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Logan Crossing Development Award-Winning Architectural Photos

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As husband + wife team and Chicago architectural photographers, many architects and construction contractors alike commission MILLER+MILLER Architectural Photography to capture photography of their firm’s top finished projects. It’s always extra exciting to be photographing projects for awards submissions.

Announcing… The Logan Crossing mixed-use development has been recognized for its exceptional design and construction by The Masonry Advisory Council Organization winning two 2022 Excellence in Masonry Award in the categories of Mixed-Use Winner & Best of Brick. The awards were presented by the Masonry Advisory Council who recognizes projects that demonstrate outstanding workmanship, innovation, and creativity in masonry design and construction. Best of Brick is the top award given annually at the event – so as you can imagine, MILLER+MILLER was thrilled to hear the Logan Crossing development project was awarded as the winning project & design!!

The Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards program annually recognizes architectural design excellence and the talent behind the execution of making those design concepts a reality. Architectural firms, mason contractors, and product suppliers are recognized for their contribution to architectural design, construction expertise, and the use of brick, block, and stone materials to complete commercial and residential projects. This was MILLER+MILLER’s 2nd year Midwest Masonry commissioned us as their Chicago architectural photographer to capture photography to submit for the award, and to capture the masonry contractor company’s portfolio of work.

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The Logan Crossing photography development shoot incorporated architectural photos focusing on images capturing the entire Chicago development from the ground level and drone aerial shots. Also documenting photography of the building’s many unique features of brick & stone and design elements. This large scale urban and new construction development incorporates architecturally designed historic facades featuring two-tone brick coloring in grey and red brick colors and unique brick details. Masonry details included special corbeling and detailing, cast stone decorative elements near roofline, a decorative brick banding (running above level 1), cast stone header detail above the windows, herringbone brick pattern inlays, bollards, decorative Fipon cornice, and quoined brick piers at the corners.

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MILLER+MILLER are photographers who annually photograph properties for awards submissions around the Chicagoland and Nationwide. The recognition of Logan Crossing with the 2022 Excellence in Masonry Award by the Masonry Advisory Council is a testament to the exceptional design and construction of the building, and its role in shaping the built environment of the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago. The high-quality craftsmanship of the masonry work on the Logan Crossing construction & design project was carried out by Midwest Masonry, Inc., a leading masonry contractor with a long history of successful projects in the Chicago area. The award-winning design of Logan Crossing was created by Antunovich Associates, a leading architecture firm with a reputation for innovative and sustainable design solutions.

Watch the 2022 Excellence in Masonry Awards Event Recap Youtube Video to see images of Logan Crossing (17:00) & Loyola Academy (18:00) – Two Projects Photographed by MILLER+MILLER Architectural Photography

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Chicago’s most recent growth and development boom has been located closer to downtown and the Loop, areas like in the West Loop, Fulton Market region of Chicago. Logan Crossing is a new mixed-use development located Northwest of the city, and the heart of the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago which provides an opportunity for growth for the Square.

The project features a striking modern loft building design wrapped in two-tone colored grey and red brick with historic facades details. The property’s design strategy was to become a hub of activity for both residents and visitors alike. The development features a mix of residential and commercial spaces, including apartments, retail stores, and restaurants. Logan’s Crossing is a redevelopment on the former site of the Logan’s Megamall at the southwest corner of North Milwaukee and North Sacramento Avenues.

The residential component of the development is situated above approximately 62,000 square feet of retail space anchored by a Neighborhood Target retail store. The residential luxury apartment units are steps away from the L train to the Loop and offer a sleek and modern design, with high-end finishes and amenities. The building has an array of amenities, including a fitness center, a rooftop deck, resort-style pool, Poolside Cabanas & Firepit, and a resident coworking lounge. The retail spaces on the ground floor of the building are home to a variety of local businesses, creating a vibrant, and diverse community hub.

Logan Crossing’s location in Logan Square offers easy access to a wide range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The neighborhood is known for its rich cultural heritage and lively arts scene, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. With its convenient location and impressive design, Logan Crossing already is becoming one of Chicago’s most sought-after residential and commercial destinations.

