2009 Articles
TODAY’S HOMES – SUN-TIMES
THE VALUE OF VISTAS – CONDOS WITH A VIEW CREATE SWEET RESALE DEALS
Premium views and a great location are a major lure for city condominium shoppers, so much so that they’re willing to pay a higher price for the vista, appraisers say. Great views have a concrete and often hefty value as an amenity. December 11, 2009
TODAY’S HOMES – SUN-TIMES
MINI REVIVAL - SINGLES SPUR UPTURN IN DOWNTOWN CONDO SALES
Experts say the rising tide of singles is causing a mini-revival of the condo market downtown. The most active segment of the market appears to be the first-time buyer and many of them are singles. At 235 Van Buren, the developer is writing 8 to 10 sales contract a month, many of which are single first-time home buyers. October 2, 2009
SUN-TIMES
235 VAN BUREN SHOWCASES URBAN COOL INSIDE AND OUT
The ultimate in urban-cool architecture and design has been unveiled at the 46-story 235 Van Buren, one of the tallest modern new buildings in downtown Chicago. CMK Companies commissioned renowned architect Ralph Johnson of Perkins & Will to design 235 Van Buren with sleek gray-tinted glass windows and cantilevered balconies, making the tower a new icon in the Chicago skyline. September 23-25, 2009
CHICAGO MAGAZINE
JOHNSON’S STACKS
Known as 235 Van Buren, the building impresses from all viewpoints, be it the seemingly crazy pattern of box balconies projecting off the south side; the ribbon of concrete running up the west side; or the series of white squares stepping up the east side. September 9, 2009 – Dennis Rodkin
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
MODERN WITH CLEAN LINES DEFINES CMK
It's no accident that CMK buildings are designed by well-known architects striving for architecture that grabs you. In fact, many CMK buyers are architect's which is a testament to the CMK product. May 1, 2009 – Leslie Mann
SUN-TIMES
235 VBF SHOWCASES URBAN COOL INSIDE AND OUT
The ultimate in urban-cool architecture and design has been unveiled at the 46-story 235 Van Buren, one of the tallest modern new buildings downtown. August 26-28, 2009
Chicago Tribune
14 FURNISHED MODEL RESIDENCES
Two penthouses are among the 14 decorated models open for touring at 1720 S. Michigan Ave., a 33-story new-construction condominium building in the South Loop. Friday, March 13, 2009 – Seka Palikuca
SUN-TIMES
DOWNTOWN CONDO PERFECT FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS
Shivam Potdar, 22, is a single accountant and a very forward-thinking your man who clearly sees his future at 235 Van Buren in Chicago's downtown Financial District, where he is buying his first condominium. February 11-13, 2009 – Marcy Marro