The Maytag Building, constructed in 1916 by the Maytag Company in the Chicago School style, has been rehabilitated by Saturday Properties and AWH Architects. Originally serving as the company’s northwest branch, this 40,000-square-foot warehouse is an example of early 20th-century concrete construction, designed to support 200 pounds per square foot and featuring what was once the largest freight elevator in the Upper Midwest.

AWH undertook a detailed investigation of the building’s original character to guide the adaptive reuse process. Historic Tax Credits facilitated the full restoration of the exterior shell, including the rehabilitation of all original double-hung windows on the front façade and 70% of the original steel windows throughout. Where windows were missing, new ones were fabricated to match the historic profiles. The project also reinstated original exterior openings that had been concealed by past renovations, reintroducing daylight into the building. The original “Maytag” name, carved in stone above the main entry but previously hidden by signage, was uncovered and restored.

To meet modern egress requirements, a new stair core was strategically integrated with minimal impact on the historic structure. Non-historic interior elements were removed, allowing the original architectural character to serve as a backdrop for new commercial office spaces on the upper floors. At the street level, the building now houses Nolo’s, a prominent North Loop restaurant, further anchoring the Maytag Building as a key part of the district’s revitalization.