Logan Crossing in Logan Square www.liveloganchicago.com
Address: 2480 & 2522 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Logan Square, Chicago

Luxury Real Estate Developer: Fifield Companies
Asset Property Management: Terraco Inc.
Equity Partner: Nationwide
Architect: Antunovich Associates
Mason Contractor: Midwest Masonry, Inc.
Brick Supplier: Brickworks Supply Center
General Contractor: Focus Construction
Residential Leasing: Greystar Real Estate

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Phoenix Portland on the Park Condo & Mixed-Use Infill Development Photos

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It was a beautiful weathered day during our photography building shoot in Phoenix Portland on the Park Condo & Mixed-Use Infill Development photos capturing day and night architectural photography building photos in downtown Phoenix. We are architectural photographers traveling between Chicago and Arizona often serving the Midwest, the West Coast and beyond traveling Nationwide. This Phoenix Arizona building photography project was at Portland on the Park located at 200 W Portland St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

The new construction modern building is a mixed-use, infill development in Phoenix. Project developers, Habitat Metro are experts in the infill development process which is developing vacant or under-used parcels, within existing large urban areas, in Portland Oregon and the Phoenix metropolitan areas. Although these urban areas are already largely developed, the real estate development firm Habitat creates new infill developments. Portland on the Park is an example of multi-use building from its residential condos with breathtaking terrace views overlooking Margaret T. Hance Park & the Japanese Friendship Garden and luxury appointed penthouses & condominiums, to commercial retail on the ground level and on-site parking garage, the mixed-use structure, on 3 acre parcel of land was a massive building to photograph.

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Our client is the manufacturers and erectors of windows and window-walls for high rise structures. The Portland on the Park downtown Phoenix photography shoot project was completed last Fall. This development was one of three buildings needing architectural photography in the Phoenix metropolitan region. The timing was perfect for the photography shoot, as Portland on the Park Development had just completed construction in 2017. Arizona construction crews worked day into night completing the development, built in two phases. Residents began moving into finished condominium units in January 2017.

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The mixed-use infill development has 149 residential units with 7,200 square feet of commercial space. Including 15,000 square feet of retail amenities. The architectural modern design of the development’s structure is unique with multi-levels incorporating a timeless modern architectural design elements, emphasizing clean vertical lines.

The Portland on the Park photography shoot consisted of focusing on the entire building. The property is comprised of lofts and condominiums within towers of four, 12, and 14-story building sections and post-tension concrete towers. The building features a resort-style pool, open-air gathering rooftop on top of the 14-story tower offering unobstructed views of the city, the surrounding Phoenix mountains in the distance, and rooftop space where residents and their guests can enjoy use of rooftop barbeque and fire pit facilities. Planned as a truly ‘smart’ building, dedicated fiber with commercial Internet connection speeds unprecedented in current home services with IT infrastructure planned to keep up with future technology. An Elan scalable home automation system is installed in each unit providing a platform for entertainment, accessory, security and environment management. Additionally, the building has planned capacity for car-charging stations throughout the community’s on-site parking garage. Residences include one, two and three bedroom condo residences starting prices ranged from the $235,0000 to $1.25 million.

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This Phoenix Portland on the Park Mixed-Use Development project team include commercial development Sunbelt Holdings, and developer Habitat Metro, LLC who specialize in mixed-use, multifamily & hospitality construction development. Sunbelt Holdings and Habitat Metro led the development for Portland on the Park and the urban condominium community along one of Phoenix’s last remaining boulevard park streets. Additional team members for the development project include award-winning design of by architect DAVIS Architecture, IAP Enclosures, urban living lifestyle specialists Braun Allison from Vancouver and Scottsdale-based The James Agency are managing marketing and public relations.

The projected $75 million development is situated along Central Avenue on Portland Street between Portland Park and 32 acre oasis Margaret T. Hance Park, giving residents prime access to downtown amenities including the light rail, Roosevelt Row Arts District, and Japanese Friendship Garden. The park is the venue for popular events throughout the year including the recent three-day March Madness Music Festival, the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival. Portland on the Park is near Downtown Phoenix’s vibrant restaurant, arts, professional sports and shopping scenes. The community is located on one of Phoenix’s last boulevard park street and boasts for residents one of the Phoenix Valley’s area highest walkability scores. Sources: AZ Big Media, Habitat Metro, Downtown Phoenix Journal, Phoenix New Times, Downtown Phoenix Journal.

Miller + Miller Architectural Photography is a photography company who photograph buildings, hotels, skyscrapers, luxury, multifamily, apartments, new construction, residential, hospitality, interiors, exteriors, commercial, residential, architecture, and more. Contact us our husband-wife photographer team of Ryan and Sarah Miller who’s limits are endless … aerial drone photos and video, skyscraper architectural photos, day or stunning evening night building photography, luxury high-rise condominium photography, 5-star hotel interior photography, boutique hotel, resorts, business plazas, retail, restaurants, lavish desert estates, homes and mansions, spas & resorts, commercial properties, industrial, or residential high-rise properties, and more whether in Phoenix, Portland, or beyond.

Serving client’s around the Nation since 2006, our Chicago-based photography company travels often to Phoenix, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Reno, the Bay area and Southern California for our architectural, residential, condo, loft, luxury and custom home photography clients. Many building multi-state requesting photography of developments, building, and construction projects for a portfolio.

