmGcckfY4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=R2eL6dyMdHE:ZLlmGcckfY4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=R2eL6dyMdHE:ZLlmGcckfY4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=R2eL6dyMdHE:ZLlmGcckfY4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=R2eL6dyMdHE:ZLlmGcckfY4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=R2eL6dyMdHE:ZLlmGcckfY4:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/R2eL6dyMdHE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/remax-real-estate-commercial.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-5090286155745518906Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:36:00 +00002009-03-06T16:57:03.886-08:00historical landmarksarchitecturewicker parkHave you ever wondered what goes into a transformation of a old historical structure? How about something more then just a single family home or a store front, but all mighty Chicago Firehouse for that matter. Well, that's what Bradley Architects tackled when faced with the challenge;Design ChallengeThe owner wanted to put commercial space on the first floor and residential apartments on the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/WQ1ZuijDHGc/reuse-that-landmark-firehouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=WQ1ZuijDHGc:esYP4GsaEWA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=WQ1ZuijDHGc:esYP4GsaEWA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=WQ1ZuijDHGc:esYP4GsaEWA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=WQ1ZuijDHGc:esYP4GsaEWA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=WQ1ZuijDHGc:esYP4GsaEWA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=WQ1ZuijDHGc:esYP4GsaEWA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=WQ1ZuijDHGc:esYP4GsaEWA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/WQ1ZuijDHGc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/reuse-that-landmark-firehouse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-1882962687318513626Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +00002009-03-02T21:11:06.070-08:00sustainability2016 olympicschicago developmentschicago real estateDWA( David Woodhouse Architects), one of the architectural firms selected by the City of Chicago and Chicago 2016 to assist Skidmore, Owings & Merill with its master plan for Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games has an interesting approach illustrated on the web site. The OLY-16 framework plan.In order to touch all Chicago, a new recreational axis, centered on the historic triad of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/JLdYNtdQIYs/conceptual-framework-for-inclusive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=JLdYNtdQIYs:ZA8J0i-qv4s:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=JLdYNtdQIYs:ZA8J0i-qv4s:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=JLdYNtdQIYs:ZA8J0i-qv4s:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=JLdYNtdQIYs:ZA8J0i-qv4s:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=JLdYNtdQIYs:ZA8J0i-qv4s:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=JLdYNtdQIYs:ZA8J0i-qv4s:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=JLdYNtdQIYs:ZA8J0i-qv4s:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/JLdYNtdQIYs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/03/conceptual-framework-for-inclusive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-5538459391916691364Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:42:00 +00002009-02-20T23:09:04.464-08:00chicago architectureSkybridgeSkybridge, high-rise luxury condominium located in the West Loop of Chicago undeniably has one of the most unobstructed views in the city. The building itself won the 03 bronze Emporis Skyscraper Award and climbs to 38 stories, with the top two are home to the penthouses. Designed by Perkins+Will, this is the tallest building West of the Dan Ryan Expressway. Now, back to the penthouses, one of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/YJAKn8UOaPA/skybridge-penthouse-grand-views.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=YJAKn8UOaPA:4pJMViPbQhc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=YJAKn8UOaPA:4pJMViPbQhc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=YJAKn8UOaPA:4pJMViPbQhc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=YJAKn8UOaPA:4pJMViPbQhc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=YJAKn8UOaPA:4pJMViPbQhc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=YJAKn8UOaPA:4pJMViPbQhc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=YJAKn8UOaPA:4pJMViPbQhc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/YJAKn8UOaPA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/02/skybridge-penthouse-grand-views.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-3766792607987087235Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:01:00 +00002009-02-18T20:18:40.929-08:00sustainability2016 olympicschicago architecturegreen technologySignificant yet overlooked part of the the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid is the renewed focus on the water quality of Lake Michigan.And UrbanLab + Archeworks with their win of the 2007 "City of the Future" Competition have some ideas about that. The prize named for Benjamin Latrobe, one of the nation's first professional architects and the designer of the U.S. Capitol, is awarded every two years to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/vtOuNXs_cvI/chicagos-urbanlab-archeworks-win.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=vtOuNXs_cvI:bk1y915-QIA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=vtOuNXs_cvI:bk1y915-QIA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=vtOuNXs_cvI:bk1y915-QIA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=vtOuNXs_cvI:bk1y915-QIA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=vtOuNXs_cvI:bk1y915-QIA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=vtOuNXs_cvI:bk1y915-QIA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=vtOuNXs_cvI:bk1y915-QIA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/vtOuNXs_cvI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/02/chicagos-urbanlab-archeworks-win.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-6176181006639319371Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:48:00 +00002009-02-18T19:17:27.065-08:00real estateriver west.Chicago Neighborhoodsriver northThis is the area where you we usually find ourselfes sitting in the car thinking in our heads "man!, do I wish I was home already". The small area within West Town east of the Kennedy Expressway, along and east of Milwaukee Avenue between roughly Hubbard and Augusta, yes - River West, directly west the River North area of the Near North Side. Alright, are you confused yet? Then see what I am http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/BBUyTdviTd4/river-west-of-near-north-side-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BBUyTdviTd4:557UXC915fI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BBUyTdviTd4:557UXC915fI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=BBUyTdviTd4:557UXC915fI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BBUyTdviTd4:557UXC915fI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BBUyTdviTd4:557UXC915fI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=BBUyTdviTd4:557UXC915fI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=BBUyTdviTd4:557UXC915fI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/BBUyTdviTd4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/02/river-west-of-near-north-side-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111219950568414009.post-6434748346193377903Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:26:00 +00002009-02-13T17:14:51.465-08:00chicago real estatearchitectureEast Villagemodern real estateEast Village, a neighborhood where Architecture of all sorts strives under all types of crisis. Of course there are foreclosures, its '09 for crying out loud. But the presence of these blocks seems to be more in control of itself then any threat known to a Chicagoan (besides a neighborhood flood, but that's more north). With numerous daily routes, there are those homes that insist you drive next http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~3/c_tvMuwoCu4/east-village-where-homes-are-what-they.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Agent_Luke)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=c_tvMuwoCu4:b_LuajiKf00:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=c_tvMuwoCu4:b_LuajiKf00:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=c_tvMuwoCu4:b_LuajiKf00:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=c_tvMuwoCu4:b_LuajiKf00:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=c_tvMuwoCu4:b_LuajiKf00:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?i=c_tvMuwoCu4:b_LuajiKf00:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?a=c_tvMuwoCu4:b_LuajiKf00:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Uniquechicago?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Uniquechicago/~4/c_tvMuwoCu4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.uniquechicagoblog.com/2009/02/east-village-where-homes-are-what-they.html