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Design Achievement Hillcrest High School District was interested in lowering operational costs at its High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement McLean County Unified School District was interested in lowering operational costs at its Kingsley Junior High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement After a successful and informative year of working with DLR Group, Hillcrest High School District was interested in continuing its relationship in exploring additional opportunities for lowering operational costs at its High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Extension of work for approximately four weeks while continuation of EFMP takes place.
DLR Group provided building systems commissioning services for the LEED 2009 Commercial Interiors (CI) project. The project was an approximately 170,000 sq/ft space (2 floors, 3rd and 2nd floors) located in Arlington Heights, IL. The project achieved LEED Gold Commercial Interiors certification. Project Location: Arlington Heights, IL Total square feet: 170,000 sf Completion date: 2016 Construction Cost: Undisclosed Client Type: Workplace, Financial/Banking Project Contact: Keara Fanning, LEED AP BD +C, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador VP- Sustainability Director, JLL 200 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601 Office: 312/228-2206, Mobile: 847/721-4880
Design Achievement Rockford School District was interested in lowering operational costs at its Resa Middle School and King Elementary School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement - Following the success of the mass timber T3 building in Minneapolis, Hines is developing a second timber structure building with DLR Group in Chicago on Goose Island. Chicago's North Branch Framework supports a redevelopment of the formerly industrial Goose Island into a highly sought-after commercially-anchored district that includes public transportation, pedestrian walkways, open space, and bike-friendly options. DLR Group’s design of T3 – Timber, Transit, and Technology – will fit right into this reinvented neighborhood. T3 is exemplary of a new asset class that appeals to tenants seeking an authentic, yet modern officing experience. The distinctive CorTen steel cladding will set the building apart in the developing neighborhood, while the warm, exposed wood structure will attract discerning tenants with environmental values and interest in employee wellbeing. In a fitting homage, the timber structure will rise on a site historically occupied by a lumberyard. Scope Summary - The 6-story, 270,000-SF office building will be fully equipped with the most desirable amenities including common lounges, bike storage, a gym, and ground-floor retail, along with 275 parking spaces. Private balconies are a new T3 feature for more individualized indoor-outdoor connections, supplementing a communal rooftop deck. Upon completion, it will be the largest mass timber structure in the United States in the modern construction era. DLR Group provided planning and architecture services.
Design Achievement - Illinois Wesleyan University strives to attain the ideal of a liberal education while providing unique opportunities with distinctive curricula and programs. As the University found themselves with declining enrollment, they moved from a two-year to a three-year residency requirement and determined a need to focus on their campus environment. DLR Group developed a comprehensive master plan through a series of highly informative and collaborative workshops with faculty, students and staff. The master plan document evaluates their existing facilities and campus conditions while establishing a vision for the future. Scope - Comprehensive Campus Master Plan for an 82 acre campus consisting of 53 buildings that support academic and student life with a focus on Residence Life and Student Housing. DLR Group provided master planning services and schematic design for a new residence hall.
Design Achievement - The Chicago Public School District created the 2013 School Investment Program to focus on 100 facilities throughout the district with clearly defined deferred maintenance needs. Their goal was to provide all CPS students with access to welcoming school environments. These schools were bundled into 17 discrete project based on geographical proximity and similarity of scope of work. DLR Group joined with a local contractor to create a design-build team capable of responding to the exceedingly compressed schedule requirements of the Program. Scope Summary - Work at Haley Elementary included mechanical system repairs, an updated air conditioning system, electrical improvements to allow for upgraded wired and wireless technology, accessibility upgrades, roof repairs and new interior wall and ceiling finishes throughout the school. DLR Group provided architectural design services.
Design Achievement – Following the success of the mass timber T3 building in Minneapolis, Hines is developing a second timber structure building with DLR Group on Goose Island in Chicago. Chicago's North Branch Framework supports redevelopment of the former industrial Goose Island into a highly sought-after commercially-anchored district that includes public transportation, pedestrian walkways and open space, and bike-friendly options. DLR Group’s design of T3 – Timber, Transit, and Technology – will fit right into this reinvented neighborhood. T3 is exemplary of a new asset class that appeals to tenants seeking an authentic, yet modern officing experience. The distinctive CorTen steel cladding will set the building apart in the developing neighborhood, while the warm, exposed wood structure will attract discerning tenants who have environmental values and interest in employee wellbeing. In a fitting homage, the timber structure will rise on a site historically occupied by a lumberyard. Scope Summary – The 6-story, 270,000 SF office building will be fully equipped with the most desirable amenities including common lounges, bike storage, a gym, and ground-floor retail, along with 275 parking spaces. Private balconies are a new T3 feature for more individualized indoor-outdoor connection, supplementing a communal rooftop deck. Upon completion, it will be one of the largest mass timber structures in the United States in the modern construction era. DLR Group provided planning and architecture services.
Design Achievement - The Chicago Public School District created the 2013 School Investment Program to focus on 100 facilities throughout the district with clearly defined deferred maintenance needs. Their goal was to provide all CPS students with access to welcoming school environments. These schools were bundled into 17 discrete project based on geographical proximity and similarity of scope of work. DLR Group joined with a local contractor to create a design-build team capable of responding to the exceedingly compressed schedule requirements of the Program. Scope Summary - Work at Curtis Academy included mechanical system repairs, an updated air conditioning system, electrical improvements to allow for upgraded wired and wireless technology, accessibility upgrades, roof repairs and new interior wall and ceiling finishes throughout the school. DLR Group provided architectural design services.
