112 E John St. multifamily development is a five-story residential building on a corner parcel immediately west of the University of Illinois campus. The building houses 42 dwelling units, with a mix of studios, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom fully furnished apartments suitable for rental to students. To soften this expanse, the massing gives the appearance of three separate buildings. A selection of various materials, textures, and contrasting neutral colors reinforces this expression. A metal slat system compatible with the building palette conceals the parking area from the street view.