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“In the beginning there were factoriesthat were not longer working. Yet we thought they were beautiful”
M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
We wanted to get them working again.
We thought that they’d make good places
to live, buildings with a bit of soul! We
thought that we could make them into
amazing homes with a bit of imagination
and some top notch architecture.
Urbane embraces a very wide agenda.
Established as world class architects we
produce world class buildings and places;
delivering mixed use buildings; marrying
the old with the new; and finally and
probably most importantly being
environmentally responsible.
We believe that there’s no conflict in
being thoroughly modern and style
conscious while also being socially and
environmentally responsible. In fact we
think that one should inform the other.
We design inspirational spaces, both
commercial and residential. We want to
create spaces for a new generation to
make something worthwhile.
We aim to prove that we can do it, and do it now. It just takes a little bit moreimagination. All you have to do is move in.
O U R S T O R Y
We try to make sure our developments give
something back, take less, last longer.
Having been based in New York and
successfully built a mix of commercial
and residential properties in and around
the SoHo neighbourhood, Urbane saw an
opportunity to create the same dynamic in
Chicago.
Here, at Urbane, we prefer to consider
ourselves ‘environmentally responsible’
- What does environmental responsibility
actually mean?
It means reusing, instead of knocking down
and building new. Keeping what’s good and
improving what’s not. This uses less energy
and leaves less mess than knocking down
and building again. A place depends on the
community that lives there and the people
who work there. We fill the commercial
spaces of our buildings with local
businesses and independents, because
we think they can do something a bit better
than your average Mr Mega Coffee Hut.
It’s all about creating something that’s
lasting. Sustain-ability, you see, the clue
is in the word. We don’t do short term.
We don’t do cheap and cheerful. We
want our places to keep working once the
for-sale signs have gone down. It means
making sure places can grow.
We take care of the preparation and production of yourentire project, working from your initial brief to take it through every stage to completion.
O U R S E R V I C E S
Our expertise extends to every aspect of the
real estate development process. Choose
our team, and you’ll have the benefit of:
C O N S T R U C T I O N S E R V I C E S
» space planning and optimization
» interiors specification
» amenity spaces
» external facades and key elevations
» landscaping
» show apartments
» sales centers
M A R K E T I N G A N D B R A N D I N G S E R V I C E S
» Overall marketing plan & campaign structure
» Brochure design & other hard print collateral
» Press & public relations
» Advertising
» Hoarding
» Website
» Launch event
Our headquarters are based in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.River North has completely transformed from it’s simple beginningas an industrial area and warehouse district.
L O C A T I O N
The warehouses closed down in the
1970’s, leaving large empty buildings.
The area attracted various artists and
writers looking for loft and studio space,
thus creating a neighborhood that was
artistic, but also struggling.
Such was the River North neighborhood 30
years ago. Since then, however, it has grown
into what is now a chic, cultural hub filled
with art galleries, antique stores, boutiques
and of course urban professionals. We felt
this would be the most fitting environment
for Urbane, as this represents who we are
and what we do!
Jerry Lasky is an awardwinning architect and developer who servedas President of the New York Chapter of theAmerican Institute of Architects.
T R A C K R E C O R D
He draws from over 20 years of experience
while overseeing the design, bid, contract
and construction management of all of his
projects. Lasky also directs, administers
and coordinates each project from the
initial concept plans through conclusion
of construction, allowing for maximum
attention to critical details, time schedules
and budgets. Prior to founding Urbane,
Lasky formed Next Generation with Murray
Butler, a 35-person architect firm which
superseded Lasky’s first company that
he started, Brim Braun Associates, a
20-person firm.
Lasky has designed and built for such
clients as Centrum Properties, Lexington
Homes, Joseph Freed & Co., Fifield
Development, Hyatt Hotels, The Shidler
Group and Walgreens. Lasky served
for several years as the chairman of the
Appearance Commission in the Village
of Glenview and while working at Harry
Weese, Lasky designed the specifications
for the Washington, D. C. Subway, Draper
and Kramer and K-Mart Corporation.
T E S T I M O N I A L S
J A C Q U I M O O R E
G R O U P B R A N D C O M M U N I C A T I O N S :
“We always enjoy working with Jerry
because he get’s it, he is creative, has
a can-do attitude, nothing is ever ‘too
much trouble’ and he never fails to
exceed our expectations.”
D A V I D P O L L O C K - C E O & M D T H E H O M E G R O U P :
“The condo’s Jerry build for Skyline in New
York achieved incredible 15-20% premium
prices over the local market, with sales
largely complete within a matter of months
of their release. We have not observed
anything like it before.”
R E X S H E E H Y - M A R K E T I N G M A N A G E R S T U D I O 1 0 :
“Studio 10 have enjoyed a very successful
relationship with Jerry Lasky. We really
value his help in achieving our goals
and in particular his innovative creative
thinking which transforms what is
perceived as a derelict building into
something utterly desirable!”
H E A D O F F I C E
225 E, Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 512 1313
Fax: 312 512 1314
www.urbane.co.uk