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Design Achievement – Situated near a large high school and the surrounding suburbs, the Garden Market Shopping Center draws in a diverse and active crowd throughout the week. To further position the development as a community destination for neighborhood customers in Western Springs, Illinois, Federal Realty Investment Trust partnered with DLR Group to refresh the property. DLR Group’s design injects new life into the development, making it an attractive and vibrant destination for both local and national tenants while encouraging community activity and engagement. A sophisticated monochromatic gray and white palette blends with the existing brick façade while the addition of trellises strategically placed along pedestrian walkways provide comfortable outdoor seating with ample shade. One of the standout features of the is the transformation of an existing open courtyard space into a public living room. This multifunction space now serves as a gathering space for outdoor yoga classes, farmer’s markets, café and lounge seating, and various community events, encouraging neighbors to come together and create lasting memories. The refresh also introduces a new branding and graphics package that integrates with the distinct character of the development. Utilizing bright, playful colors and a geometric floral-inspired brand identity, the branding creates a visually engaging atmosphere. This identity is further reflected in large-scale wall graphics and a striking 3D painted graphic on reclaimed lumber, serving as a focal point of the property. Scope Summary – Garden Market Shopping Center totals 140,000 SF. The project scope encompasses a wide array of site enhancements aimed at revitalizing the property’s appeal and functionality. Notable site improvements include aesthetic modifications to the façade, the introduction of outdoor seating along dining and retail areas, and new seating, landscape, and light fixture upgrades to the existing patio. Our Experiential Graphic Design team developed a new brand concept featuring a new name, identity mark, and business materials. The graphics package also includes several large-scale wall graphics. This fresh branding concept serves as a powerful visual anchor, drawing customers in, making a lasting impression. DLR Group provided architecture and experiential graphic design 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.
Hourly services to create and issue conformed construction documents
Peer review of the MEP design documents for the TD Ameritrade build-out at 600 West Chicago.
Design Achievement The building owner wanted to assess the option of upgrading its mechanical systems and replace an outmoded hot water heater 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 hot water heater unit. DLR Group provided Mechanical engineering design and assessment services.
DLR Group understands that to prolong the viability of jail division lll annex and division lV, it is the County's intention to perform a roof replacement on both buildings. We further understand that the County, through their arrangement with your Gompany, is in administration of the County's JOC Program. We further understand that under separate contract, Leopardo and the County have procured the services of BTA Roofing Consultants, who has performed a complete roof assessment of all buildings at the Jail, including Divisions lll (Annex) and lV. BTA will be specifiTing the roofing system and recommending details, along with developing technical specifications. DLR Group will be providing architectural and engineering assessments of the buildings in question and coordinating with BTA to provide a set of construction documents for permit to Leopardo and the County for the two buildings roof replacements and submitting them to the City of Chicago. We will provide construction documents to Leopardo following permit approval for construction. DLR Group will also provide construction administration services on an as needed basis, to complement BTA's service in this area. DLR Groups Services fall into four (4) phases for this project, which are as follows:    Data Collection/Building Assessment Phase    Construction Documents Phase    Permit Coordination, Bidding and Negotiation    ConstructionAdministration Services
Hourly services to create and issue conformed construction documents
The State of Illinois mandates that every public school building be inspected annually to assure compliance with the minimum standards necessary to ensure the health and safety of students. Every ten years all buildings must be resurveyed by an architect licensed by the State of Illinois. All work necessary to bring the building into compliance with minimum standards is noted. DLR Group was engaged by the Indian Prairie Community Unit School District (CUSD) to conduct Health/Life Safety surveys for the Metea Valley High School, a component of the district’s ten-year mandated review. The team assessed the 462,000 SF high school campus for compliance with state standards and produced a report of findings filed with the Regional Office of Education. DLR Group provided architectural, engineering, and cost estimating services.
Hourly services to create and issue conformed construction documents
Review and inspection of mobile classrooms. Necessary in order to review existing conditions and complete the forms required by the ROE.
We understand that Hotel Chicago wishes to install roof anchors at the roof of the 15 story tower to provide anchor points for window washing tie offs. DLR will work with a window washing anchor manufacturer (i.e. Probel or equal) to confirm layout for location, spacing and quantity of roof anchors for the window washing operation. The anchors will need to be anchored to the concrete roof structure (i.e. beam or slab beam). The Owner will be required to provide an x-ray scan of the roof structure before drilling for anchor points to confirm rebar / slab reinforcement is avoided. Roofing will have to be repaired and flashing extended around each new anchor after attachment to concrete roof structure. DLR will provide technical specifications for roof repairs and a roof plan showing extent of roof membrane work. See contract Exhibit A for additional information.
DLR Group understands that to prolong the viability of jail division lll annex and division lV, it is the County's intention to perform a roof replacement on both buildings. We further understand that the County, through their arrangement with your Gompany, is in administration of the County's JOC Program. We further understand that under separate contract, Leopardo and the County have procured the services of BTA Roofing Consultants, who has performed a complete roof assessment of all buildings at the Jail, including Divisions lll (Annex) and lV. BTA will be specifiTing the roofing system and recommending details, along with developing technical specifications. DLR Group will be providing architectural and engineering assessments of the buildings in question and coordinating with BTA to provide a set of construction documents for permit to Leopardo and the County for the two buildings roof replacements and submitting them to the City of Chicago. We will provide construction documents to Leopardo following permit approval for construction. DLR Group will also provide construction administration services on an as needed basis, to complement BTA's service in this area. DLR Groups Services fall into four (4) phases for this project, which are as follows:    Data Collection/Building Assessment Phase    Construction Documents Phase    Permit Coordination, Bidding and Negotiation    ConstructionAdministration Services
We understand that Hotel Chicago wishes to install roof anchors at the roof of the 15 story tower to provide anchor points for window washing tie offs. DLR will work with a window washing anchor manufacturer (i.e. Probel or equal) to confirm layout for location, spacing and quantity of roof anchors for the window washing operation. The anchors will need to be anchored to the concrete roof structure (i.e. beam or slab beam). The Owner will be required to provide an x-ray scan of the roof structure before drilling for anchor points to confirm rebar / slab reinforcement is avoided. Roofing will have to be repaired and flashing extended around each new anchor after attachment to concrete roof structure. DLR will provide technical specifications for roof repairs and a roof plan showing extent of roof membrane work. See contract Exhibit A for additional information.
