Chicago based developer Focus announced the structural completion at 1221 W. Washington Blvd., a new mixed-use tower in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Focus is also serving as the general contractor for the project.
Designed by Pappageorge Haymes, the 19-story, 286,232-square-foot Class A luxury development features a concrete podium with a brick façade, topped by a glass curtain wall spanning floors five through 19.
Once complete, the development will include 287 apartment units, approximately 2,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and 110 parking spaces. Apartment floor plans include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rental units. Planned amenities are immense, spanning over 25,000 SF in total and include three rooftop decks with a pool and grilling stations, a spa with an indoor hot tub, sauna, a fitness center with yoga and spin studios, private co-working spaces, and a dog spa and dog run.
“With limited supply coming to Fulton Market, and Chicago as a whole, we are eager to complete construction of 1221 Washington to meet pent-up apartment demand,” said Tim Anderson, president and CEO of Focus. “Our unique approach to the program at 1221 offers not only some of the only new product in the market, but aims to address the needs of the renter through enhanced community spaces.”
The project team also includes Luxury Living (marketing and leasing) and Partner’s by Design (interior design).
The development will be known as 1221, and first deliveries are anticipated in January 2027.
“We’re excited to introduce 1221 to Fulton Market and begin pre-leasing later this year,” said Amy Galvin, CEO of Luxury Living. “We’re seeing strong demand from renters who want to be in Fulton Market but also appreciate a neighborhood feel. 1221 delivers on that demand without compromising on design or experience, combining thoughtfully designed apartments with spaces and amenities that support how people live today—all while being part of one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods.”
1221 W. Washington is a Focus led joint venture between partners DAC Developments, and Melrose Ascension Capital. CIBC and Heitman provided financing for the project.