Design Achievement Rockford School District was interested in lowering operational costs at its Resa Middle School and King Elementary School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement – The Moxy brand was introduced in Europe in 2013, and launched in the United States in 2015. As the third U.S. location, Moxy Chicago will intermingle with Chicago’s trendy bar and restaurant scene, just a few blocks from The Michigan Avenue Magnificent Mile and The Loop. The property is located in the chic River North neighborhood to target the millennial traveler. Millennials are curious and adventurous. Like its guests, the Moxy brand sets itself as independent but connected, smart but not superior, and collaborative but convivial. Style can be delivered at attractive prices, and Moxy believes “smaller in concentration, not reduction.” Sitting on a prominent corner in Chicago’s gallery district, the design incorporates a 6-story fine art installation integrated into the façade. This feature, intended to engage local artists, serves as an overt connection to the neighborhood The balance of the façade is purposefully reserved and elegant, honoring Chicago’s Miesian design heritage. The highly efficient U-shaped guestroom floor plan features an internal light well, while the building’s mass holds the street wall and engages the passers-by with massive vertical folding glass doors. Scope Summary – The scope of this 60,200 SF hotel includes 156 guestrooms and eight stories. The building consists of the ground level lobby and guest entrance with six levels of guestrooms above. The ground level includes a bar with guest check-in, kitchen, various social spaces, laundry, hotel operations/offices, public restrooms, and main mechanical and support spaces. At the second level, a fitness room is adjacent to the elevator lobby. All guestroom levels include housekeeping/linen spaces and ironing areas. The ground level bar and lobby are designed for effective networking and instantaneous applications supported by super high-speed Wi-Fi connections. The bar features handcrafted cocktails, local craft beers, and a locally-authentic food concept. DLR Group provided architecture services.
Design Achievement The building owner was interested in lowering its operational costs. DLR Group obtained funding through the ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business Retro-Commissioning program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization. The project's projected savings targets were 507,413 kWh/year in electrical usage and 29,293 therms/year in gas usage. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the owner can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the building owner’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement As a component of its refurbishment project, the design team required systems commissioning services from an outside firm. DLR Group's energy team was engaged to provide those services in accordance with the tenant's "HVAC System Commissioning Guidelines" document. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the design team and tenant’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations and assure the system was performing as designed. DLR Group provided commissioning services.
Design Achievement: Federal Realty recognized that Finley Square, a suburban retail center within a busy residential area in a suburb outside of Chicago had a great amenity of an internal courtyard that could be better utilized by the community. DLR Group’s design enhances the internal courtyard and overall image and attractiveness to bring forth the center’s vitality through a combination of architecture, environmental branding and landscape. New monumental signage portals serve as gateways to the internal courtyard, while proposed facade and exterior public space improvements put a modern and welcoming face on the property. Improvements were made to the center court to enhance the community engagement and experience. The overall focus was to recreate a fresh identity and brand for the center inspired by influential art - playful, yet sophisticated personality using primary colors and block lettering, reflecting the development’s renewed energy and presence in the community. Selected materials included reclaimed wood panels for a warmer, locally crafted look and feel along with primary iconic colors to represent Chicago. Scope Summary: The scope of the first phase of this project encompassed 18,000 SF of exterior renovation of the existing shopping center. Architectural concept design, development of a new identity mark, branding graphics, and business materials provided support for the success of the refresh. The graphics are displayed throughout the development on reclaimed wood, as painted graphics, and as film graphics on glass. DLR Group provided architecture, electrical engineering, structural engineering, experiential design, and landscape coordination services.
Design Achievement - One of the fastest growing campuses in the country, Benedictine University embarked on an initiative to reduce the campus wide energy consumption with the goal of the new Goodwin College of Business Building being a net-zero addition to the grid. DLR Group leveraged the ComEd’s ‘Smart Ideas for Your Business’ utility incentive program to provide funding to optimize energy use campus-wide. DLR Group worked with the building owner’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. Scope Summary - DLR Group commissioned the 125,000 SF Goodwin College of Business Building and collaborated with the campus operations team to implement a retro-commissioning process across the entire 108-acre, 23-building campus. A series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization were identified during the retro-commissioning process. An energy master plan was created to provide the owner an engineered roadmap to make informed decisions about future capital investments. DLR Group provided energy master planning, commissioning, retro-commissioning services.