DLR Group understands that to prolong the viability of jail division lll annex and division lV, it is the County's intention to perform a roof replacement on both buildings. We further understand that the County, through their arrangement with your Gompany, is in administration of the County's JOC Program. We further understand that under separate contract, Leopardo and the County have procured the services of BTA Roofing Consultants, who has performed a complete roof assessment of all buildings at the Jail, including Divisions lll (Annex) and lV. BTA will be specifiTing the roofing system and recommending details, along with developing technical specifications. DLR Group will be providing architectural and engineering assessments of the buildings in question and coordinating with BTA to provide a set of construction documents for permit to Leopardo and the County for the two buildings roof replacements and submitting them to the City of Chicago. We will provide construction documents to Leopardo following permit approval for construction. DLR Group will also provide construction administration services on an as needed basis, to complement BTA's service in this area. DLR Groups Services fall into four (4) phases for this project, which are as follows:    Data Collection/Building Assessment Phase    Construction Documents Phase    Permit Coordination, Bidding and Negotiation    ConstructionAdministration Services
Review and inspection of mobile classrooms. Necessary in order to review existing conditions and complete the forms required by the ROE.
1). Provide architectural demolition drawings to obtain a permit via City of Chicago's Self-Certification program. Include all notes, tables and plans as necessary.2). Provide building permit application documents as needed. Coordinate with the permit expeditor John Lyle & Associates.
LEED fundamental and enhanced commissioning services associated with the pursuit of LEED Gold Commercial Interiors certification at HSBC’s office. Functional performance testing of all energy using HVAC, plumbing and lighting equipment were conducted. Equipment functional performance testing demonstrated that the installation and operation of components, systems, and system-to-system interfacing relationships were in accordance with approved plans and specifications such that operation, function, and maintenance serviceability for each of the commissioned systems was confirmed. Total square feet: 280,000 SF Completion date: August 2017 Construction Budget: $25 million
We understand that Hotel Chicago wishes to install roof anchors at the roof of the 15 story tower to provide anchor points for window washing tie offs. DLR will work with a window washing anchor manufacturer (i.e. Probel or equal) to confirm layout for location, spacing and quantity of roof anchors for the window washing operation. The anchors will need to be anchored to the concrete roof structure (i.e. beam or slab beam). The Owner will be required to provide an x-ray scan of the roof structure before drilling for anchor points to confirm rebar / slab reinforcement is avoided. Roofing will have to be repaired and flashing extended around each new anchor after attachment to concrete roof structure. DLR will provide technical specifications for roof repairs and a roof plan showing extent of roof membrane work. See contract Exhibit A for additional information.
Provide architecutre, engineering, and cost estimating services to conduct Health / Life Safety surveys for the Matea Valley High School part of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District (CUSD) 204 and consisting of approximately 462,000 square feet.
Chicago Energy Bechmarking Compliance assistance of 8 facilities located in Chicago, IL. DLR Group shall facilitate the benchmarking process and provide all services to ensure the facility is in compliance with the Chicago Benchmarking ordiance. The following information will be required to be provided to DLR Group for each property: Chicago benchmarking ordinance ID # Peoples Gas information release form All ComEd account numbers associated with the property Access to Energy Star account if already created Gross square footage Primary use of property
1). Provide architectural demolition drawings to obtain a permit via City of Chicago's Self-Certification program. Include all notes, tables and plans as necessary.2). Provide building permit application documents as needed. Coordinate with the permit expeditor John Lyle & Associates.
Chicago Energy Bechmarking Compliance assistance of 8 facilities located in Chicago, IL. DLR Group shall facilitate the benchmarking process and provide all services to ensure the facility is in compliance with the Chicago Benchmarking ordiance. The following information will be required to be provided to DLR Group for each property: Chicago benchmarking ordinance ID # Peoples Gas information release form All ComEd account numbers associated with the property Access to Energy Star account if already created Gross square footage Primary use of property
See below for proposed scope of work and NTE: · Review of existing MEP Drawings for areas being served by existing AHU HV-1. · DLR Group will perform one site visit to collect data on the existing AHU, building construction & installation. · DLR Group will provide a high level load estimate based on Trane TRACE 700 load software. This shall be used as the basis for DLR Group’s recommendation on the capacity of the new AHU. · DLR Group shall issue a written summary of our findings and recommendations, and will submit as a letter report to Anchor Mechanical.
We understand that Hotel Chicago wishes to install roof anchors at the roof of the 15 story tower to provide anchor points for window washing tie offs. DLR will work with a window washing anchor manufacturer (i.e. Probel or equal) to confirm layout for location, spacing and quantity of roof anchors for the window washing operation. The anchors will need to be anchored to the concrete roof structure (i.e. beam or slab beam). The Owner will be required to provide an x-ray scan of the roof structure before drilling for anchor points to confirm rebar / slab reinforcement is avoided. Roofing will have to be repaired and flashing extended around each new anchor after attachment to concrete roof structure. DLR will provide technical specifications for roof repairs and a roof plan showing extent of roof membrane work. This dash is for Construction Administration svcs only. See contract Exhibit A for additional information.
