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Founded in 1995, CMK Companies is a leading Chicago real estate company that has helped redefine the concept of urban living with its award-winning contemporary buildings. The firm is currently responsible for over $2.5 billion in real estate development. While small enough to be flexible and able to act quickly, CMK Companies offers an unusual breadth of experience and expertise in its field. In its early days, the firm performed all aspects of the development process, including contracting. Today, CMK Companies focuses solely on what it does best— real estate development and sales—and works with outside contractors, as needed, with maximum efficiency. Hailed by Chicago magazine as "a company that has made a habit of developing forward-looking, contemporary-styled condominium buildings," CMK Companies has won awards from the American Institute of Architects and others. The New York Times noted that the firm’s showcase project, the Contemporaine, a distinctive 15-story high rise in Chicago, "looks like no other residential building in the city." Most recently, CMK Companies has expanded its operations into new markets in the coastal areas of Florida and elsewhere. CMK Companies consists of two divisions: CMK Development Corporation handles residential and commercial development, while CMK Realty Corporation provides exclusive sales brokerage and marketing services. Other affiliates of CMK Companies are guiding the firm’s expansion into other markets, with CMK BWI, Ltd forging a lasting presence in the Caribbean. In all of its projects, CMK Companies pursues a ceaseless quest for quality, value, and intelligent design in contemporary living.
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Bordered by the tranquil lakefront and a number of green parks, within walking distance of the downtown business district and Museum Campus and neighbors to big name shopping and chic restaurants – 1333 & 1345 Wabash are ideally located to offer all Chicago has to offer. Contemporary in design, these two towers feature residences appointed with the finest finishes including Duravit, Florense, Grohe, Transceramica and Toto. LEED certifications will also be achieved.
Type Residential condominium 1345 Wabash – 144 units 1333 Wabash – 317 units Status 1345 Wabash – under construction with deliveries to begin in Spring 2015 1333 Wabash – construction to begin in late-2014 Developer 1345 S Wabash Development Corporation 1333 S Wabash Development Corporation Architect Brininstool + Lynch
"The seemingly random pattern of the balconies has a kinetic attitude that reflects the movement of the surrounding area" Chicago Architect
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235 Van Buren is far more than a new downtown residence; it is an exercise in true urbanism - eminent, contextual and identifiably modern. Standing like a vanguard at the threshold of the city, 235 Van Buren is an extraordinary new building set to enliven the Chicago city skyline. Located at the edge of the Central Business District, just one block from the Chicago River, it location is ideal, its view enviable. Conceptually, the design is an articulation of two masses, one providing a professional presence at street level, while the other pronounces entrance to the residences. Each mass is different; an all-glass façade to the south assimilates into the office towers behind it, while the cantilevered balconies framed in a concrete ribbon on the north identify it as a place of residence. 235 Van Buren adds a whole new element of magnetism and playfulness to the Chicago cityscape.
Type Residential condominium - 714 units First/Second-floor retail - 15,000 square feet Status Completed in spring of 2009 Developer 235 W. Van Buren Development Corporation Architect Ralph Johnson, Perkins & Will
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1720 S. Michigan is 33 stories of innovation and acuity, a new-construction residence unlike any other—180 degrees from conventional, defying the ordinary, leaving behind the status quo.
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"The condos at 1720 S Michigan tops the list of downtown condo sales, with 400 of the 498 units sold last year"
From the ground up, 1720 Michigan is ahead of its time. The design and
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construction, both inside and out, reach well beyond the predictable—toward the iconoclastic. Prominent height and distinct angles make 1720 S. Michigan as much an aesthetic statement as it is a place to live. Outside, the structure is forged in concrete and steel wrapped in glass; living spaces are flooded with light and offer views of the surrounding city and lakefront. Inside, sophisticated and exceptionally livable designs, affording comfort and convenience, present a whole new approach to the concept of urban living. All of these elements, propagated through the practice of responsible sustainable construction, result in an extraordinary new residence in Chicago’s South Loop.
Type Residential condominium - 498 units First-floor retail - 9,000 square feet Status Completed in summer of 2007 Developer 1712 S. Michigan Development Corporation Architect Brininstool + Lynch
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Situated at the edge of Grant Park and alongside the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, 1620 South Michigan offers
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"1620 Michigan proves that buying a home at the forefront of form, function and style isn’t as hard as you may think" Penelope Biver, Chicagoland Avenues
residents contemporary living in Chicago’s bustling South Loop neighborhood. The 249-unit building has a clean, efficient design, and affords striking viewsof the lakefront.