One of the fastest growing campuses in the country, Benedictine University embarked in 2012 on an initiative to reduce the campus-wide energy consumption by the equivalent amount being added to the grid with the new Goodwin College of Business building. In addition to commissioning the MEP systems at the new Goodwin Business Building, DLR Group’s integrated approach ensured that the new building was being delivered in peak operating performance. DLR Group further leveraged the ComEd retro-commissioning utility incentive program to optimize energy use campus-wide. DLR Group collaborated with the Campus Operations team to implement a retro-commissioning process across the entire 108 acre, 23-building campus. A series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization were identified. The final retro-commissioning report provided the owner with an engineered roadmap to make informed decisions about future capitol investments. This undertaking is projected to achieve almost 700,000 kWh electrical and 13,000 therms gas energy savings. DLR Group’s Building Optimization and Commissioning team is currently working with the University to implement a monitoring based commissioning process, using the powerful ‘Skyspark’ building analytics platform. This platform allows the University’s Operations team to turn data from their building automation system into actionable intelligence, to make informed decisions on building optimization strategies for operational efficiencies and ongoing capital upgrades. The monitoring based commissioning process enables continued optimization energy efficiency, maintenance workflows and occupant comfort.
Design Construction Documents for demo of existing signage portals and construction of new signage portals at Finley Square Shopping Center
Design Achievement After a succcessful and informative year of working wtih DLR Group, Rockford School District was interested in continuing its relationship and exploring additional opportunities for lowering operational costs at its Resa Middle School and King Elementary School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Adding connector rooms to previously built hotel.
Design Construction Documents for demo of existing signage portals and construction of new signage portals at Finley Square Shopping Center
Design Achievement The building owner was interested in lowering its operational costs. DLR Group obtained funding through the ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business Retro-Commissioning program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the owner can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the building owner’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement Bremen Community High School District was interested in lowering its operational costs. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Adding connector rooms to previously build hotel.
In response to a federal lawsuit that mandated updated facilities for those inmates with mental illness, this was a level 1 emergency project. The project undertook the renovation of a total of eight (8) dormitories, and three (3) other support buildings on the former Illinois Youth Center campus to act as secure mental health correctional units. The renovation in each dorm included replacement of cell doors and furniture, along with MEP infrastructure. New security windows were installed in each of the renovated dorms. A new double row perimeter fence and a precast guard tower were campus-wide updates, along with a new vehicular sally port.
Design Construction Documents for demo of existing signage portals and construction of new signage portals at Finley Square Shopping Center
Design Achievement After a successful and informative year of working with DLR Group on several of its facilities, Bremen Community High School District was interested in continuing its relationship and lowering operational costs at other campuses. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Construction Documents for demo of existing signage portals and construction of new signage portals at Finley Square Shopping Center. This dash # is for the hourly not to exceed CA effort if required.
Design Achievement - This new boutique hotel is a key component to the visionary “Pearl Street Station” development project in Rosemont, Illinois. DLR Group's design echoes the branding theme, which is centered on provocative and edgy art pieces. The building’s mass is organized into two sculptural, interlocking forms. The canted walls at the east & west corners of the building create visual dynamism and optimize branding and lighting opportunities from the adjacent freeway. The angle in elevation is also mimicked in plan through a shift at the central lobby, creating more intimate corridors and a more pleasant guest experience. Scope Summary - Signature experiences of this new 99,317 SF, 5-story, 165-key hotel include an art-themed lobby space with interactive, alluring art, locally-inspired “grab & go” food options at the market, upscale appetizers and custom, themed drink offerings at the bar. The hotel also offers flexible, technology-rich meeting spaces as well as small meeting pods to reserve for personal use. Other amenities include a private dining room and fitness center. In addition to the hotel, the “Pearl Street Station” complex will include two restaurants and an office building. DLR Group provided architecture and engineering services.
Design Achievement Breman Community High School District was interested in lowering the operational costs at its Oak Forest High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Construction Documents for demo of existing signage portals and construction of new signage portals at Finley Square Shopping Center. This dash # is for the hourly not to exceed CA effort if required.
Design Achievement - This new boutique hotel is a key component to the visionary “Pearl Street Station” development project in Rosemont, Illinois. DLR Group's design echoes the branding theme, which is centered on provocative and edgy art pieces. The building’s mass is organized into two sculptural, interlocking forms. The canted walls at the east & west corners of the building create visual dynamism and optimize branding and lighting opportunities from the adjacent freeway. The angle in elevation is also mimicked in plan through a shift at the central lobby, creating more intimate corridors and a more pleasant guest experience. Scope Summary - Signature experiences of this new 99,317 SF, 5-story, 165-key hotel include an art-themed lobby space with interactive, alluring art, locally-inspired “grab & go” food options at the market, upscale appetizers and custom, themed drink offerings at the bar. The hotel also offers flexible, technology-rich meeting spaces as well as small meeting pods to reserve for personal use. Other amenities include a private dining room and fitness center. In addition to the hotel, the “Pearl Street Station” complex will include two restaurants and an office building. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering and Cx services following IECC 2015.
Design Achievement The building owner wanted to upgrade its mechanical systems and replace an outmoded chiller with a new, more efficient model. DLR Group's engineering team was hired to analyze current need, design, specify, and commission the new system. Scope Summary DLR Group's engineering team worked with the building owner to upgrade its mechanical system and install a new chiller unit. DLR Group provided Mechanical and Electrical engineering design and commissioning services.
Design Construction Documents for demo of existing signage portals and construction of new signage portals at Finley Square Shopping Center. This dash # is for the hourly not to exceed CA effort if required.