See below for proposed scope of work and NTE: · Review of existing MEP Drawings for areas being served by existing AHU HV-1. · DLR Group will perform one site visit to collect data on the existing AHU, building construction & installation. · DLR Group will provide a high level load estimate based on Trane TRACE 700 load software. This shall be used as the basis for DLR Group’s recommendation on the capacity of the new AHU. · DLR Group shall issue a written summary of our findings and recommendations, and will submit as a letter report to Anchor Mechanical.
1). Provide architectural demolition drawings to obtain a permit via City of Chicago's Self-Certification program. Include all notes, tables and plans as necessary.2). Provide building permit application documents as needed. Coordinate with the permit expeditor John Lyle & Associates.
1). Provide architectural demolition drawings to obtain a permit via City of Chicago's Self-Certification program. Include all notes, tables and plans as necessary.2). Provide building permit application documents as needed. Coordinate with the permit expeditor John Lyle & Associates.
We understand that Hotel Chicago wishes to install roof anchors at the roof of the 15 story tower to provide anchor points for window washing tie offs. DLR will work with a window washing anchor manufacturer (i.e. Probel or equal) to confirm layout for location, spacing and quantity of roof anchors for the window washing operation. The anchors will need to be anchored to the concrete roof structure (i.e. beam or slab beam). The Owner will be required to provide an x-ray scan of the roof structure before drilling for anchor points to confirm rebar / slab reinforcement is avoided. Roofing will have to be repaired and flashing extended around each new anchor after attachment to concrete roof structure. DLR will provide technical specifications for roof repairs and a roof plan showing extent of roof membrane work. This dash is for Construction Administration svcs only. See contract Exhibit A for additional information.
1). Provide architectural drawings for the demolition of interior non-load bearing walls and all associated MEP items to obtain a permit via City of Chicago's Self-Certification program. Include all notes, tables and plans as necessary. 2). Permit coordination and acquisition to be handled by DLR Group. 3). Landlord to provide Autocad floorplans of the buildings.
The Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy provides long term skilled nursing care to approximately 380 elderly persons and employs over 500 direct care and support staff. The Home has continued to experience Legionnaires’ Disease outbreaks despite remedial efforts that have taken place since 2015. To date there have been t3 deaths and more than 60 ill residents and employees at the Home. Options have been explored and the most expedient solution was found to be the acquisition and renovation of a vacant existing facility in the vicinity, formerly known as Sycamore Healthcare, at 720 Sycamore Street in Quincy, Illinois which has been closed for over a year The existing State of Illinois VA campus in Quincy, IL was plagued by persistent disease outbreaks and unhealthy living conditions for veterans. The severity of the situation drew the concern of state officials, including the governors’ office, and pushed the project to a 1R emergency level. DLR Group has hired to provide emergency services to replace the failing facility. DLR Group is performing fast-track renovation services on a 1970s building slated to become the replacement secure senior care facility. The aging building infrastructure was failed or non-code compliant. Work included full asbestos abatement prior to the renovations. To meet the aggressive timeline preferred by the state, DLR Group partnered with River City Construction in a design-assist capacity that is akin to design-build. The integrated DLR Group team is providing real-time equipment specs and design drawings to River City, as they work on-site 24 hours a day, in three shifts. The project schedule is six months from design inception to a finished facility ready to move in.
Chicago Energy Bechmarking Compliance assistance of 8 facilities located in Chicago, IL. DLR Group shall facilitate the benchmarking process and provide all services to ensure the facility is in compliance with the Chicago Benchmarking ordiance. The following information will be required to be provided to DLR Group for each property: Chicago benchmarking ordinance ID # Peoples Gas information release form All ComEd account numbers associated with the property Access to Energy Star account if already created Gross square footage Primary use of property
We understand that Hotel Chicago wishes to install roof anchors at the roof of the 15 story tower to provide anchor points for window washing tie offs. DLR will work with a window washing anchor manufacturer (i.e. Probel or equal) to confirm layout for location, spacing and quantity of roof anchors for the window washing operation. The anchors will need to be anchored to the concrete roof structure (i.e. beam or slab beam). The Owner will be required to provide an x-ray scan of the roof structure before drilling for anchor points to confirm rebar / slab reinforcement is avoided. Roofing will have to be repaired and flashing extended around each new anchor after attachment to concrete roof structure. DLR will provide technical specifications for roof repairs and a roof plan showing extent of roof membrane work. This dash is for Construction Administration svcs only. See contract Exhibit A for additional information.
NOT TO SPEC Design Achievement: Located in the center of this large community college campus, Space 2000 in the College of DuPage’s Student Resource Center Building provides a flexible venue for a variety of important campus functions. Board meetings, student engagement events and other special gatherings are accommodated by this large space equipped with special lighting and operable partitions. DLR Group enhanced the existing space with new finishes, furniture, and operable partitions as well as new lighting and lighting controls. Scope of Work: The scope of work on this 7,300 square-foot multi-purpose conference / event space included a new stage configuration, relocated control room, retractable partition improvements, new lighting and audio-visual equipment, and new carpet and paint. This project was completed on an accelerated schedule to have it open and operating in the Fall after starting construction in May of the same year. DLR Group provided architectural and mechanical and electrical engineering services from schematic design through construction administration.
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1). Provide architectural drawings for the demolition of interior non-load bearing walls and all associated MEP items to obtain a permit via City of Chicago's Self-Certification program. Include all notes, tables and plans as necessary. 2). Permit coordination and acquisition to be handled by DLR Group. 3). Landlord to provide Autocad floorplans of the buildings.
