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Spertus Institute
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Chicago, IL
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- School / College / University
References
- Owner:
- Spertus Institute
- Architect:
- Krueck & Sexton Architects, LLC
- General Contractor:
- W.E. O'Neil Construction
Scope Of Work
New Silver LEED 10-story learning facility for Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in downtown Chicago with classrooms; library; museum gallery and storage space; a 420-seat state-of-the-art theater for lectures, live performances and film; kosher café; space for community events, cultural festivals and celebrations; children and family center; and gift shop. Infill building between two operating higher education campuses. The complicated, multi-faceted curtainwall facade which overlooks Michigan Avenue into Grant Park and Lake Michigan was completed in a Design/Build format and is formed by complex folds in three-dimensions and is supported by a customized structural system. The striking folded/unfolded, ultra-faceted, all-glass curtain wall (which houses 726 glass panes) is arranged in angled facets, making this structure aesthetically unique for a historical Michigan Avenue location.
