The Monroe Building was originally built by Holabird & Root in 1912. As one of Chicago's most distinguished office buildings, it had aged and faced being converted into a condominium and parking facility.

When the current owners purchased the 226,000-square-foot building, they saw the potential of this architectural gem and committed to a complete renovation and restoration of the building on a scale rarely attempted.

The historic elements of the Romanesque building, including the façade, were repaired or restored to the highest of preservation standards. The roof was restored to its original profiles and re-clad with custom tiles manufactured by the original manufacturer.

The resulting project combines the best elements of meticulous restoration with modernization to meet the demands of a building built for the future.