by admin | Jun 25, 2013 | Press
“Architect Jackie Koo of Koo & Associates has reacted decisively to NIMBY quarrels with her design for a 10-story “Out Hotel” (at one point 12 stories) on the 3300 Block of North Halsted. The queer-friendlyboutique hotel project, led by Ian...
by admin | Apr 15, 2013 | Press
“The Out Chicago, the city’s first gay boutique hotel. Parkview Developers has proposed a 100-room property in the Boystown neighborhood that calls for a fully enclosed glass courtyard for events, restaurant, retail space, and gym and spa...
by admin | Apr 11, 2013 | Press
“The ‘gay boutique’ Out Hotel, already established in NYC, will resolve itself as a ten-story glass building bordering the Sidetrack club. The development cleaves closely to the NYC design, with an enclosed atrium, full spa and gym, rooftop bar, and...
by admin | Feb 14, 2013 | Press
“Koo’s infill buildings reflect the classic features of the surrounding neighborhood, while structures adjacent to the proposed new Mt. Sinai Ambulatory Care Center by Pappageorge Haymes reflect the more modern style of the planned medical center expansions. The...
by admin | Jul 13, 2012 | Press
“But even if you know nothing about the history, everyone in the area knows this hotel. Because it’s purple. Really, really purple. Gwen Macsai grew up nearby and she always thought it was really, really ugly. Lots of people did. To be fair, lots of...