Albion Evanston - Evanston IL
Albion Evanston is a multi-unit residential high-rise that anchors the Sherman Avenue shopping district in downtown Evanston. Designed by Hartshorne Plunkard, the distinctive curved structure efficiently uses a narrow, triangular lot, while its form alludes to the motion of the nearby transit line and of Lake Michigan. A three-story masonry base integrates with the surrounding urban fabric, while the tower above is set back to maintain a low-rise scale at street level. Photographing the tall building in its dense urban context required careful vantage point selection and forecasting to minimize shadows from adjacent structures.