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Chicago Condo: 600 North Fairbanks
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600 North Fairbanks, Chicago, IL 60611In a city that has always been appreciated for its pioneering architecture and celebrated architects, Chicago's contemporaries continue the legacy with a 21st century spin. Sleek glass towers that stray from the boxy outlines of yesteryear are the standard now and the new construction condominium at 600 North Fairbanks is no exception.
Like many of its 19th century high-rise ancestors, 600 North Fairbanks was designed by a world-famous architect whose work is sprinkled throughout the city. Helmut Jahn's futuristic style can be seen at the Illinois Institute of Technology campus on Chicago's South Side and at the O'Hare Airport "L" station where ambient colored lights glow behind tall glass-block walls in the underground Blue Line terminus.
Jahn's latest accomplishment is situated in Chicago's exclusive Streeterville neighborhood - a 40+ story, luxury residential building that combines innovative engineering and quality construction with ultramodern interiors and premium amenities. The tower's unique design incorporates a classic hard-line contour on the north and west sides, but reveals a rounded silhouette along the southeast edge. The exterior is sheathed in a glass facade that adds to the building's streamlined look.
600 North Fairbanks' impressiveness extends inside with a slew of state-of-the-art amenities and round the clock services. The building boasts 11 floors of heated garage parking and a 24-hour front lobby doorman. Safety is stressed with high-tech secure access entry into the garage and from the parking level elevators. Every unit is conveniently pre-wired for high-speed Internet, phone and cable. Bike storage is available and residents can travel throughout the high-rise swiftly on high-speed elevators.
The top story of this deluxe new construction condo tower offers residents a lofty, sky-level retreat from the hustle and bustle of the downtown city streets. The 41st floor of 600 North Fairbanks is dedicated to a healthier lifestyle through fitness, recreation and environmental sustainability. Full exercise facilities and a gorgeous indoor lap pool occupy a portion of the amenity level, offering a handy spot to work a workout into your schedule. There's also a party/media room where residents can entertain larger groups and get together with neighbors. Or take the party outside to the landscaped sundeck to enjoy the weather and bask in the magnificent view. And, in light of ecologically sensitive times, 600 North Fairbanks is also fitted with a green roof to help diminish the demand on the Earth's natural resources.
The individual residences at 600 North Fairbanks are a continuation of the building's masterful design. The bright, open spaces are sophisticated yet contemporary with clean lines and a geometric grandeur that highlights the structure's modernity. A sweeping expanse of broad 10' floor-to-ceiling windows draw attention to the surrounding cityscape and fill the condos with sun. Glass-wall doors provide access to a private balcony and specially glazed glass ensures energy-efficiency and reduced solar heating of the units. Floors 13 - 36 house nine units on each story while the upper floors afford larger penthouses (five per level).
All units are decked out in fine finishes and upmarket features throughout. Kitchens come standard with top-of-the-line name brand appliances such as Snaidero cabinets, Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator/freezer, Miele dishwasher, Wolf gas range and Panasonic microwave. Counters are 1 1/4" granite with 4" backsplash and undermount stainless steel sink. The master bath gives residents their own personal spa with a deep Whirlpool tub and marble surround, accentuated by matching marble floors, vanity top and shower walls. Second bathrooms display select faucets and fixtures similar to the master, but integrate a more organic feel with natural stone countertops and mosaic glass tile floors.
Current price points at 600 North Fairbanks range from the low $300,000s for a one-bedroom condo to $2,695,000 for a three-bedroom, 3.1 bath penthouse with custom upgrades, walk-in closets and wraparound panoramic vistas of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Loop.
As mentioned previously, prominent international architect Helmut Jahn is the creative force behind 600 North Fairbanks, but its success is shared with Schatz Development, a Chicago-based residential development group.
