Affordable Housing, Multifamily
Chicago, IL

Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments

A 260,000 SF intricate occupied rehab for an affordable housing community.
This project is located in Chicago's University neighborhood and included 27 phases of energy efficiency and quality-of-life upgrades.
Client/Owner
Jonathan Rose Companies
Architect
Grund & Riesterer
Square Footage
260000
Number of Buildings
27
Number of Units
272

Skender completed interior and exterior renovations to the 27-building, 272-unit community.

Externally, the buildings received new windows, roofing, brick masonry repairs and tuckpointing, new concrete sidewalks and asphalt parking lots. The renovated units included more efficient kitchens with dishwashers, updated bathrooms with ceramic tiled showers and new plumbing fixtures, new floor finishes, energy-efficient lighting fixtures and HVAC upgrades. The project also included the construction of a new 6,000 SF clubhouse that features a leasing office, computer lab, fitness center, and a multi-purpose room with a full-service kitchen.