Design Achievement After a successful and informative year of working with DLR Group, Breman Community High School District was interested in continuing its relationship and assessing additional options for lowering the operational costs at its Oak Forest High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement New Trier Township High School District was interested in lowering its operational costs. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
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Environmental Graphics at 5 designated locations throughout Finley Center
DLR Group worked with D47 to complete projects from its 5-year Capital Improvement Plan with the bulk of construction work taking place over the summer months when buildings are not occupied. The design team also worked closely with the District’s Administration leadership to reconcile Health/Life Safety-related items, facility conditions assessments, educational adequacy studies, and life-cycle analyses for all schools. Renovation work included HVAC upgrades, window and door replacements, roof replacement, foundation repairs, site and playground work, plumbing work, and ADA access at multiple schools. A component of the work completed over the 2018 summer season was an addition to Bernotas Middle School to house the District’s Adjusted Learning FAC special education program. This 1,500 SF grant-funded addition provides much-needed program space to educate students on how to care for themselves as they age in their day-to-day life. The addition includes a residential-style kitchen and laundry space, separate classroom activity space, and an outdoor patio. DLR Group provided architectural and engineering design services.
Design Achievement Hanson Field, home of the Fighting Leathernecks, is more than 60 years old and was well overdue for some needed improvements that would create a new culture and game day experience for fans. The University wanted to offer premium seating and hospitality spaces that would provide an added long term income stream, and modernize typical fan amenities throughout. DLR Group designers worked with both campus facilities and athletics department staff to complete a master plan study that discovered design options to accomplish their vision for an improved Hanson Field. The study prioritized goals for the stadium to create a new image for the Leatherneck fans and boost the recruiting efforts for the football program. As the University completes fundraising, conceptual renderings and plans developed by DLR Group will be instrumental in telling the story of how the proposed improvements will bring new eye appeal to the stadium Scope Summary The most distinguishing new feature to the stadium will be the demolition of the existing press box and creation of a new west grandstand with a new press area, suites, and club lounge. A President’s suite and Athletic Director’s suite are planned, with a club area accommodating 500 people. Each of these hospitality areas will provide an indoor lounge with access to food and catering, and an exterior patio and seating area. A new concourse will be located at grade level behind the existing bowl, providing a link between the three entry plazas and offering new amenities that include expanded concessions and toilets, a first aid station, and a team store. Designers took advantage of an existing berm surrounding the west and south ends of the stadium to create a new south stadium picnic area that places 15’ x 15’ tiers throughout to serve as private areas for families or parties to set up their own personalized viewing areas during games. Improved entry sequences with ticket kiosks, new fencing, stairways, field storage, delivery areas and maintenance areas were also proposed.
Design Achievement – Having spent considerable energy defining the Our Schools of Controlled Choice Program, which offers parents several options to meet their child's unique needs, the Champaign Board of Education resumed its focus on improving the educational experience at the high school level. They sought facilitation for envisioning the future of High School academic delivery and creating appropriate physical spaces to support rigor and exploration in a variety of ways within the context of planning and programming services. DLR Group's design team worked with the Board, teachers, administrators, community members and multiple other stakeholders to discern and obtain feedback. Once defined, DLR Group was able to ascertain space needs in a program of spatial diversity in support that vision. The team developed a tiered categorization of spaces, from Tier 1 "Guided" spaces to accommodate whole class work or multiple small group configurations within, to Tier 2 "Guided Collaboration" spaces allowing greater exploration and differentiation as settings become more aligned to their subject or project, and Tier 3 "Differentiated" spaces presenting a blend of settings designed to work together as formal, semi-formal and informal learning settings. The program resulted from student choice and curricular need as a function of student enrollment patterns and the percentage of time students would spend in each kind of space, as determined by the stakeholders. The spatial metrics were refined to preserve the district's vision within a smaller, more efficient footprint reflecting the communities desire to create lasting value. The final program describes a variety of smaller spaces that can also be used as learning spaces. Rather being tied to a specific classroom, teachers will become more nomadic as they take advantage of tailored settings best suited to the day's activities. Scope Summary – The district's high school population of 3,400 students is served by two comprehensive high school facilities. The design team developed a program and organizational diagrams for a new 309,000 SF replacement high school housing 1,700 students in grades 9-12. The team also programmed a 92,500 SF addition and significant renovations to an existing 1,700 high school to maintain parity between the two schools. Designers also explored possible uses of the vacated high school building, including a 200-student Midwest Entrepreneur Program for specialized and college-credit study, a 100-student alternative high school program, a 200-student STEM program for middle school students, and administrative functions. The work entailed extensive collaboration with the community, district staff, administration, teachers, students, and parent groups. DLR Group provided assessment, planning, and architectural design services.
Design Achievement A 3,000-seat Division III football stadium was first priority for the Sports Complex. The playing surface within the stadium is artificial turf and is lighted for night games. Outside of the stadium two practice fields are available for football and soccer use. This multi-purpose stadium seats Eagle fans for football and soccer, as well as those attending track and field meets. Surrounding the field is a nine-lane Olympic-size track, which is one of only two in the state of Illinois. In addition, the Comcast Chicago Bandits call the lighted 2,000 seat softball field home. The DuPage Dragons, a wooden bat baseball league for the Central Illinois Collegiate League, entertain fans during a summer season in the 1,250 seat lighted baseball field. Scope Summary Building Type: Football/Track/Softball/Baseball Construction Type: New Facility Highlights:    - Practice fields    - Concessions    - Party decks    - Press boxes    - Restroom facilities    - Suites    - Meeting rooms
Environmental Graphics at 5 designated locations throughout Finley Center
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Environmental Graphics at 5 designated locations throughout Finley Center
Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services.