Type Residential condominium - 249 units First-floor retail - 10,000 square feet Status Completed in summer of 2006 Developer 1612 S. Michigan Development Corporation Architect Brininstool + Lynch
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This 11-story building at 630 North Franklin in the heart of River North’s gallery district has attracted Chicagoans who enjoy
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"630 Franklin creates a sense of levitation that is not found in big bulky structures" Dan Schyler, New Homes Magazine
the sophistication and energy of an urban neighborhood brimming with gourmet restaurants, clubs, cafes, and art galleries. There are 165 units in the modern precast-and-glass high rise.
Type Residential condominium - 165 units First-floor retail - 10,000 square feet Status Completed in fall of 2005 Developer 630 N. Franklin, LLC Architect Brininstool + Lynch
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"Contemporaine demonstrates that the A modern sculpture built entirely of glass, steel, and concrete, the Contemporaine has been widely celebrated as a major departure from the typical Chicago high-rise. "Chicagoans are ogling Contemporaine,
Chicago tradition of taking the utilitarian and transforming it into art is far from dead" Blair Kamin, Chicago Tribune
an unabashedly modern condominium," declared The New York Times (July 8, 2004). The distinctive 15-story residential building, whose entrance is literally carved out at the street corner, won the 2005 AIA Honor Award for Architecture, the 2005 Project of the Year Award from Residential Architect, the 2005 Best New Residential Building Award from Friends of Downtown, and a 2004 Patron of the Year Award from the Chicago Architectural Foundation.
Type Residential condominium - 28 units First-floor retail - 2,000 square feet Status Completed in February 2004 Developer 520 N. Wells, LLC Architect Ralph Johnson, Perkins & Will
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"Vue20 handsomely reinterprets Sullivan’s Located near Chicago’s Loop, lakefront, and museum campus, VUE 20 offers a most extraordinary view of the city. Each of the 140 units in the 20-story residential building makes maximum use of space and
idea of the skyscraper as a three-part composition, comparable to the base, shaft and capital of a classical column" Blair Kamin, Chicago Tribune
exposures. "Buildings like [VUE 20] offer a much-needed reminder: Architecture is the art we live with—and live in," said the Chicago Tribune (March 21, 2004).
Type Residential condominium - 140 units First-floor retail - 3,100 square feet Status Completed in June 2003 Developer 1845 S. Michigan, LLC Architect Brininstool + Lynch
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An elegant, five-story structure, the Coast embodies the magnificence of Chicago’s legendary Gold Coast neighborhood.
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"The Coast features a more subdued design than other CMK buildings but it is anything but bland" Dennis Rodkin, Chicago Magazine
The building uses limestone slabs and warm masonry elements to protrude a stately presence on a historic stretch of LaSalle Avenue. Most of the 28 units have balconies or terraces.
Type Residential condominium - 28 units Developer 1422 LaSalle Partners Status Completed March of 2004 Architect Scott Osterhaus & Associates
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Garden Terraces is a six-story courtyard-style building located in the burgeoning South Loop neighborhood.
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"Full-height glazing, high ceilings and open planning create an urban loft sensibility without sacrificing the functional requirements" Jack Handley, Chicago Tribune
The 100-unit luxury condominium community offers repose from the city in a heavily landscaped central garden, as well as views of the Loop, Lake and Michigan Avenue that place residents firmly within an urban landscape.
Type Residential condominium - 100 units First-floor retail - 2,000 square feet Status Completed in Spring 2001 Developer Michigan 1440, LLC Architect Brininstool + Lynch
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Reflecting the design ideals of the Chicago Prairie School, Michigan Avenue Gardens has an
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"Value-oriented home buyers are flocking to Michigan Avenue Gardens in the booming South Loop neighborhood." Mara Melamed, Chicago Social Magazine
engaging architectural design while incorporating an inviting central garden. The interplay between architecture and nature creates a pleasing environment for residents.
Type Residential condominium - 38 units Status Completed in Spring 1999 Developer 1808 S. Michigan, LLC Architect Scott Osterhaus & Associates
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A smart addition to Chicago’s historic Bucktown neighborhood, this four-story building comprises 15 luxury "nouveau-industrial style" condominiums and
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"Fashioned in a nouveau-industrial style, North 18 succeeds in blending modern architectural flare within a traditionally-styled neighborhood." Barry Pearce, New Homes Magazine
ground-floor commercial space. Its design features include expansive windows, brick, limestone masonry block construction, and metal accent panels. The loft-like condominiums--a change of pace from the typical loft-like residences--have attracted young home buyers to this vibrant community of artists and young professionals.
