By Erin Kain By Erin Kain | February 14, 2022 | Home & Real Estate, Feature,
History buffs, rejoice: Thanks to an extraordinary renovation, Chicago’s iconic Tribune Tower has been transformed into what may be the city’s most opulent residences.
The seventh floor’s elevated outdoor terrace offers stunning views through the iconic Chicago Tribune sign.
THE LOCATION 435 N. Michigan Ave.
THE SPECS $900,000 to $7 million; 1,100 to 4,347 square feet; one to four bedrooms; 1 ½ to 4 ½ bathrooms
Updated amenity spaces showcase the building’s original architecture.
THE AMENITIES In 1922, the publishers of the Chicago Tribune announced an international competition to design “the world’s most beautiful office building.” New York architects John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood triumphed with an inspired Gothic design, and now, a century after the building first crowned the city’s skyline, CIM Group and Golub & Company have teamed up to develop the storied tower into 162 distinctive luxury homes alongside 47,500 square feet of retail space.
The 25th-floor Crown Terrace is exclusive to residents and features intimate seating, a fire pit and 360-degree views of the city framed by flying buttresses.
The vision? To retain the building’s astounding historical significance—think the Hall of Inscriptions; Stones of the World (including a steel beam fragment from the World Trade Center, a fragment of the Berlin Wall and a fist-size 3.4 billion-year-old moon rock, among others); and McCormick’s office third-floor grand fireplace and iconic Michigan Avenue lobby, all preserved and restored by master artisans—while simultaneously offering updated, modern design and amenities.
A well-appointed amenity lounge designed by The Gettys Group
Each stunning unit follows one of 56 unique floor plans boasting classic high ceilings, wide-plank hardwood flooring, custom millwork and lavish terraces, plus custom-designed cabinetry and quartzite natural stone counters as well as Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele appliances.
Upon entry, guests check in at the eye-catching reception desk.
The luxury doesn’t stop there; four full floors of indulgent amenities include a dedicated spa suite, The Wright Fit programmed fitness center, an indoor golf simulator, an indoor pool, a sun deck, a community herb garden and more.
A botanic pathway to the building
THE WOW FACTOR “We are thrilled to unveil the now complete Tribune Tower Residences, offering buyers a rare opportunity to live in a piece of history with luxury amenities that not only meet but exceed expectations,” says Lee Golub, managing principal at Golub & Company. “Situated on the iconic Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago, Tribune Tower Residences is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for luxury buyers. The experience is simply second to none.”
The tower retains its original Gothic aesthetic.
THE CONTACT Sales Gallery, 312.967.3700, tribunetower.com
Photography by: PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRIBUNE TOWER RESIDENCES