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Design Achievement – In the midst of a new five-year strategic plan process, Crystal Lake D47 needed a comprehensive assessment and educational adequacy analysis of its facilities to support its discernment work. DLR Group conducted an abbreviated assessment and plan development process to reconcile existing conditions and those described in the closing years of the expiring strategic plan. In moving from a reactive to a more cohesive proactive approach, the design team prioritized work identified in the districts’ ten-year life/safety survey, and envision options that respond to the district’s education goals. Scope Summary – Crystal Lake D47 enrolls approximately 7,600 students in preschool through Grade 8. Families are served by nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one early childhood center, and a centralized Administrative Office totaling nearly one million square feet. The team conducted a physical condition assessment of all district facilities including building envelope, interior, and Indoor Environmental Quality, and Educational Adequacy assessment with programmatic data modeling, functional capacity analysis and energy modeling, and life-cycle analysis components with modeling and order of magnitude costs. The findings of this assessment and facilities plan will help the district discern the long-term value of each building and evaluate options that respond to changes in enrollment and learning modalities. DLR Group provided facilities planning services.
Engineering Design & Construction Administration Services.
Design, construction and permit revisions for two new retail portals as well as additional revisions to graphics located at Finley Square Shoipping Center.
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Design Achievement The building owner was interested in lowering its operational costs. DLR Group obtained funding through the ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business Retro-Commissioning program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization. The project's projected savings targets were 300,000 kWh/year in electrical usage. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the owner can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the building owner’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design, construction and permit revisions for two new retail portals as well as additional revisions to graphics located at Finley Square Shoipping Center.
Design Achievement Breman Community High School District was interested in lowering operational costs at its Tinley Park High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Electrical Systems Existing Conditions Assessment
Electrical Systems Existing Conditions Assessment
Design Achievement After a successful and informative year of working with DLR Group, Breman Community High School District was interested in continuing its relationship and exploring additional opportunities for lowering operational costs at its Tinley Park High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.
Design Achievement After a successful and informative year of working with DLR Group, Breman Community High School District was interested in continuing its relationship and exploring additional opportunities for lowering operational costs at its Tinley Park High School. DLR Group obtained funding through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) program to conduct retro-commissioning services of the campus, identifying a series of improvements impacting electrical and natural gas utilization with a simple payback period of 1.5 years or less. With a final retro-commissioning report in hand, the district can decide which of these improvements they wish to pursue. Scope Summary DLR Group's energy services team worked with the district’s maintenance and engineering staff to assess equipment operations, analyze usage, identify potential system improvements and associated cost impacts. DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services.

Design, construction and permit revisions for two new retail portals as well as additional revisions to graphics located at Finley Square Shoipping Center.
Design Achievement New Trier Township High School District was interested upgrading its mechanical systems by upgrading its BAS Controlas on all HVAC systems. DLR Group's engineering team was hired to coordinate with the controls contractor to ensure proper operations of all retro-commissioning measures and test the new system. Scope Summary DLR Group's engineering team worked with the building owner and contractor to oversee installation of upgraded BAS Controls and test for functional operations. DLR Group provided Mechanical commissioning services.

Design Achievement – As a next-step development of the district’s strategic plan, Hawthorn School District wanted to address concerns about enrollment growth and their facilities’ ability to support changing teaching methods and evolving student needs. DLR Group was engaged to conduct an Educational Facility Master Planning effort, assessing all school buildings, leading a community input and consensus-building process, and developing a Master Plan document to guide the district’s efforts. The work was guided by the district’s strategic plan initiatives. Team members studied the physical condition and educational adequacy of existing district buildings. The planning process included community participation in the Assessment, Discovery and Solutions phases, contributing directly to the final recommendations. Drawing upon input from various user groups, the design team’s process helped build community consensus in support of a future bond referendum. Scope Summary – Hawthorn School District 73 serves approximately 4,200 students attending preschool through grade 8 in four elementary schools, two middle schools, an elementary dual language school, and an early learning center. In response to the District’s requirements, the design team studied the quality of learning and working environments, integration of STEM programs at all schools, and cost-effective solutions for new space. Design innovation, particularly as it relates to multi-disciplinary teaming, project-based learning, STEM programs, and maintaining a 25:1 student-teacher ratio at the elementary school level were fundamental components requested by the district’s decision makers. After identifying and developing six options for consideration, the design team worked with the Board of Education to refine the preferred option for voter approval. DLR Group provided master planning services.
LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning services associated with the pursuit of LEED CI 2009 Certification for Reed Smith at 10 South Wacker Drive in Chicago. Project Location: Chicago, IL Total square feet: 130,000 sf Completion date: 2017 Construction Cost: Undisclosed Client Type: Workplace, Law Firm Project Contact: Phil Page Chief of Office Services, Reed Smith LLP Mobile: 412/288-3131 page@reedsmith.com
DLR Group was engaged by the Indian Prairie School District to design accessibility modifications and renovation for the Choir Room and Band Room at Waubonsie Valley High School. Work included the removal of portions of the existing tiered concrete risers and installation of a flat floor and ADA ramp, new railing system, new casework and associated electrical and carpentry. Work was completed over the summer months and completed before the start of the program year. DLR Group provided architectural and structural engineering design services.
