“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

info@urbane.co.uk

www.urbane.co.uk