Chicago Energy Bechmarking Compliance assistance of 8 facilities located in Chicago, IL. DLR Group shall facilitate the benchmarking process and provide all services to ensure the facility is in compliance with the Chicago Benchmarking ordiance. The following information will be required to be provided to DLR Group for each property: Chicago benchmarking ordinance ID # Peoples Gas information release form All ComEd account numbers associated with the property Access to Energy Star account if already created Gross square footage Primary use of property
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Design Narrative: As Benedictine University (BenU) seeks to define the next chapter in their esteemed history, they requested DLR Group, a long-time architectural design partner, to work with them on creating and executing an inclusive master planning process that elicited input from representatives of their four campuses and delivered a plan that provides a physical manifestation of their combined 20-year vision. DLR Group, in partnership with the University’s Facilities Committee, developed a variety of interactive sessions on each campus that inspired faculty, staff and students to envision the future of Benedictine University. The exercises focused on interdepartmental collaboration and encouraged individuals to ‘Dream Big’. The resulting ideas were combined, synthesized, and prioritized based on BenU’s mission and vision, as well as the elements they deemed most important in attracting and retaining students and enhancing the overall student experience. Scope Summary: The master plan encompasses 4 campuses totaling 120 acres and involves 2 states. DLR Group provided master planning services.
The Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy provides long term skilled nursing care to approximately 380 elderly persons and employs over 500 direct care and support staff. The Home has continued to experience Legionnaires’ Disease outbreaks despite remedial efforts that have taken place since 2015. To date there have been t3 deaths and more than 60 ill residents and employees at the Home. Options have been explored and the most expedient solution was found to be the acquisition and renovation of a vacant existing facility in the vicinity, formerly known as Sycamore Healthcare, at 720 Sycamore Street in Quincy, Illinois which has been closed for over a year The existing State of Illinois VA campus in Quincy, IL was plagued by persistent disease outbreaks and unhealthy living conditions for veterans. The severity of the situation drew the concern of state officials, including the governors’ office, and pushed the project to a 1R emergency level. DLR Group has hired to provide emergency services to replace the failing facility. DLR Group is performing fast-track renovation services on a 1970s building slated to become the replacement secure senior care facility. The aging building infrastructure was failed or non-code compliant. Work included full asbestos abatement prior to the renovations. To meet the aggressive timeline preferred by the state, DLR Group partnered with River City Construction in a design-assist capacity that is akin to design-build. The integrated DLR Group team is providing real-time equipment specs and design drawings to River City, as they work on-site 24 hours a day, in three shifts. The project schedule is six months from design inception to a finished facility ready to move in.
Harper College serves more than 35,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs. The main campus is on 200 acres and includes buildings totaling about 1.6 million square feet. In 2014, the College began a 5-year process to replace their obsolete controls and integrate all of their buildings to a single operator interface. This process started with an assessment of the various systems and research to create a path to a consolidated system that would defend against obsolescence. A new campus standard specification for new construction projects was created to allow other designers to meet the same requirements as the Campus BAS Upgrade Project. The BAS Upgrade Project construction kept the existing field level controllers in nine buildings and added new network area controllers to communicate with the new system. The remaining 13 buildings had all new controls installed. Six different controls contractors were used to complete the installation of the various controls in the 22 buildings, using three different manufacturers’ controller products. A campus integrator was hired to create a seamless front-end so all graphics had the same look and functionality regardless of which of the buildings is being monitored. Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx) has also been implemented on the Campus to provide actionable information for system optimization on a continuous basis. This process focuses on analyzing large amounts of data using various algorithms to find patterns and trends that allow the system to improve and optimize building energy performance and comfort. Equipped with the system software and reports the team is continually informed and issues are identified early to maintain optimal performance.
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MEP due diligence services to walk-through & visually inspect MEP systems at the building, providing a narrative description on the condition of the existing systems and estimated remaining useful life of systems.
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Future Ready D36, the Winnetka Public School District 36’s first Educational Master Facility Plan (EMFP) in 20 years, is a holistic process that will measure, validate, quantify and qualify opportunities to align the district’s school facilities, enrollment, and vision for progressive teaching and learning. The resulting EMFP will be a living document that guides Winnetka D36 as they meet the needs of current and future students in a fiscally responsible manner. Beginning in the summer of 2017 and spanning the 2017/2018 school year, the EMFP process builds upon the Enrollment Balancing Project that sought to address imbalanced attendance patterns at the three District 36 elementary schools. The District temporarily placed Kindergarten students from Crow Island School at Greeley and Hubbard Woods Schools, to alleviate enrollment growth pressures. As a part of enrollment balancing, the District also began work to forecast enrollment trends and identify anticipated future space needs. When it was clear that the Board of Education needed a broader plan to address this issue, they hired DLR Group to aid in defining long-term solutions that enable Winnetka D36 to grow their approach to innovative learning, while also preserving their history and renowned progressive approach to education. DLR Group has employed a data-driven, research-based approach alongside District leadership in this 6-phase process. Winnetka’s imperative to deliver whole-child education guides the EMFP process; one of the process tenets is to always keep education at the center of each option proposed. In addition to honoring this educational mission, DLR Group is also providing the district with insights about their historic landmark building at Crow Island. This unique element in the community necessitates a careful, sensitive planning process with a high degree of stakeholder engagement.
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Arch/Eng Services for undetermined duration while phasing and implementation strategizing for EFMP.
DLR Group will confirm existing ventilation systems and analyze the indoor air quality for the occupied areas of Building B, including but not limited to offices, conference rooms, lounges, and workrooms.
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Arch/Eng Services for undetermined duration while phasing and implementation strategizing for EFMP.
MEP due diligence services to walk-through & visually inspect MEP systems at the building, providing a narrative description on the condition of the existing systems and estimated remaining useful life of systems.
Arch/Eng Services for undetermined duration while phasing and implementation strategizing for EFMP.