QUARTERS Luxury Apartments, located in Chicago's Fulton Market district offers a co-living concept which allows flexibility with short-term leasing and 30- day notice to move out. The complex has 75 apartment with 175 quarters. DLR Group provided LEED Fundamental Commissioning Services for the 300,000 SF project.
Design Achievement - Bentall Kennedy has recognized an increased need for spec office space but faces the challenge of relevancy in a market inundated with flashy coworking spaces. A solid building standard, no matter how relied upon it may be, is seldom enough to attract and retain tenants in a competitive leasing market. DLR Group’s design for this tenant improvement, where the end user is unknown, considers trends in balancing collaboration with privacy and offers the same level of attention to detail in coworking spaces as those designed with direct user input. Daylight and workspace are maximized throughout the space by the removal of several interior walls, which creates an open work environment. Targeted neighborhoods are organized within the open environment by a series of conferencing bars that allow flexibility for teams while maintaining sightlines and light throughout. Described as ‘Independence Day meets a Scandinavian Village’, the space mixes highly textured elements with futuristic, custom elements overhead. Rich, natural colors, forms, textures, materials, and accents are contrasted by high-impact neon tones, infinity mirrors, and perceived complexity achieved with simple installations. Scope Summary - The scope of work for this project encompassed improvements to approximately 22,500 SF of space on level 23 of 200 West Madison, a tower in downtown Chicago. This included re-planning floor configuration; selective demolition of walls, and full demolition of the ceiling; new paint; new carpet, new furnishings and new fixtures. The program included a large open office zone, small team offices, conference rooms (including small huddle and PO spaces), an informal shared coworking space complete with a micro kitchen. Design choices spoke to Bentall Kennedy’s commitment to sustainability, including adherence to Pharos Red List criteria in major spec divisions, like flooring, despite not pursuing certification. DLR Group provided, architecture, interior design, and full engineering services.
Structural engineering services to verify the existing load capacity of structural roof members to support proposed new mechanical roof top equipment designed by DLR Group
DLR Group provided retro-commissioning services through the ComEd Retro-Commissioning program at 200 West Madison, a 1.2M SF commercial office high rise building in Chicago, IL. Electrical savings of over 650,000 kWh were identified as part of the utility incentive program. DLR Group is currently engaged in a utility funded monitoring based commissioning project at 200 West Madison as an extension of the retro-commissioning process, which will enable our team to find deeper energy savings by utilizing Fault Detection and Diagnostics data analytics tools.
Structural engineering services to verify the existing load capacity of structural roof members to support proposed new mechanical roof top equipment designed by DLR Group
Design Achievement - Golf Mill Shopping Center is a 1.1 million SF regional retail power center with both a Target and Value City and an enclosed mall component, anchoring a critical mass of the 2.4 million SF retail space located at the intersection of Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue in Niles. The Shopping Center opened to the public in 1960 as an open-air mall and featured an office tower with indentations reminiscent of a golf ball. The enclosed mall went through subsequent renovations in 1986, 1998 and 2007, and now houses over 120 stores, restaurants and a cinema. Golf Mill is unique in that over the years, it has transformed into a shopping mall and a power center. Currently, it serves as a local community meeting place for many of its residents. In order to attract new tenants and revitalize and activate the mall and community, Florida-based Sterling Organization, a private equity real estate investment firm selected DLR Group to design studies to make improvements to the existing mall. All of the proposed schemes address various possibilities from expanding the powercenter to opening parts of the shopping mall to the exterior. The combination of powercenter and shopping mall helps dictate the direction of each scheme. Scope Summary - The first completed improvement at Golf Mill Mall included demolishing the left portion of the mall's food court and turning it into a 10,000 SF Ulta Beauty Store. As a result, the relocation of the food court will provide the community with a new food destination. The 22,000 SF dining options that were on the former food court could be relocated near the AMC showplace. The 170,000 SF existing Kohl’s building and north renovations will include a new exterior façade and interior repositioning. In addition, Sterling has pursued some options of removing the office tower to gain 9,000 SF of 3 tenant outparcel buildings. Lastly, as seen around the country, the existing Sears building will go dark. Sterling Organization is now looking into opportunities to add office square footage and new retail components while activating the west side of the mall that currently does not utilize the parking to its fullest extent. Currently there are a few new outparcel pads along Milwaukee Avenue being proposed that will create a need for parking in the west
Design Achievement Riverpoint Shopping Center is a delicate balance of paying homage to the past while embracing the new mixed-uses of the future. Located 3.5 miles from downtown Chicago, in an up and coming former industrial area DLR Group’s design anticipates a neighborhood within a neighborhood. The project is broken into (3) three phases with the first phase including high-impact improvements with graphics, signage and color palette updates. The second phase will include improvements to the façade with industrial features. The buildings will be designated as ‘neighborhood blocks’ each with a different identity that all pay homage to the previous industrial clock manufacturing company that previously occupied the site. The last phase will include (2) two new apartment rental buildings and improvements along the riverfront for restaurants, a brewery, bike path and other green space amenities. Scope Summary The scope of work for Riverpoint Shopping Center is to provide three phases of improvements over the current 211,000 SF shopping center. The first phase involved a lot of concept design and future goal initiatives. The new pylon signs, blade signs and paint schemes are all being constructed in 2018. The next phase with façade improvements will be constructed later in 2018 and 2019 with future apartment building and riverfront walk development plans. DLR Group provided architecture, graphic design and planning services.
