Old Chicago Motor Club Restoration and Adaptive Reuse Jennifer R. Lea M.A.I.D. Candidate Harrington College of Design
Old Chicago Motor Club
Background
Old Chicago Motor Club (Wacker Tower) 68 E Wacker Place Built 1928 Architect: Holabird & Root/Roche
Preservation Chicago Unveils The 2009 CHICAGO’S 7 Most Threatened…
CONCEPT Preserve historic character of building while providing an updated interior with modern amenities.
“Moderne Deco� Lobby Image from SAIC Digital Library
MISSION Create a multi-sensory experience through celebration of the streamlined art deco period to spark interest and bring life back to this historic building.
Poster
Original Plans & Sections recreated from historic documents
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Penthouse
Old Chicago Motor Club
Penthouse Program
Elevators must be used for entry to entrance floor Fire Escape route must be respected/provided Enhance natural light entering the space via skylights and solar tubes Acoustical issues need to be considered due to high ceiling level (30 ft) Two floors are combined to create space
Old Chicago Motor Club
Penthouse Features
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Penthouse
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Penthouse
The Penthouse - sections East
West
The Penthouse - Renderings
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inspiration Board
Old Chicago Motor Club
Finish Options
Wenge or Ebony Stained Hardwood
White quartz Mosaic
Leather Wallcovering
Old Chicago Motor Club
Furniture options – “New” & “Vintage”
Old Chicago Motor Club
Accessories–
French Deco Artist Barbier
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lighting
Old Chicago Motor Club
Palettes
Old Chicago Motor Club
Finish palettes (inspired by films)
Old Chicago Motor Club
Lighting Effects (inspired by films)
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The Club
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Club
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Club
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Club
Old Chicago Motor Club
The lobby
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Lobby
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Lobby
Lobby Image from SAIC Digital Library
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Lobby
Lobby Image from SAIC Digital Library
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Oasis
the OASIS
Old Chicago Motor Club
The Oasis
Fitness + Spa