Design Achievement – Co-living is a modern housing option that helps bring community, diversity and affordable housing solutions to neighborhoods across the country. DLR Group’s design pays tribute to the surrounding contextual scale and is a modern approach to residential design rhythm in the façade. Each occupant has a private bedroom and the option of a private or communal bath. The remainder of the interior spaces is shared. On move-in day, the tenant can show up with not much more than a suitcase as furniture, silverware, television, are all owner provided. Each unit receives weekly cleaning service, and tenants have the option of transferring to different Common properties if they need to relocate for work or enjoyment. Due to the shared amenities, rental rates are less than market-rate units in each neighborhood. Scope Summary – The program for this new construction project includes 4,000 SF of retail and amenity space and 28 units with four-bedrooms each. A tight 6,200 SF site in Chicago ensures that every inch of the building is utilized to the fullest. Each unit has option for a shared or private bathroom. The kitchen space flows into the living room space -- a communal living must. Units come fully furnished with washer/dryer units and offer great views of River North. The first floor incorporates high-impact retail with an entry lounge for seamless flow between the functions. The 9th floor includes private amenity spaces that complement features of everyday life in the city, like space to work from home, rooftop deck among the high-rises and a communal kitchen. DLR Group provided planning, entitlements and architectural services.
Design Achievement – Indian Prairie CUSD 204 wanted to replace the visitor bleachers at Waubonsie Valley High School stadium, and enlarge capacity to 1000 seats. The district also wanted a press box to serve both the football stadium and adjacent soccer field. DLR Group was engaged to design and develop construction documents for a modular system that responds to the district’s needs and is flexible for the stadium's future development. Generating a bid package allowed the district to solicit bids and decide upon a plan of action. Scope Summary - DLR Group's design team generated concrete specifications, a foundation plan, utilities plan, design drawings and structural plan, coordinating with the district’s civil engineer. DLR Group provided architecture, electrical and structural engineering services.
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Design Achievement – In response to sustained and continuing enrollment increases, the Champaign Unit 4 Consolidated Unit School District needed to expand their infrastructure support for transportation services and better accommodate associated staff. DLR Group’s design solution not only provides a centralized, efficient transportation facility, but also improves other District operational functions within a shared facility. All logistic efforts of the district Copy Center, Food Service and Transportation are housed in a common campus. An initial assessment evaluated two options: renovate an existing lumber yard or build a new structure. Meeting with Operational Managers and Department Heads to determine space needs, the team then conducted a fit analysis of the existing site. Simultaneously, other team members converted 3D scans into a BIM model and conducted a feasibility analysis to determine viability of existing systems and components. When considering both the initial and long-term cost of renovation, and the ability to accommodate future space needs at the selected site, the district determined more value in building a new campus. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project encompassed on-site traffic flow for three parcels, two of which are separated by a public street, to create a campus containing five buildings to accommodate the District’s Transportation Center, Copy Center and Food Service administrative offices. The scope requires demolition of four existing structures and construction of a new 15,000 SF building. The program includes space to train 100 bus drivers, accommodation for as many as eight mechanics in four work bays, a wash bay, and office for seven supporting administrative staff. The design allows for future improvements as funds become available through annual budget allocations. DLR Group provided planning, 3D analysis, energy code modeling, and Schematic Design services.
Existing office suite will be divided to create a 4,000 SF office suite which will be renovated for Urban Labs at 111 W. Washington.  The renovation will include the creation of four (4) enclosed offices, a conference room, a huddle meeting room, a phone room, a mother's room, a reception area, a 42 station open office, an IT room, and a collaboration space that is an extension of the break room area.
Design Achievement – Mount Carmel High School, an all-boy Catholic school founded in 1900, is committed to providing a college prep program from young men of different academic abilities. In a Campaign for a new Century of Excellence, the school sought to provide 21st century learning environments, with varied instructional practices, opportunities for frequent movement, and classrooms offering hands-on-learning strategies. DLR Group worked with school officials to create a master plan with phased implementation as fundraising hit specific milestone goals. The design is a response to the educational program, providing flexible and technology-enhanced spaces within the 1924 main school building, the 1953 student center, and the 1969 building link. Scope Summary - This portion of the Phase Two master plan implementation comprises 84,000 SF of renovated classroom and administration space within existing school facilities that are between 47 and 92 years old. Renovation work also includes new mechanical and electrical systems, along with new technology infrastructure. DLR Group is providing architecture and engineering services.
Architect/Engineering Svcs for SD-PC of 3 buildings (the Ph II conceptual planning # was 22-13130-00):1924 Main School Building1953 Student Center1969 McDermott/Doyle Science Link
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Developer Sterling Bay embarked on a major renovation and deep energy retrofit to re-envision 311 West Monroe. It was the first project in Chicago to leverage utility incentives to analyze, integrate and formalize energy performance goals early in the design process, and to also verify achievement post-occupancy using the utility’s monitoring-based commissioning offering. DLR Group Engineers verified the energy savings measures were achieved and applied persistence protocols to maintain savings, by integrating building operational data analytics (Skyspark), as part of the design and commissioning process. Building energy & IAQ performance data was organized and tagged using the Project Haystack methodology. This allowed the design, construction, and commissioning teams to seamlessly hand the project over to the owner’s operations team, ensuring the specified design sequences of operation were executed and confirming that building performance remained within as-designed parameters. This project was the repositioning and modernization of a 15-story, Class A office building in Chicago’s Loop. In addition to adding a robust tenant amenity package, the work also included renovating the entire building systems infrastructure – including plumbing, HVAC, fire protection and electrical systems – to improve tenant satisfaction, available power, enhanced indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, and expanded leasable footprint. The HVAC system selection allowed for the reallocation of real estate on the 28,000 SF full floor mechanical penthouse on the 15th floor, now housing 7,500SF of tenant amenity space, and 8,300 SF of leasable space. The building, built in 1972 by Harris Bank, housed a data center that remained operational for a portion of the renovation work.
