310 michigan #1403

310 S Michigan Ave | #1403

Metropolitan Tower

Anne Rossley CRB, CRS, GREEN, SRES Baird & Warner

773.620.5333 #LivingWellinChicago Anne@Rossley.com

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Anne Rossley CRB, CRS, GREEN, SRES

Baird & Warner Gold Coast Office 737 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60611

Š Copyright 2017 Baird & Warner. All Rights Reserved.

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Baird & Warner is an Equal Opportunity Company.

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The Straus Building

The Straus Building was constructed in 1924 for the influential banking firm S W Straus & Co. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, it is prominently situated on Michigan Avenue between the Art Institute and Buckingham Fountain. The stately structure is 475 feet tall (215 feet above the Chicago height limit, and was the tallest building in Chicago for a very short time. It’s a hollow square- built around an inside light and air court. The first five floors are Select Buff Indiana Oolitic Limestone and the balance, including the tower, is in variegated Indiana Limestone, all from the Indiana Quarries of Bedford, Indiana. 1

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The building was designed to include many symbols that Straus hoped would instill trust in its customers and reassure them “…that their investments would be handled actively and carefully by an institution that could be trusted over the long term.” 2

On the heavy bronze doors, restored and now used to carry passengers to their condominiums, one sees engravings depicting prosperity, industry, justice, and more.

The pyramid at the top of the building symbolizes longevity and permanence, while the beehive stood for industry and thrift.

When built, there was a directional beacon at the top which was a metaphor for the bank’s global reach.

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Metropolitan Tower’s top is distinctive in Chicago’s world-renowned skyline. The 20’ tower above the pyramid looks like a beehive, and is the basis for the “Beehive Building” nickname. Four stone bison support the tower, and the beehive glows blue at night, thanks to the 100 watt bulbs inside. "The bison are there to represent the Straus family's interest in the continental U.S.," said D'Angelo, referring to the original owners of the building, who lost it during the 1929 stock market crash. "The pyramid is acknowledging the Egyptians, and the beehive represents the industriousness of the bees," per Louis D’Angelo, whose father bought the building in 1977. 2

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Prior to its construction, the Jackson/Michigan Ave. site was home to the first American hotel after the Chicago fire, The Gardner House (later called the Leland Hotel and finally the Stratford).(3)

The corner of Jackson and Michigan was once the official start of Route 66, however, when Jackson Blvd was routed as one-way to the east, it relinquished that title.

Today, it’s the official END of the Historic Route 66. 4

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Metropolitan Tower

2004 marked an important year for the building, as it began its transformation from office tower to luxury condominiums. Because of this process, in 2009, the Metropolitan Tower won a "Best Adaptive Reuse" award from the Friends of Downtown, a planning and urban design organization for downtown Chicago. The engineering firm of Thornton Tomasetti won the Vision Award in 2014 for its reconstruction that maintained the integrity of the building and meets today’s strict building and wind resistance codes. pg. 7

Location

Metropolitan Tower’s location on Chicago’s ever-popular Cultural Mile makes it a first-choice home for residents who seek proximity to the most prominent enriching and artistic institutions in the United States.

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60604 United States 312-294-3000 http://cso.org/

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 111 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60603 United States (312) 443-3600 http://www.artic.edu

HARRIS THEATER FOR MUSIC AND DANCE 205 E. Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601 United States (312) 334-7777 http://www.harristheaterchicago.org

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For more information on Chicago’s Cultural Mile, please go to the website :http://www.chicagoculturalmile.org/

Select the link below to see more on the Metropolitan Tower custom map:

TIFFANY DOME CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER

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Metropolitan Tower Condominiums

The 242 condominiums at Metropolitan Tower are managed by Sudler Chicago. Residents may enter the building either from Jackson or Michigan Avenues entrances. The opulent marble lobby was designed to show off the restored details of the prominent stone building Be sure to enjoy the cream-colored moldings, historic brass trim work, sweeping marble floors, spectacular plaster ceiling, and impressive elevator doors depicting scenes of arts and sciences.