Gems World Academy Chicago Exterior Building Photos

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Our client, a Commercial Construction Company, commissioned Miller + Miller Architectural Photography to capture exterior photos of The Gems World Academy building located in Downtown Chicago. The Gems World Academy Chicago is a private, K-12 campus school created for the City of Chicago’s elite students. This new Chicago educational development is described as hotel-esque, collegiate, and upscale for affluent children with tuition noted at incredible $30,000/year per pupil.

This isn’t our first project photographing an education building architectural photography photos shoot. During this project, our image focus was on the skyscraper school, high-rise building construction and architectural pictures of the finished building. We captured architectural pictures of the state-of-the-art school building in Chicago showcasing the building’s primary entrances and angles on the south & west elevations. Each side of the property’s facade has a playful mix of glass, metal, and unique use of bold colors. As a Chicago Architectural Photographer specializing in new construction and unique architecture building photography, we travel the Nation photographing buildings and shooting photos of many of the United State’s best architecturally designed buildings. We enjoyed the modern & strategic use of material details within this building’s design. The modernist facade elevations of Gems World Academy utilizes eye-catching primary colors. Our client requested day time exterior building photography showing off the building’s unique curtain wall and color filled exterior facade panels. The distinctive mid-rise building stands out within the Chicago skyline with modern interlacing and stripes in red, yellow and blue.

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This is 1 out of our 15 buildings we photographed for our Commercial Construction Company’s architectural client photography project. Photos of Chicago’s GEMS World Academy will go up in our client’s portfolio and as printed images in frames hanging on the Construction Company’s office walls. During office tours, photos of GEMS World Academy have a story to tell. The story will have three parts: GEMS’s construction development, the property’s interesting colorful & unique architecture which is highly photographic as a picture printed inside a frame, and the built building’s purpose as an upscale academy. A building & images with a very interesting story.

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The Gems World Academy Chicago building is a 16-story structure, 322,000 square feet school and the property hosts approximately 2,100 students. Commercial construction developers completed phase 1 in 2014. The modern educational development has won awards building design awards, spotlighted in an issue of Architectural Record, and received the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Citation of Merit for Building Innovation from the Illinois chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The GEMS World Academy Chicago and development is located in downtown Chicago. The GEMS building, located on Water Street near Wacker Drive, has an address of 350 East South Water Street Chicago, IL 60601. The private school, academy is conveniently located in the heart of the City of Chicago. GEMS World Academy Chicago is the first PreK-12 school in the United States from GEMS Education. How amazing is it that Chicago was picked to host to the academy’s first private school in the United States. A mid-rise skyscraper within the Chicago skyline located in the Lakeshore East community, just east of the Loop. The GEMS World Academy program operates private schools in Chicago and is connected to the GEMS education global network of international schools with school sites currently in China, Egypt, India, Kenya and beyond, with additional locations opening soon in Egypt, Uganda, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates. The GEMS World Academy Phase 2 building construction is underway. Click here to see the GEMS World Academy phase 2 building progress and construction photos looking down from the Vista Tower building. We look forward to watching Phase II building’s construction progress over the next few months. As well as, going back on-site to professionally take photographs of the new building after construction has finished.

A stellar international team created, designed and constructed the GEMS World Academy Chicago property. As well as a team of architects, designers, procurement and health and safety experts and educators contributed to the GEMS World Academy Chicago overall student experience & lifestyle. The companies were responsible for The Gems World Academy Chicago building construction are Architect bKL Architecture, General Contractor for the project is Power Construction and Construction Consultants include Halvorson and Partners Structural, WMA Consulting Engineers, MEP/FP by Mackie Consultants Civil Engineering, Wolff Landscape Architecture, Lighting by Archiluce International, and materials glazed curtain wall, LoE vision glass, translucent glass, and metal panels of various widths and colors application by Harmon Inc. Building awards include: AIA IL 2016 Mies van der Rohe Citation of Merit, IIDA RED Award: Exemplary Design in Educational – PK12 Interiors, ENR Midwest Best Projects Award of Merit: K-12 Education, and ASA Chicago Outstanding Project 2015.

Miller + Miller Architectural Photography are Chicago commercial photographers. Our photography company provides commercial photography for properties & architectural photographs to a variety of clients, industries, organizations, and building companies Nationwide, in Chicago and the suburban area in real estate development, architects, skyscraper, construction services, design build construction, and more. Visit our About Us page for a comprehensive look at the variety of building, commercial industries, and view our Portfolio to see additional images of past project photographs. Looking to become a client? Count on our photography experience, professionally photographing properties since 2006, photographing architectural Chicago projects, building shots with views of the skyline, construction marketing images, finished building project photos, construction sites, and more for companies. Contact us to discuss a photo project!