Existing office suite will be divided to create a 4,000 SF office suite which will be renovated for Urban Labs at 111 W. Washington. The renovation will include the creation of four (4) enclosed offices, a conference room, a huddle meeting room, a phone room, a mother's room, a reception area, a 42 station open office, an IT room, and a collaboration space that is an extension of the break room area.
Graphic assistance for the exhibits upcoming zoning meeting for a new signage tower at the Crossroads Shopping Center, at 113-295 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL.
To provide CPS with a tool for measuring the inter-related impacts of the recommended energy projects, identified by the design team, DLR Group will create a dynamic energy model and establish energy performance metrics (annual energy consumption, annual energy cost, energy use by end use) for the existing building, conceptual code compliance building, in addition to the isolation of design iterations. DLR Group understands that this project will consist of three (3) distinct phases where all phases include in-depth energy analysis of both existing and potential building improvements to Christopher Elementary, including but not limited to Roof replacement, AHU/RTU refurbishment or replacement, Window replacement, Lighting system replacement, Plumbing system upgrades, Building Automation System upgrades or replacement and Air Barrier improvements.
To provide CPS with a tool for measuring the inter-related impacts of the recommended energy projects, identified by the design team, DLR Group will create a dynamic energy model and establish energy performance metrics (annual energy consumption, annual energy cost, energy use by end use) for the existing building, conceptual code compliance building, in addition to the isolation of design iterations. DLR Group understands that this project will consist of three (3) distinct phases where all phases include in-depth energy analysis of both existing and potential building improvements to Christopher Elementary, including but not limited to Roof replacement, AHU/RTU refurbishment or replacement, Window replacement, Lighting system replacement, Plumbing system upgrades, Building Automation System upgrades or replacement and Air Barrier improvements.
Description of Project 1.1.1 Project consists of (7) seven floors above grade, (1) one floor below grade on an approximate 6,120 SF site at 123 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60654. 1.1.2 Basement level will include amenity spaces such as a fitness center, bike storage room, theater movie viewing, communal space, storage lockers and required utilities. 1.1.3 1st floor will include a warm white box for retail space (approximately 4,100 SF-4,200 SF), lobby space (1,300 SF – 1,450 SF) and required utilities (SF TBD). 1.1.4 2nd-7th floors will consist of co-living apartments 1.1.5 Unenclosed rooftop will include a deck.
Graphic assistance for the exhibits upcoming zoning meeting for a new signage tower at the Crossroads Shopping Center, at 113-295 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL.
To provide CPS with a tool for measuring the inter-related impacts of the recommended energy projects, identified by the design team, DLR Group will create a dynamic energy model and establish energy performance metrics (annual energy consumption, annual energy cost, energy use by end use) for the existing building, conceptual code compliance building, in addition to the isolation of design iterations. DLR Group understands that this project will consist of three (3) distinct phases where all phases include in-depth energy analysis of both existing and potential building improvements to Christopher Elementary, including but not limited to Roof replacement, AHU/RTU refurbishment or replacement, Window replacement, Lighting system replacement, Plumbing system upgrades, Building Automation System upgrades or replacement and Air Barrier improvements.
Structural design, construction documentation and construction administration for new signage tower at Crossroads Shopping Center.
Description of Project 1.1.1 Project consists of (7) seven floors above grade, (1) one floor below grade on an approximate 6,120 SF site at 123 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60654. 1.1.2 Basement level will include amenity spaces such as a fitness center, bike storage room, theater movie viewing, communal space, storage lockers and required utilities. 1.1.3 1st floor will include a warm white box for retail space (approximately 4,100 SF-4,200 SF), lobby space (1,300 SF – 1,450 SF) and required utilities (SF TBD). 1.1.4 2nd-7th floors will consist of co-living apartments 1.1.5 Unenclosed rooftop will include a deck.
To provide CPS with a tool for measuring the inter-related impacts of the recommended energy projects, identified by the design team, DLR Group will create a dynamic energy model and establish energy performance metrics (annual energy consumption, annual energy cost, energy use by end use) for the existing building, conceptual code compliance building, in addition to the isolation of design iterations. DLR Group understands that this project will consist of three (3) distinct phases where all phases include in-depth energy analysis of both existing and potential building improvements to Christopher Elementary, including but not limited to Roof replacement, AHU/RTU refurbishment or replacement, Window replacement, Lighting system replacement, Plumbing system upgrades, Building Automation System upgrades or replacement and Air Barrier improvements.
Commissioning to be compete on base project 22-18133-00.
Structural design, construction documentation and construction administration for new signage tower at Crossroads Shopping Center.
Architect/Engineering Svcs for SD-PC of 3 buildings (the Ph II conceptual planning # was 22-13130-00):1924 Main School Building1953 Student Center1969 McDermott/Doyle Science Link
To provide CPS with a tool for measuring the inter-related impacts of the recommended energy projects, identified by the design team, DLR Group will create a dynamic energy model and establish energy performance metrics (annual energy consumption, annual energy cost, energy use by end use) for the existing building, conceptual code compliance building, in addition to the isolation of design iterations. DLR Group understands that this project will consist of three (3) distinct phases where all phases include in-depth energy analysis of both existing and potential building improvements to Christopher Elementary, including but not limited to Roof replacement, AHU/RTU refurbishment or replacement, Window replacement, Lighting system replacement, Plumbing system upgrades, Building Automation System upgrades or replacement and Air Barrier improvements.
Design Achievement – Mount Carmel High School, an all-boy Catholic school founded in 1900, is committed to providing a college prep program from young men of different academic abilities. In a Campaign for a new Century of Excellence, the school sought to provide 21st century learning environments, with varied instructional practices, opportunities for frequent movement, and classrooms offering hands-on-learning strategies. DLR Group worked with school officials to create a master plan with phased implementation as fundraising hit specific milestone goals. The design is a response to the educational program, providing flexible and technology-enhanced spaces within the 1924 main school building, the 1953 student center, and the 1969 building link. Scope Summary - This portion of the Phase Three master plan implementation is centered on the second floor of the main academic building with the renovation of nine (?) classrooms and the second floor hallway for a total of 7,453 (?) SF. Work was carried out over two summer seasons when school was not in session. Asbestos abatement, new lockers and refinished walls and flooring were elements of this phase; electrical, mechanical, and fire protection systems were also updated on this floor. DLR Group provided architecture and engineering services.
