Living Above It All: The Residences at Waldorf Astoria Chicago
11 E Walton Street
Towering above Chicago’s coveted Gold Coast, the Waldorf Astoria is a 61-story architectural masterpiece offering an exclusive collection of only 51 luxury condominiums. With just one to two residences per floor, privacy and discretion are paramount. These three- and four-bedroom homes range from 3,400 to 4,000 square feet, while five full-floor residences span a gracious 6,432 square feet. For those seeking a truly bespoke living experience, a 7,400 square foot custom residence and a 6,000 square foot penthouse crown the building with unparalleled views.
Each home is a sanctuary in the sky, offering 360-degree views of the lake and city skyline. Soaring 10-foot
1500 N Lake Shore Drive is the only Chicago co-op designed by Rosario Candela, the master architect of the most coveted Manhattan co-ops
The Building
Standing 25 stories on the corner of Burton Place and the lakefront, 1500 N Lake Shore Drive houses 57 apartments on full and private floors, as well as several duplexes, with 11-room layouts spanning 6,000 square feet. True to Rosario Candela’s design aesthetic that featured terraced setbacks on high floors, the crown jewel is an 18-room penthouse, often referred to as “the bungalow” with its own reflecting pool and garden. The exceptionally wide corner lot presented Candela the opportunity to include an on-site parking garage and porte-cochere, unique among pre-war
They evoke visions of luxury and status. Find out why penthouses remain so popular, both in Chicago and across the country.
Mention the word “penthouse” and you immediately think of prestige and exclusivity. A penthouse is commonly considered the most desirable part of any residential building, both because of its view and because of its unique layout and features. If you’re in the market for a Chicago penthouse -- or one in another in-town luxury market around the country -- it’s important to understand what you can expect and what you should consider
Your Guide to Chicago Penthouses
Life in a luxury building is already great; why choose a penthouse? A penthouse offers many advantages over even the most upgraded units in many residential
The city’s only undeveloped lakefront parcel, for years speculated as a prime location for the next new luxury Gold Coast building, was finally issued a construction permit. The eight-story apartment development of 58 high-end rental units will be designed by Booth Hansen with a traditional-looking stone façade, in keeping with the elegance of the neighborhood, and modern bay-like window protrusions. There will be below-grade parking and a rooftop amenity deck with unobstructed lake views