Type Residential condominium - 15 units First-floor retail - 6,800 square feet Status Completed in Spring 1999 Developer MidTown Bank Trust #2192 Architect Scott Osterhaus & Associates
Clockwise from top left: 2112 West Dickens, 2015-2017 North Wolcott, 1659 North Oakley, 1618 North Paulina, 1442 North Mohawk, 1638 North Wolcott
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Assimilating into the islandscape just above indigo-blue waters, Lockrum Villas are designed to maximize the impact of their natural surroundings, defining a contemporary architecture that is reflective of indigenous culture. The contemporary, austere architecture and natural materials work synergistically,
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"With endless beaches and some of the Caribbean’s best hotels and restaurants, this laid-back enclave remains the height of island luxury." Richard Alleman, Travel & Leisure
presenting the quintessential in form, function and accommodation. Seamless structure combined with minimalist design set the tone for the marriage of interior and exterior space. Each home serves as a threshold moment between the dry, rocky, still inner island and the dynamic and expansive oceanfront.
Type Two Private Villas Status Completed in summer of 2008 Developer AXA Investment Company, Ltd. Architect John Ronan Architect
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A bold new vision is on the horizon. It lies just off the southern tip of the Bahamas chain where time seems to stand still and the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean blend in perfect harmony with the Turks & Caicos Islands. Sailrock is a resort where one can experience and enjoy the true spirit of the Caribbean – welcoming, outdoor-oriented, informal and tranquil. Sailrock embraces this spirit and reflects a deep respect for not only the natural beauty of the land and surrounding tropical waters, but also for the residents of South Caicos and the rich history they keep alive. The Sailrock vision is a meticulously-planned, world-class, very low-density resort development. The resort plan includes an array of single-family and multi-family residential accommodations, located in various neighborhoods throughout the island. Spread out over 2,400 acres of pristine land, the Sailrock master plan consists of four distinct neighborhoods; The Peninsula , Bell Sound Estates, The Highlands and McCartney Cay. Type Improved home-sites Single-family private residences Single-family & multi-family resort residences Status Infrastructure completed – includes roads, reverse osmosis plant, underground electricity and piped-water and wireless mesh network for low-voltage/cable Private villas completed Villas at Great House under construction with first occupancies in late-2015 Developer CMK BWI, Ltd. Architects EDSA Osterhaus & McCarthy Architects Hill Glazier Studio
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CMK Companies, one of Chicago’s fastest growing developers, has redefined the concept of urban living. CMK Development Corporation was established in 1995 by developer Colin Kihnke, whose vision was to bring forward-thinking architecture and engineering to Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Maintaining its commitment to intelligent design and superior quality, CMK Companies has attained a reputation as a bold and progressive developer. The company’s outstanding portfolio of residential developments has radically changed the ideal of city living, attracting a growing demographic base of buyers who seek a superior alternative to traditional housing options. C O L I N
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Mr. Kihnke has spent his entire career in the field of real estate development, forming CMK Development Corporation in 1995, shortly after graduating from college. As the firm grew, Mr. Kihnke formed CMK Companies, LTD. Mr. Kihnke has overseen all aspects of real estate development from acquisition through project completion Over the past twelve years, Mr. Kihnke has completed well in excess of $1.0 billion in development and currently has an equal amount under construction or in design. Mr. Kihnke and his companies have been heralded as “forward thinking” and “progressive” by both local and national media. He was awarded the “Nice Modernist” award by Dwell Magazine in 2002, the prestigious “Patron of the Year” award by the Chicago Architectural Foundation and the “Honor Award for Architecture” in 2005 from the American Institute of Architects for his critically acclaimed Contemporaine building. Mr. Kihnke graduated with a B.A. from North Park University. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the Homebuilders Association, and he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Chicago Architectural Foundation and the Mies Van Der Rohe Society.
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CMK Realty Corporation provides exclusive sales brokerage and marketing services to the development efforts of CMK Companies. CMK Realty’s marketing programs differentiate the unique nature of the CMK product to a growing target population of progressive, style-conscious buyers who seek an alternative to traditional housing options. An elite group of seven professional real estate agents--all of whom rank in the top 5% of producing agents in Chicago—provides CMK Realty’s brokerage services. With the assistance of an internal support team and technology-based systems, they are positioned to support the continued growth of CMK Companies.