To provide CPS with a tool for measuring the inter-related impacts of the recommended energy projects, identified by the design team, DLR Group will create a dynamic energy model and establish energy performance metrics (annual energy consumption, annual energy cost, energy use by end use) for the existing building, conceptual code compliance building, in addition to the isolation of design iterations. DLR Group understands that this project will consist of three (3) distinct phases where all phases include in-depth energy analysis of both existing and potential building improvements to Christopher Elementary, including but not limited to Roof replacement, AHU/RTU refurbishment or replacement, Window replacement, Lighting system replacement, Plumbing system upgrades, Building Automation System upgrades or replacement and Air Barrier improvements.
Design Achievement: Due to the continuing interest in the intersections between science, technology, and entrepreneurship at Benedictine University, there was a need for space within the Birck Hall of Science that would support these interdisciplinary studies and research. DLR Group’s design creates a Center for Innovation that provides an open, welcoming environment to stimulate innovative thinking and inspire success in all students. The Center engages students, faculty, and the surrounding community in real-world applications, problem solving, and entrepreneurship. Benedictine University’s location in Lisle, IL places them within the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, home to the headquarters and regional centers for many research and technology Fortune 1000 companies. This coupled with the new Center for Innovation gives BU the opportunity to facilitate a variety of collaborative projects with local industry leaders like Fermilab, Argonne National Laboratory, Nicor Gas, and Molex. The Center primarily serves students in Physics and Engineering Science, Chemistry, Biological and Health Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Communication Arts, Graphic Arts and Design, and Studio Art through collaborative interdisciplinary learning. Scope Summary: The scope of work for this project encompassed 2,400 SF over two floors of the Birck Hall of Science. The Center for Innovation included a new makerspace, hackerspace, robotics and electronics lab, collaborative workspace, and an outdoor project plaza. A blend of hard and soft furniture throughout the space facilitates innovative and creative thinking. The makerspace and robotics and electronics lab feature flexible workbenches and design surfaces, secure storage for supplies and tools, and mobile writing surfaces. 3D printers, laser cutting, and CAD software are used by students in the makerspace. In the robotics and electronics lab, power supplies, soldering irons and hoods, and oscilloscopes are used. The hackerspace is designed to help students actively explore electronics, robotics, computer systems control, data science and cybersecurity. Desktop computers, Raspberry Pi’s, ethernet and Bluetooth sniffers, and routers sit in the hackerspace. The collaborative workspace features wall mounted digital displays, writeable wall surfaces from vinyl wall coverings, and furniture for digital collaboration and problem solving. The covered outdoor plaza encourages and facilitates student collaboration for larger projects and displays the activities of the lab for the larger student body to experience. DLR Group provided predesign and funding materials.
1st Floor Classroom Renovation: • Estimated construction cost: $2,000,000 • A/E documentation, permit assistance and construction administration-related activities shall be provided for $27,248 per previously negotiated phased services.
Structural design, construction documentation and construction administration for new signage tower at Crossroads Shopping Center.
An existing 2nd floor 3,211 SF office suite will be renovated for Skoubis & Mantas, LLC at 1300 W. Higgins Rd in Park Ridge. The renovation will include the creation of five (5) enclosed offices, three (3) conference rooms, an open office area, a break room, storage areas, and a reception lobby.
Additional hours/efforts for structural design, construction documentation and construction administration for new signage tower at Crossroads Shopping Center.
Commissioning to be compete on base project 22-18133-00.
An existing 2nd floor 3,211 SF office suite will be renovated for Skoubis & Mantas, LLC at 1300 W. Higgins Rd in Park Ridge. The renovation will include the creation of five (5) enclosed offices, three (3) conference rooms, an open office area, a break room, storage areas, and a reception lobby.
Additional hours/efforts for structural design, construction documentation and construction administration for new signage tower at Crossroads Shopping Center.
They’ve asked us for assistance in evaluating a parcel they are interested in purchasing that is directly adjacent to one of their middle schools.
Peer review of the MEP design documents for the TD Ameritrade Relocation build-out at 600 West Chicago.
To comply with Illinois regulations, the District sought an architectural consultant to conduct its ten-year Health Life and Safety survey of all school facilities. In addition to annual inspections for compliance with state standards, the ten-year survey is a comprehensive analysis to identify violations of the Health Life Safety Code for Public Schools. It is to be filed with the Regional Office of Education, along with a recommended plan of action to address deficiencies, and serves as a prioritized plan for facility improvements. DLR Group’s integrated team was engaged to conduct the survey of the district’s ten school buildings, approximately 980,000 SF, and prepare a report with estimates of probable costs. The final report served as an implementation plan for remediation DLR Group provided architectural and engineering assessment services.