Structural engineering services to verify the existing load capacity of structural roof members to support proposed new mechanical roof top equipment designed by DLR Group
Design Achievement - Florida-based Sterling Organization, a private equity real estate investment firm, selected DLR Group to design Ulta Beauty, a 10,000 SF beauty store located at Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles. Ulta Beauty's new store is at the main entrance along Milwaukee Avenue in what is currently the southern half of the mall's food court. The new ULTA store was built in the location of the existing food court of Golf Mill Shopping Center. As a result of the new ULTA store, the relocation of the food court in the future, will provide the community with a new food destination which will serve to attract other high-profile retailers to the center. Scope Summary - The scope included exterior façade and an interior warm white box build out. The existing masonry facade was removed for the addition of the bright new eifs facade with tall curtainwall glazing. On the interior, a long eyebrow with significant weight canopy with minimal glazing was added. The extended eyebrow was designed as design build with the cold form steel manufacturer, instead of structural steel to help reduce costs and speed up the construction schedule. Golf Mill was originally built as an outdoor shopping center so the existing space that ULTA occupied consisted of a lot of different buildings. The different steel elevations provided a challenge for coordination but DLR Group overcame these challenges by providing the highest possible heights for the tenant. The new ULTA Beauty is the first in a series of upcoming improvements to the Golf Mill Mall.
Hourly site visits requested by Anchor Mechanical for As-Builts on various projects and on as need basis.
Golf Mill Shopping Center — from Existing SketchUp Model, Proposed Aldi / Fashion Tenant and (6) Six Tenant CAD plan. • Provide 2-3 options for alternate plans at the existing Kohl’s building • Include previously designed adjacent façade renovations • Provide rendering package to attract new tenants • Provide SketchUp model to client
Project setup to track time on compiling CAD sheets for coordination wtih sub.
Architectural design service revisions, additional pylon sign revisions and pylon sign details for the Riverpoint Shopping Center. This package will include revisions to previously designed work as well as a few new items.
Hourly site visits requested by Anchor Mechanical for As-Builts on various projects and on as need basis.
Project setup to track time on compiling CAD sheets for coordination wtih sub.
Project setup to track time on compiling CAD sheets for coordination with sub.
Architectural design service revisions, additional pylon sign revisions and pylon sign details for the Riverpoint Shopping Center. This package will include revisions to previously designed work as well as a few new items.
Project setup to track time on compiling CAD sheets for coordination wtih sub.
After conducting a district-wide facility analysis, DLR Group worked with Hawthorn District 73 to form a 10-Year Plan addressing enrollment trends, educational program, and facility needs. The assessment revealed several smaller projects requiring prompt attention to assure the ongoing health and safety of students. While the District builds consensus among its residents around longer term facility solutions, the design team coordinated repairs at six of the district’s eight buildings with construction carried out over the summer months. The scope included mechanical and HVAC system upgrades, concrete and tuck pointing repairs, paint and carpeting, and new doors and hardware. DLR Group provided architectural, mechanical and structural engineering design services.
Golf Mill Shopping Center — from Existing SketchUp Model, Proposed Aldi / Fashion Tenant and (6) Six Tenant CAD plan. • Provide 2-3 options for alternate plans at the existing Kohl’s building • Include previously designed adjacent façade renovations • Provide rendering package to attract new tenants • Provide SketchUp model to client
Design Achievement – With its five elementary schools at 95% capacity, and proposed subdivisions anticipated adding to continued enrollment growth, the District needed to find both short- and longer-term solutions to its space needs. DLR Group was engaged to lead a Facility Master Planning process to identify and prioritize solutions to respond to the District’s space needs. Long-term solutions required time to build community consensus and support for a bond referendum, however, an immediate solution was needed to address the most pressing needs. The team found a creative solution: the District would enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Vernon Hills Park District to build an addition to the newly renovated Sullivan Community Center, establishing a Kindergarten Center for the District’s kindergarten classes. This solution frees space at four elementary schools for expanded programs, allows kindergarten students to use the new Sullivan Center gym during the day, and gives community members access to the school multi-purpose room in the evenings. These entities are already working in concert, as the Kindergarten Center serves as the site of the District’s Before and After School Care Programs. Scope Summary – The 40,000 SF two-story addition to the Park District’s Sullivan Center will provide 18 classrooms and administrative spaces, a multi-purpose room, and an outdoor play area to accommodate the District’s kindergarten program. These facilities complement those of the newly renovated Sullivan Community Center which offers two gyms, a secure preschool wing, recreation and administrative staff offices, a dance studio and community room. The District is responsible for the entire cost of construction and operation, leasing the land from the Park District for a nominal cost. The addition is funded out of the District’s reserves. DLR Group is providing architecture and engineering services.
