Amenity Deck Architecture

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Owner

MCZ Development

Team

Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

171 North Aberdeen “Quarters”

Collaborating with HPA Architecture, MCZ Development retained Hitchcock Design Group as the Landscape Architect for this new multi-use development in the Randolph – Fulton Market District. The design includes an amenity deck on the eleventh floor and several terraces and green roofs at different building levels. Following the “industrial chic” design of the building, the amenity deck includes design elements and materials that complement the theme developed by the Architect and Interior Designer. The amenity deck includes lounge areas, outdoor seating, an outdoor kitchen, a dog run and green roofs. Specific design elements include built-in wood benches, architectural lighting, built-in and free-standing landscape planters, pergolas and a unique fireplace cladded in weathered steel. Situated on the east side of the building, the amenity deck also provides unobstructed views of downtown Chicago.

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Jim Basala

“Hitchcock thinks beyond straight lines and 90-degree angles.”

Jim Basala

COO, Lake County Parks & Recreation Dept.

Cee Cee Hodgson

“Their work comes with a level of empathy with the user to say ‘it’s more than plants. How can this be an uplifting space? How can this invigorate someone?’ That’s different. That’s unique.”

Cee Cee Hodgson

Lead Architect–C.C. Hodgson Architectural Group

Steve Gulden

“Some architects will just say ‘how dare you!’ but Hitchcock encourages changes. Relationships and creativity is what it boils down to—it’s why I like them the best and what sets them apart from others.”

Steve Gulden

Village Manager, Village of Romeoville

Mike DeRouin

“With Hitchcock, I felt like they really went above and beyond, and they’re extremely responsive. They take more of a leadership role, which is helpful, especially with a complicated project.”

Mike DeRouin

President, FitzGerald Associates

Ann Ziegelmaier

“Communication, creativity, meeting timeliness, meeting institutional expectations; we’re not an easy client. Hitchcock goes out of their way to work with us.”

Ann Ziegelmaier

Landscape Architect-Northwestern University

Patrick Lyons

“They work in a very collaborative manner in discussions and presentations. They make sure you fully understand it. If there are any questions at all, they can help you with it.”

Patrick Lyons

Director of Construction-Advocate Healthcare

Craig Phillips

“One of Hitchcock’s strengths is the amount of work they put in when they’re getting to know a community. They show you they really understand the issues your community is considering. They’re very thorough in their approach. It’s clear they’ve done their homework.”

Craig Phillips

Town Manager, City of St. John

Jonathan Kubow

“Hitchcock goes out of their way to make sure they’re responsive, helpful, and doing things that aren’t necessarily their responsibility. They’re just all-around quality. Any project that I do going forward they will always, always be included in my RFP, whether it’s city or suburban.”

Jonathan Kubow

Development Manager, Lennar Multifamily Communities