Design Achievement - Designed to encourage professional collaboration, expand ”touchdown” opportunities for nomadic staff ,and foster healthy teacher perspectives, this adaptive reuse of a former medical office suite as a Center of Innovation is tied to two of Yorkville District 115’s strategic plan goals: "Community of Learners" and "Operational Excellence." The spaces foster development of innovative pedagogical practices that further the District's strategic plan goal of "meeting every learner where they are," such as multi-grade, cross-district collaboration, research, and professional learning. Strategic placement of several rooms for video conferencing and recording lectures allows teachers to be ready for more blended and remote learning as pedagogy evolves. The interior architecture is organized by a multifaceted, multi-dimensional work surface evocative of the river that organizes the town center itself. Just as the river once sparked settlement in this area, the wall form is designed to spark a new attitude towards space and its connection to teaching and learning amongst the District’s 500 professionals. Materials, including black iron and barn wood, speak to the legacy of local agriculture, while punctuating color, furniture, and technology address the future-mindedness of this modern Chicago suburb. All spaces have access to natural light through windows or dimmable skylights. Plant materials are integrated into the maple slat wall, in keeping with best practices of biophilic design for air quality and rejuvenation. Interchangeable, colored-edge shelving adds variety to the earth tone palette. This design establishes a precedent for future facility changes in both administrative and student-focused spaces throughout this 6,200 student District. Scope Summary - This project transforms an existing single story 4,400 SF medical office building, located adjacent to the District’s Administrative Center, into a professional collaboration center. Work included complete interior demolition, envelope changes, an all-new floor plan, and furniture and finishes. In contrast to the original floor plan, replete with small compartmentalized spaces and lobby, the design of the new space centered on DLR Group’s vision for purposeful adjacencies to support formal and informal gatherings, hosting both professional and social activities, as well as differentiated workplace modalities. A variety of conference, private office, open collaboration, and kitchen space provides an array of touchdown space for teachers and teaching professionals. Key performance indicators, drawn from relevant workplace research and verified through collaboration with teacher and district stakeholders, set the requirements for indoor environmental quality. DLR Group provided planning, programming, architectural, mechanical design criteria, electrical and interiors design services.
1st Floor Classroom Renovation: • Estimated construction cost: $2,000,000 • A/E documentation, permit assistance and construction administration-related activities shall be provided for $27,248 per previously negotiated phased services.
They’ve asked us for assistance in evaluating a parcel they are interested in purchasing that is directly adjacent to one of their middle schools.
1st Floor Classroom Renovation: • Estimated construction cost: $2,000,000 • A/E documentation, permit assistance and construction administration-related activities shall be provided for $27,248 per previously negotiated phased services.
LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning services for the AZEK tenant buildout, a LEED CI v4 project of approximately 17,000 square feet of office space located in an existing building at 1330 W. Fulton in Chicago, IL.
In 2018, Yorkville CUSD 115 engaged DLR Group to research options for flooring replacement for their large gym at Yorkville High School Academy. The study included evaluation of different flooring materials including wood, rubber and synthetic sheet goods, poured flooring, and portable gym flooring, Considerations were given for initial and long term costs, maintenance and warranties, rolling loads, and procurement and installation impacts. Ultimately, the district selected new athletic wood flooring. Project documents were created and bid and the district completed the project over their summer break.
Peer review of the MEP design documents for the TD Ameritrade Relocation build-out at 600 West Chicago.
DLR performed two site visits to document the existing facility’s electrical infrastructure. Upon completion of the survey, DLR used the information collected during the survey to develop an SKM model to determine the available fault current and the arc flash incident energy at the electrical distribution equipment. The deliverable for the Client was a summary report, complete with labels to be applied to the equipment and an updated As-Built record drawing set for the entire building.
Scope Summary: Chicago’s XS Tennis Village and Education Foundation exists as a sanctuary for underserved youth that gives them a foundation to break the cycle of poverty. Its mission is to provide a “positive academic/athletic pathway to college through a community-based sports and academic enrichment program,” and in order to continue this mission, the facility needed to expand. DLR Group assisted XS Tennis in this expansion by providing LEED consulting and commissioning services. Building Performance Analysts guided the design team in establishing LEED-approved sustainability goals for the project at the concept phase, and worked to achieve these goals through holistic decision making and design iterations. The team ultimately decided on low flow fixtures and the selection of healthy materials, such as low VOC paint and primer and LED lighting fixtures with low mercury content. Commissioning services were provided post-construction to see that sustainable operations are functioning as intended and occupant needs were met. DLR Group provided LEED consulting services and commissioning.
Building B is currently served by multiple HVAC types of HVAC systems. The result is lower energy efficiency and in certain locations poor indoor air quality. This project would remove these systems and provide a single variable air volume rooftop air handling unit to serve the building. The project will need to review how this is to be implemented so as to allow the building to continue to operate during construction. In addition, Building B has a number of electrical panels in need to replacement. This project will perform this work as well. ... DLR Group provided mechanical and electrical engineering services. Building B is a 27,361 SF facility that houses the offices for the campus facilities, utilities, and maintenance departments as well as the campus police, the campus receiving warehouse, and the campus boiler plant. DLR Group performed an indoor air quality study for the building, and found that many of the spaces had no outdoor air ventilation as well as elevated levels of TVOCs when systems would shut down for the night. The findings of this study resulted in Harper College proceeding with an upgrade to the HVAC system, which included modifying the outdoor intake on a unit serving a conference room and two offices along with the replacement of the air handling equipment and air distribution throughout the remainder of the occupied areas of the building. This included a new steam-to-hot water heating system to provide reheat and perimeter heat to the occupied portions of the building. In addition, the receiving warehouse was provided with a new exhaust fan and make-up air handing unit that would run at all times in order to keep TVOC levels in the building at optimal levels. In addition to the HVAC upgrades, a concurrent project by others was renovating the interior spaces for the campus police department, which required the relocation of a power transformer and distribution panel. In addition, this equipment was past useful life expectancy, and deemed to be replaced with new equipment. The transformer and panel fed some of the HVAC equipment, which was going to be replaced prior to the construction beginning on the campus police department spaces, it was relocated and upgraded with new equipment as part of the HVAC project.
MEP Peer Review for Jump Trading Permit Set.
LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning services for the AZEK tenant buildout, a LEED CI v4 project of approximately 17,000 square feet of office space located in an existing building at 1330 W. Fulton in Chicago, IL.

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