Chicago, Illinois
Design
1996 – 1998
Construction
1997 – 1999
Consultants
Stearn-Joglekar, Structural; Klein and Hoffman, Structural (stone); Klaucens & Associates, MEP.
Contractor
Beacon/Skanska Construction
Materials
Renovation–limestone, steel structure, aluminum replacement windows, stainless steel panels, granite, maple panels and millwork, translucent glass, veneer plaster. Addition–steel structure, poured in place concrete, granite, stainless steel curtain wall, Corten steel panels.
Building Area
57,200 square feet (renovation), 56,250 square feet (addition)
Photography
Jamie Padgett, Padgett and Company, Inc.
Located on a prominent six-corner intersection on the north side of Chicago, this project is the site of the corporate headquarters of a large regional bank. Work completed by Brininstool + Lynch includes the exterior renovation of the existing five-story limestone structure, with 57,000 square feet of interior renovations. A new addition designed by the architects will include another 56,000 square feet of space.
The new building has been designed to have an identity of its own, while giving prominence to the original corner building, the exterior of which has been thoughtfully renovated to highlight its historic features. The top three floors of the existing building house modern executive offices that will identify in look and function with the interior of the new office building. Circulation areas are defined by wall, workstation and soffit configurations that disperse natural and indirect light to provide a well delineated yet inviting work environment.
Additional work includes the development of a parking area and a master plan for future building development.