The commercial space on the first floor includes Chase bank, Fedex, and Kilwin’s will be opening this spring.

The commercial space is managed by Cohen Equities of New York.

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Amenities Uniformed 24-hour door staff Onsite management (Sudler Chicago – 7th floor) Dry Cleaners (1st floor) Receiving Room Indoor bike storage Luxury Mail Room with private package boxes Fitness Center with sauna, steam room, massage room and whirlpool (7th floor) Two-story Event Room with 2 catering kitchens for meetings and parties (23rd floor) Landscaped deluxe sundeck with gas grill (23rd floor) High speed internet access, cell boost and telephone service Guest Suites (2) available for nightly rental 24-hour building maintenance and live-in engineer Attached climate-controlled garage

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Metropolitan Tower #1403

FOYER

From the moment one steps into the condominium foyer, it’s immediately apparent that this is no run-of-themill condo. From top to bottom, details have been updated from the original base condition. Substantial custom crown moldings were milled and installed to demonstrate the rich materials of the historic Straus Building with the emerging modernist decorative arts.

Note the scallop shape molding of the recessed ceiling cupola, hand-applied in silver leaf to gently reflect the Murano light’s glow. The wide front door sports custom molding and a superior security lock set. The brush draft excluder keeps heat in while keeping out dust and cold air from the hallway.

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GALLERY

The hardwood floors were stained a rich medium color – dark enough to give “weight” to the room yet light enough to balance the light walls and still keep an airy look to the condominium. A semi-matte finish gives them an even more luxuriant glow.

The twin alcoves of the gallery have been upgraded with the silver-leaf scallop molding from the foyer, with matching Murano foliate sconces (granito/ice finish). These Sylcom light fixtures are independently dimmercontrolled.

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LIVING ROOM

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LIVING ROOM

TUFTED MIRROR WALL AND GALLERY pg. 16

The lovely custom crown moldings and hardwood floors flow through to the Living/Dining Rooms. All windows are new, energy efficient, and insulated. The owners added anti-UV film to protect the apartment’s furnishings, as well as translucent custom cream shades.

To take advantage of the deep-set design and panoramic park and Lake Michigan views, custom window seats with steps were created.

The window reveals are enhanced with hand-applied silver leaf to softly reflect the light, and the benches are covered with tufted leather seat cushions.

A custom TV cabinet has been installed to conceal the television when not in use. This Parenti cabinet is silvered and decorated with magnolia blooms by Linda Sen.

The custom mirror wall (west side, opposite from windows) is created in a diamond pattern with wide bevels. This “tufted” pattern adds interest and rich light to the room.

KITCHEN

The kitchen cabinets were of excellent quality, but there were 2 design challenges – the soffit above brings the eye down and didn’t allow for extra storage. Second, the plain white color was a bit drab. To give the kitchen life, the sellers painted the cabinets a rich color and silver leafed the insets of the raised panels. A custom glass mosaic backsplash, created to include the colors of the cabinets and granite counter brings the look together.

The lower cabinets have been fitted with maple sliding drawers.

A decorative niche at the far end of the kitchen’s peninsula has an extra light (with separate dimmer) to illuminate treasured objets d’arts.

Appliances are GE Monogram – 5 burner gas cooktop, ventilated hood, convection microwave, oven, (unused) dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer.

The ceiling light (Miram by Nessan) is framed by a custom ceiling tray - a bateau shape that is found throughout the condominium. Both this and the work surface lights are on independent dimmers. BEFORE

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KITCHEN UNDER DIFFERENT LIGHTING CONDITIONS

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KITCHEN AND GALLERY – FACING WEST TO FRONT DOOR

MASTER BEDROOM

The east-facing Master Bedroom includes many of the luxury features found in the Living Area – custom stepped bench seat with tufted cushion, anti-UV film window, and cream shade. The wool carpet has a hand sewn border.

The ceiling light and matching sconces (not shown) are collectible pieces (Plisse) by the renowned lighting company Barovier & Toso. Currently, there is no center art piece, but a recessed outlet is ready to add a picture light. These picture lights are installed throughout the condominium. Note, too, the outlets for bedside electronics and independent light switches for your convenience.

