The Century

The Century at 2828 N Clark Street is an eight story mixed use building on Clark Street just north of Diversey Parkway in Chicago. Set just above the five way intersection of Clark Street, Diversey Parkway and Broadway, it anchors a busy commercial stretch serving East Lakeview and Lincoln Park with a facade that is easy to recognize.

The street front keeps its historic theatre character. An ornate vintage terra cotta facade rises above the sidewalk, with tall arched windows, detailed stonework and the Century name centered over the marquee. At ground level, broad glass storefronts and entrances meet the sidewalk directly, giving shops and public uses a visible front door to Clark Street and steady foot activity outside.

Inside, the building is organized around a distinctive eight story interior atrium topped by a large skylight. The upper floorplates open to this central void, with balconies, railings, escalators and a glass elevator connecting the levels. The arrangement gives the interior an open feeling and makes circulation simple, as visitors can see across levels and find their way between the lobby, retail levels and the cinema above. The lobby level includes a curved reception desk near glass fronted interior spaces, providing a clear point of arrival within the larger volume.

The property totals about 175,000 square feet with floorplates of about 21,000 square feet. An attached garage with room for more than 400 cars supports visits by car without relying only on street parking, which is a practical advantage in this part of Lakeview. Together, the historic exterior, light filled central atrium and direct Clark Street access give the building a combination of identity and convenience that suits retail, entertainment and office users looking to be part of an active neighborhood center.