Rooftop restaurant/bar captures Wicker Park energy, draws both guests and locals with views of Chicago’s skyline
Owners of Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park wanted to set it apart from nearby select service hotels by establishing it as a community asset.
Kennedy Rooftop, named after Chicago’s Kennedy Expressway, not only offers some of the best views in Wicker Park but also creates a vibrant gathering place. Positioned next to the sky lobby, the seventh-floor restaurant/bar invites community members to engage with friends and connect with their neighborhood from a different perspective, while encouraging guests to interact with Wicker Park locals.
A circular sculpture named The Interchange is visible beyond the host desk and creates an anchor point on the west end of the terrace. The concrete form was poured on-site to create a color and texture consistent with the exposed structural components on the roof terrace. The Interchange accommodates groups of three to four people huddling together for a social media photo, or couples relaxing with drinks and a bite to eat.
Sheedy/DeLaRosa Interiors served as our interior design partner on this project.
Project Awards
Finalist, Best Lobby: Focused Service, BDNY Gold Key Awards
