The Medallion525 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703

The Medallion is a landmark in Madison's First Settlement District and a genuine rarity in furnished housing: a 21-residence extended-stay community whose interiors earned a 2024 Dezeen Design Awards finalist nomination, making it Wisconsin's first-ever finalist at those awards and one of only four U.S. finalists across all interior design categories that year.

Location & Connectivity

At 525 East Main Street, The Medallion sits in Madison's First Settlement District, one of the city's oldest and most storied neighborhoods, steps from the Capitol Square and the restaurants, cafes, and cultural venues of downtown Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is nearby, and the property's central position makes it practical for professionals working at the Capitol, at UW Health, or at any of the employers anchoring the downtown core. Madison's Dane County Regional Airport is approximately 6 miles away.

The Living Experience

Built in 2011, this three-story brick building offers 21 one- and two-bedroom layouts, ranging from approximately 707 to 1,154 sq ft. The interiors are the real story. Dutch designer Arno Hoogland drew his visual language directly from the building's signature diamond-pattern brickwork, then collaborated with local master woodworkers and Wisconsin craftsmen to hand-build nearly every piece of furniture and fixture, including light fixtures, sofas, tables, cabinet pulls, wood ornamentation, and original art. Sustainability guided every decision: locally sourced wood, high-quality Axminster wool rugs, and furniture engineered for repair rather than replacement. Each apartment includes a private patio, in-unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. All utilities and Wi-Fi are included, and the building has an elevator.

Furnished Corporate Housing at The Medallion

Suite Home offers fully furnished, move-in-ready apartments at The Medallion with flexible lease terms starting at 30 days. Each residence comes complete with stylish custom furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen, linens, housewares, and all utilities and high-speed internet included, so there is nothing to arrange on arrival. This property is a great fit for corporate relocations, project-based assignments, traveling healthcare and government professionals, and anyone who wants a beautifully designed home base in downtown Madison without a long-term commitment.