Located in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago, Switching Stations Artist Lofts showcases 24 units of affordable live/work space for creatives and their families. Originally built as a telephone switching station, the redevelopment of the then-Roentgen School wraps entirely around its courtyard, which serves residents as a private gathering place and a safe play area for children.
Architects Enterprise, Ltd.
Apollo Housing Capital, LLC; City of Chicago; Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; Illinois Housing Development Authority
Chicago Community Trust; Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; Fannie Mae Foundation; Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Live/Work Affordable Artist Housing
24
One-, Two-, and Three-Bedrooms
36,522 sq. ft.
Cities all across the country have become aware of why it’s important…to provide artists with decent space for their business and craft.