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In an industry saturated with developers vying for buyer’s attention, Mr. Hoskins has expertly guided the defining of the CMK brand, making it stand out from the crowd. Under Mr. Hoskins direction as President and Managing Broker, CMK Realty is a vital component of the success of CMK Companies. Mr. Hoskins joined CMK Companies in 1999 and co-founded CMK Realty with Colin Kihnke in 2000. In his capacities with CMK Realty, Mr. Hoskins’ created a sales team of outstanding professionals that quickly embraced the CMK philosophy while achieving record sales milestones. Under Hoskins’ direction, CMK Realty recently achieved the fastest selling project in a highly competitive Chicago marketplace. In addition, Mr. Hoskins is responsible for market analysis, marketing direction, and advertising oversight, and assists CMK Companies in pre-development efforts such as defining appropriate product type and mix, price modeling and velocity/absorption analysis. Before launching CMK Realty, Mr. Hoskins spent eight successful years as a sales professional in the technology sector and was co-founder and Executive Director of Sales of a successful software automation company that provided solutions for Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Hoskins is a registered Illinois real estate broker.
S A R A H B E D F O R D , C PA , C H I E F F I N A N C I A L O F F I C E R , C M K C O M PA N I E S Ms. Bedford joined CMK Companies in 2010. As Chief Financial Officer, she is responsible for financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and tax preparation, placing her in optimal position to ensure that accurate financial information is available so that financial and operational decisions can be made in real time. Prior to joining CMK Companies, Ms. Bedford spent six years at Deloitte & Touche, LLP, a global public accounting firm, where she managed the audits of several global public manufacturing clients. While at Deloitte, she helped her clients implement the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, a public company accounting reform which focused on the strengthening of corporate accounting controls. After Deloitte, Ms. Bedford spent five years at FTD, Inc. where she directed the consumer internet division.
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Ms. Wrona joined CMK Companies in 1999. As Chief Operations Officer, she has established innovative workflow processes that have played critical roles in CMK Companies expansion. Ms. Wrona is responsible for management oversight of all CMK Companies internal operations, policy development and enforcement, and financial management. With her hand on the pulse of the day-to-day operations, Ms. Wrona insures smooth coordination and information flow between CMK Companies and its professional service providers. Her vast knowledge of CMK Companies internal operations is crucial to CMK’s continued growth in Chicago and the Caribbean. Prior to joining CMK Companies, Ms. Wrona spent 5 years in the real estate and banking sector. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and received a Paralegal Certification from Roosevelt University.
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Architectural Design and Detail Award - Residential Architect Magazine Distinguished Building Award, Citation of Merit - American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter Mies van der Rohe Award, Special Recognition - American Institute of Architects Illinois Louis Sullivan Award, Top Honor - American Institute of Architects Illinois Distinguished Building Award, Citation of Merit - American Institute of Architects National Housing Award - American Institute of Architects Top Selling Downtown Development - Appraisal Research Counselors Award-Winning Architecture - i4design Magazine Acknowledged for Design - Trends Magazine National Honor Award - American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Architecture - American Institute of Architects Design Award - American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter
Best New Residential Building - Friends of Downtown Project of the Year - Residential Architecture Magazine Acknowledged for Forward-Thinking Architecture - Architecture Magazine Midwest Construction Distinguished Building Award - Midwest Construction Magazine Patron of the Year Award - Chicago Architectural Foundation Distinguished Building Award - American Institute of Architects Acknowledged for Revival of Modernism - Chicago Tribune Best New High-Rise - New Homes Magazine Acknowledged for Outstanding Architecture - New York Times Crystal Key Award - Homebuilders Association of Chicago Nice Modernist - Dwell Magazine
CMK Corporate Offices - Chicago
CMK Companies Corporate Offices 225 W. Ohio Street, Sixth Floor Chicago Illinois 60654 312.376.2020 Telephone 312.376.2038 Fax
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CMK Development Corporation, CMK Realty Corporation, AXA Investment Company, Ltd, CMK BWI, Ltd and the developer companies referred to in this brochure are members of the CMK group of companies. The marks “CMK Companies” and logo are trademarks used by members of the group under license. Each member of the group is a limited liability entity solely responsible for its own activities and obligations.
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