Peer review of the MEP design documents for the TD Ameritrade build-out at 600 West Chicago.
Master Plan Phase 2
Design Achievement – With its five elementary schools at 95% capacity, and proposed subdivisions anticipated adding to continued enrollment growth, the district needed to find both short- and longer-term solutions to its space needs. DLR Group was engaged to lead a Facilities Master Planning process to identify and prioritize solutions to respond to the district’s space needs. Long-term solutions required time to build community consensus and support for a bond referendum, however an immediate solution was needed to address the most pressing needs. The team found a creative solution: the district would enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the park district and library district to build an addition to the newly renovated Sullivan Community Center, establishing a Kindergarten Center for most of the district’s kindergarten classes. This solution frees space at four elementary schools for expanded programs, allows kindergarten students to use the new Sullivan Center gym during the day, and gives community members access to school meeting rooms and other school spaces in the evenings. These entities are already working in concert, as the Sullivan Center serves as the site of the district’s Before and After School Care Programs. Scope Summary – The 36,000 SF addition to the Park District’s Sullivan Center will provide 18 classrooms and administrative spaces, a multi-purpose room, and an outdoor play area to house the district’s kindergarten program. These facilities complement those of the newly renovated Sullivan Community Center which offers two gyms, a secure preschool wing, recreation and administrative staff offices, a dance studio and community room. The district is responsible for the entire cost of construction and operation, leasing the land from the park district for a nominal cost. The $11.8 million addition is funded out of the district’s reserves. DLR Group is providing architecture and engineering services.
One week study for Riverpoint Parlor Pizza
One week study for Riverpoint Parlor Pizza
Design Achievement – With its five elementary schools at 95% capacity, and proposed subdivisions anticipated adding to continued enrollment growth, the district needed to find both short- and longer-term solutions to its space needs. DLR Group was engaged to lead a Facilities Master Planning process to identify and prioritize solutions to respond to the district’s space needs. Long-term solutions required time to build community consensus and support for a bond referendum, however an immediate solution was needed to address the most pressing needs. The team found a creative solution: the district would enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the park district and library district to build an addition to the newly renovated Sullivan Community Center, establishing a Kindergarten Center for most of the district’s kindergarten classes. This solution frees space at four elementary schools for expanded programs, allows kindergarten students to use the new Sullivan Center gym during the day, and gives community members access to school meeting rooms and other school spaces in the evenings. These entities are already working in concert, as the Sullivan Center serves as the site of the district’s Before and After School Care Programs. Scope Summary – The 36,000 SF addition to the Park District’s Sullivan Center will provide 18 classrooms and administrative spaces, a multi-purpose room, and an outdoor play area to house the district’s kindergarten program. These facilities complement those of the newly renovated Sullivan Community Center which offers two gyms, a secure preschool wing, recreation and administrative staff offices, a dance studio and community room. The district is responsible for the entire cost of construction and operation, leasing the land from the park district for a nominal cost. The $11.8 million addition is funded out of the district’s reserves. DLR Group is providing architecture and engineering services.
Master Plan Phase 2
Setup so team can track new CD and BN time related to incorporating value-engineering revisions into a new set of bid documents for the project.
DLR Group provided a master plan study for the renovation of a 194,000 SF existing courthouse and courts annex to house exclusive civil and family courts for the existing facility, along with supporting judicial functions, and office spaces for Circuit Clerk, Court Security, Judicial Information Services, and Courts Administration. The study looks at strategic allocation of resources, along with data collection, trend analysis, evaluation of campus-wide wayfinding, security, and infrastructure, and schematic development of project options. DLR Group worked with Lake County to identify the following Project Goals: Accommodate programmed functions in existing envelope. Provide sufficient courtroom count to meet projections. Co-locate court administration functions/provide connectivity to courts. Enhance public access to Clerk. Enhance efficiency of Clerk layout/provide connectivity to courts. Improve ADA access (Courtrooms, Clerk). Improve Sheriff’s access to new and existing courtrooms, campus-wide. Increase natural daylight to staff/public areas. Develop a “main street” that weaves the courthouse, annex, and CCT together, improving wayfinding and connectivity. This project is the following phase of the current development of a dedicated criminal courts tower to the south of this existing facility. With the criminal courts moving out, space will be open for a phased renovation. Challenges to this process include a limited floorplate, outdated infrastructure, and changing priorities. Once the project is complete, the County will be operating in a facility that comprises three buildings with a common circulation path at the second level, organizing the high-volume public access and simplifying the building for public use.
Design Achievement The building owner wanted to assess the option of upgrading its mechanical systems and replace an outmoded rooftop unit with a new, more efficient model. DLR Group's engineering team was hired to analyze current need and estimate costs of replacement. Scope Summary DLR Group's engineering team worked with the building owner to assess an upgrade to its mechanical system by installing a new rooftop unit. DLR Group provided Mechanical engineering design and assessment services.
Setup so team can track new CD and BN time related to incorporating value-engineering revisions into a new set of bid documents for the project.
Setup so team can track new CD and BN time related to incorporating value-engineering revisions into a new set of bid documents for the project.

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