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CUSTOM CLOSETS LEADING TO MASTER BATH

Between the Master Bedroom and Bath, the luxurious double closets are customized with the finest finishes. Tufted leather doors help keep bedroom sounds low and look more like furniture than utility doors.

Inside are custom maple double hung closets, shelving, and drawers.

Each closet has its own padded jewelry drawer. Inside each door is a full and deep mirror with wide beveled edges.

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BEFORE

The Master Bath’s finishes are finer than your favorite spa. The sellers hand-selected the Calacata Dorado marble – 24 x 12” on the floor and walls and 2x2” on the shower floor. Both in the bathroom and shower are walls of Vetromarmi by Oregon Tile & Marble Co. This innovative product mixes the elegance of natural stone with the depth of glass, water-jet cut into intricate patterns. Here, the style is Danse Lucido Glass and Stone Water Jet Mosaic.

Parenti-built mirror-paneled medicine cabinets are extra deep to contain all your health and beauty aid products. The lacquered custom-made base cabinet by Parenti has special interior features, such as the scale shelf. Under-cabinet and illuminated crown lighting create flattering ambient lighting. The sconces are Jeton by Bill Sofield for Kallista.

The (UK) imported towel warmer is Octagonal by Vogue. Not seen in this photo are the recessed shampoo shower shelves and shower’s two-way mixer – For Town by Michael S. Smith for Kallista. pg. 22

GUEST BEDROOM

The inner-courtyard facing second bedroom is a sanctuary for your guests! The first rule of tranquility is symmetry, and the owners developed a bateau-shaped recessed ceiling to overcome the challenges of uneven ceilings due to build mechanicals. Of course, the rich crown molding enhances the lines of this decorative motif.

The matte-filmed windows allow light in, and guests can also enjoy the bench seats with tufted cushions. The window reveals are hand-applied in silver leaf. Illuminated window recesses create warmth and additional ambient light.

Guests may be tempted to stay a long time- they’ll be able to unpack suitcases and store belongings in the luxurious custom-made Parenti closets with fitted hanging spaces, shoe racks, shelving, drawers, and jewelry drawer. Inside each door is a deep mirror with wide beveled edges.

Wall and picture light outlets are independently dimmer-controlled, as well as table lamp and ceiling outlets. The ceiling light (Presidio) and wall sconces are by Boyd Lighting.

The gorgeous wool carpet’s perimeter is enhanced by the hand sewn accent border.

CEILING BEFORE

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GUEST BATHROOM

Many of the same luxurious features of the Master Bath are found in the guest bathroom. The Calacata Statuaria marble is artistic and light. The custom wide-bevel mirror is an art piece itself! Marble molding separates the Calacata marble from the custom-made mosaic frieze. The frieze is AND shower wall are glass and mirror mosaic by Artistic Tile.

This bath also offers the heated towel warmer by Vogue. Next to the toilet is a hygiene douche. To the left of the Parenti lacquered vanity are recessed toiletry shelves.

Inside the shower one finds the recessed shelves and two-way mixer (For Town – Michael S. Smith for Kallista).

Providing flattering light – illuminate crown molding, under-vanity lighting and wall sconces (Inca by Blauet). All lights are independently dimmer-controlled.

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STUDY

Perhaps the greatest surprise is the study – the photographer couldn’t possibly get all the fabulous details, but we’ll do our best to describe them here.

The computer center (shown) is custom mahogany, built by Parenti. Careful consideration was given to creating concealed outlets to accommodate hidden wires. Each desk station includes leather blind-tool Greek key inlay (created by an old-world book-binder!). The shelves are illuminated by an independently dimmer-controlled down-light. The wifi router is housed in the upper cabinet.

To the left of the desks is a Parenti bookcase/equipment cupboards, also in gorgeous mahogany. The printer cabinets roll out for easy access.

Custom moldings, baseboard, and picture rails match the depth and beauty of the cabinetry.

