2006 Articles
TODAY’S NEW HOMES
Architect couple drawn to 1720 S. Michigan’s aesthetics, location
Focusing on design for living has given condominium buyers Scott Bricker and monica Adley a heightened appreciation for aesthetic and design aspects. They appreciate the attention to design detail that went into the planning of 1720 S. Michgian Avenue in the booming South Loop neighborhood, where the couple decided to buy their first home.December 13, 2006
New Homes
Modern Values
“Homebuyers often associate cutting-edge design with high prices, but CMK Development, which is known for pushing the envelope of contemporary architecture, says it is just as concerned with value and price point. And the combination of design, price and location has resulted in quick sales at 1720 S. Michigan.”September 2006 – Dan Schuyler
i4design
Breaking Ground
“Among Chicago’s biggest and brightest developers, CMK Development’s new glass tower (1720 S. Michigan) raises the ante for cost-conscious condos in South Michigan zone. For the last five years, CMK Development has been helping to transform the South Loop into a hip area to live.”Fall 2006 – Barbara Ballinger
Chicago Tribune
Looking South
“To see what is going on in Chicago’s South Loop, take a drive or walk around what could be called “Crane City”. New condos are sprouting up in all directions. Signs advertise new projects at almost every corner. And the best-selling building in the South Loop is CMK Development’s 33-story glass-and-steel tower at 1720 S. Michigan Avenue, where 325 of the 498 units have already been sold.”July 9, 2006 – Jack Handley
Today’s New Homes/Pioneer Press
Tower Trends – Chicago’s modern architects celebrate glass, steel and curves
"Showcasing some of the best of modern architecture throughout Chicago is CMK Development with outstanding designs such as the much-heralded Contemporaine, a trendsetting high-rise in River North. The developer’s newest offering to the Chicago skyline is 1720 S. Michigan in the booming South Loop neighborhood."August 16-17, 2006
TRENDS MAGAZINE
Far-Sighted
“Contemporary residential living doesn’t have to mean modest floor plans and a design governed solely by value engineering. When forward-thinking developers meet inspired architects, both residents and the general public reap the benefits.”January 2006
NEW HOMES MAGAZINE
DESIGNS ON MICHIGAN AVENUE
“There’s a lot to like about 1720 S. Michigan. The price points are exceptional, the views are marvelous and the quality of the building and the unit finishes are absolutely superior”
February 2006 – Dan Schuyler