City Says Private Developer Will Build Hotel on Navy Pier

City Says Private Developer Will Build Hotel on Navy Pier

“Right now I think there’s a perception in Chicago among many who know the pier, it’s in their backyard, it’s loved but maybe it’s something they only visit when their family comes in town and wants to go to the pier. We want you to want...
Ontario Street Tower Crane Makes its Smashing Debut

Ontario Street Tower Crane Makes its Smashing Debut

“Designed by Chicago firm Koo and Associates, the new Smash Hotel will feature 198 rooms over 22 stories. As you can see in the photos below, there are several sections of crane to be assembled, so expect it to get a bit taller in the coming days.” See...

Included in exhibit at A+D Gallery

In 2015, KOO participated in Chicago Interiors, the affiliate partner exhibition of the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial.   See Full Article Credit: Columbia College Chicago October 23,...
New Design, Specs for Hampton Inn in Park West

New Design, Specs for Hampton Inn in Park West

“This current proposal has the hotel reduced to just ten stories, with 143 rooms and 75 parking spaces.  This is not a renovation; the new hotel will replace the current building on the site.  The architect is Koo Architecture+Design, and the developer is LVM...
Steelers Visit Walter Payton College Prep

Steelers Visit Walter Payton College Prep

“As anyone who’s ridden the Brown Line between the Chicago Avenue and Sedgwick stops can attest, the funding was approved, and construction has begun. What’s visible now is mostly just a skeleton, but it’s a steel skeleton. And those are the best kind.”...