Rafael Viñoly-designed tower across from Grant Park- Chicago’s tallest rental building
Published: 3/31/19
NEMA Chicago, the 896-foot-tall residential tower topping-out at the corner of Roosevelt and Indiana, was designed by world-renown architect Rafael Viñoly. Upon completion, the development will add 800 new luxury rental units to the booming South Loop neighborhood, directly across from Grant Park. McHugh Construction is acting as general contractor for this 76-floor, skyline-changing project.
Residents in NEMA Chicago’s new South Loop luxury apartments will enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows and interiors designed by David Rockwell. All studio, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments in the building will be outfitted with the finest interior elements available including, Wolf appliances, Lutron Caseta smart lighting systems and an Ecobee3 thermostat. Many apartments will offer dramatic views of Grant Park, Lake Michigan and the ever-changing Chicago skyline.
Viñoly’s 1.3-million-square-foot tower will contain over 70,000 square-feet of shared amenity space including a 14,670 square-foot outdoor pool deck. An indoor lap pool, golf simulator area, coworking space and even a basketball court were also included in the design of NEMA Chicago. Pet owners in these pet-friendly apartments will have exclusive access to ‘Pet Spaw’, with both indoor and outdoor play areas.
NEMA’s fully-equipped fitness center will host professionally-certified yoga, spin, pilates and other fitness classes. Whether you prefer a brisk run on a WoodWay Treadmill before work, a mid-day round of free-weight training, or a casual round of cycling on a Peloton bike after dinner, NEMA’s state-of-the-art fitness center has something for everybody.
Crescent Heights’s NEMA-brand developments aim to create stronger communities by embracing the culture unique to each host city. The hallways and common areas throughout NEMA Chicago will showcase artwork from local and renowned artists depicting local inspirations, such as Grant Park. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Willis Tower, NEMA Chicago utilizes a series of square structural bays to define its massing.
Even the building’s on-site bar, ‘The Station’ is a nod to Chicago’s history as a major railway hub. NEMA is rising on the very site of a former railroad terminal, Central Station.
The building will join 1001 South State, The Paragon and several other high-rise projects that are redefining the Chicago skyline from the South Loop.
