Rendering of 545 E Oakwood Blvd by Hanna Architects
Additional details have been revealed as permits have been issued for the upcoming residential development at 545 East Oakwood Boulevard in Bronzeville. Sitting on the corner with South Vincennes Avenue near Mandrake Park, the proposal will replace the existing Holy Angels School building, which has been closed for nearly a decade.
Site plan of 545 E Oakwood Blvd by Hanna Architects
Just over a year ago, we covered when the previous developer of the site had put the school and its surrounding land up for sale after receiving a demolition permit. Since then, a new owner has taken over the property under an LLC tied to the site’s address. They plan to continue building the previously approved plans revealed in 2024, having now received a full building permit.
Floor plans of 545 E Oakwood Blvd by Hanna Architects
Designed by Hanna Architects, the structure would stand four stories above ground, with a partially sunken garden level below. The 60-foot-tall building would feature a sawtooth facade along Vincennes as the road angles, allowing for multiple columns of balconies for the units inside. In total, there will be 47 residences made up of one- and two-bedroom layouts.
Elevation of 545 E Oakwood Blvd by Hanna Architects
The brick-clad structure will also feature cast-stone accents and follow a similar motif to many of the area’s historic three-flats. Additionally, residents will have access to a small eight-vehicle parking lot in the rear. While no timeline is currently known, a general contractor has been selected, and demolition of the lead-contaminated school is still needed.
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545 East Oakwood Boulevard Bronzeville Residential
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