A Naperville-based real estate firm is proposing a new downtown office building that puts brick front and center.
john greene Real Estate says it wants to demolish two vacant structures near the northwest corner of Main Street and Aurora Avenue, then build a three-story, 24,850-square-foot office facility. The company’s news release describes the design as inspired by the nearby Water Street District, with traditional brick masonry paired with contemporary detailing and large windows. Plans also call for enhanced landscaping, improved pedestrian connectivity, and 25 on-site parking spaces accessed from an alley.
For mason contractors and masonry crews, the concept is a reminder that brick is still a go-to material for downtown projects where owners want a classic look that fits existing streetscapes. With large window openings and modern detailing, the brick scope can quickly become a coordination-heavy part of the job, especially at transitions like heads, sills, corners, and wall-to-roof conditions. If rooftop patios and stepped-back upper floors are part of the final plan, the details at those setbacks will matter, both visually and for moisture management.
The project is now moving through Naperville’s approval process. john greene officials plan to seek rezoning to the TU transitional use district, along with variances related to building height, design guidelines, and parking. The height request would allow the building to reach 43 feet, 8 inches, instead of the 35 feet allowed by city code. The company said the third story would be stepped back to reduce the perceived height from the street, with rooftop landscaping and patios shown in renderings.
Founded in Naperville in 1976, john greene Real Estate said the new office would complement its current location on Route 59. A construction timeline has not been estimated yet.
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