Recessed outlets allow for lighted art lighting. Care was taken to ensure that enough electrical and phone outlets are available. The ceiling light is Chelsea by Stonegate Designs, and all are independently controlled by dimmers.

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POWDER ROOM

The luxurious powder room must be seen in person – photographs just don’t do it justice!

Breccia Imperiale from Italy graces the floor and lower walls of the room. Marble molding sets off the frieze of Treble Jazzy Glass tile in an offset pattern. Artistic Tile created this pattern to create a soothing rhythmic wave. A custom laser-cut stainless fretted grille mimics the tile frieze and hides the room’s heat source.

The condominium includes many distinct patterns of beveled glass, but the powder room offers the most intricate pattern of all. Large panes are framed by narrow rectangles and small corner squares – some with wide and others with narrow bevels.

The Parenti lacquered vanity hosts an undermount porcelain sink in an octagonal shape - similar to the frieze.

Opposite the vanity is a custom stainless shelving unit created just for this room by de Giulio.

Like all other bathrooms in the condominium, there are 3 sources of lighting- illuminated crown molding, under-vanity lighting, and sconces- in this case, Chapman Rhulmann by Visual Comfort. There is also a recessed outlet for art lighting.

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LAUNDRY ROOM

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The laundry room was totally renovated to make washing clothes a hobby instead of a chore! White beveled subway tile covers the wall for easy cleaning. The floor and counter are granite. A cabinet and stainless under mount sink was added, as well as shelves to hold cleaning products. Under the sink is a special pull-open soiled linen basket.

Front-loading energy efficient Bosch Axxis washer and dryer are the epitome of luxury cleaning machines.

Unique and handy is the overhead drying rack – lower it with a push button to hang your clothes, then raise it again to set it out of the way.

Just to remind you that even the laundry room is luxurious – the illuminated crown molding on independent dimmer controls.

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REFERENCES

1 ARTICLE ABOUT THE S. W. STRAUS BUILDING & THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BUILDING IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ENTITLED, “SELECTING STONE FOR MONUMENTAL BUILDINGS,” STONE, JULY 1925, PP. 413-414

2 NUNN, EMILY. "BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL." CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM. CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 13 JULY 2008. WEB. 13 JAN. 2017. <HTTP://WWW.CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM/LIFESTYLES/CHI-1115ACCESSBEEHIVENOV15-STORY.HTML>.

3 "GARDNER HOUSE." CHICAGOLOGY. N.P., N.D. WEB. 13 JAN. 2017. <HTTPS://CHICAGOLOGY.COM/REBUILDING/REBUILDING006/>.

4 CLARK, DAVID G. EXPLORING ROUTE 66 IN CHICAGOLAND: JOURNEYS THROUGH HISTORY ON THE MOTHER ROAD IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. CHICAGO, IL: WINDYCITYROADWARRIOR.COM, 2008. 136-37. PRINT.

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By the Numbers Building

30 stories - 640,000 square feet 247 units 475 feet high Blue Beehive Dome – 20’ high with 6 (1000-watt) bulbs 4 Bison supporting the Beehive Dome

Pets Dogs and Cats Allowed Up to 2 pets per unit 80# maximum weight

Rentals

Leases allowed – minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 2 years

Unit 1403

Square Feet: 1600

Assessment:

Condominium - $1181.67 2 Parking Spots (not included in price) - $32.72 each leases - $220/mo (each)

Property Taxes:

Condominium - $12,338.69 (2015) PIN 1715107078 1361 2 Parking Spots - $365.39 (each) PINS: 1715107078 1217 (P4-64) 1715107078 1218 (P4-65) Storage – 2 storage cages on the floor

Storage Room across the hall (100+ SF) not included in price ($35K value) All storage is as limited common element and thus not subject to taxes nor assessments

Utilities

Included in assessments: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Scavenger, Common Insurance, TV, Internet Access, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal, Doorman, Exercise Facilities Not included: Electricity - $557. 90/year (last 12 months)

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For Private Showings:

Anne Rossley

CRB, CRS, GREEN, SRES

Baird & Warner 737 N Michigan Ave. Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60611

773.620.5333

Anne@Rossley.com

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