ARCHITECTURE. ARCHITECTURE.INTERIOR INTERIORDESIGN. DESIGN.PLANNING. PLANNING.
A Warm Welcome We are SGW Architecture & Design. Our work is driven by the idea that inventive, purposeful architecture provides a foundation upon which culture thrives. When design is useful and beautiful, it attracts attention. And where attention leads, audience follows.
We’ve witnessed firsthand the revolutionary power of inventive design. It’s a mighty tool in both business and branding. It reinvigorates sectors and redefines lifestyles. It inspires neighborhoods and ignites imaginations.
The world is full of customers, clients, tenants, employees, shoppers, tourists, and residents who are all waiting for us to imagine something new, to create that perfect place where they belong.
It’s a place that we know well. And we’d be happy to show you around.
Lemont Canal Redevelopment - Lemont, IL
Exemplary Client Care We are unwaveringly committed to the art of client service. We dedicate ourselves to the systems and structures that guide our clients with confidence.
As guardians of the process, we treat every project like the bottom line is our own.
LSC Development - Lawrence, NY
Strong Partnerships We are collaborators at heart. We treat everyone, their ideas, and their time with respect. And while sometimes we have to have tough conversations, we always embark on those exchanges with empathy and kindness.
We strongly believe that a collaborative approach to design and construction is the foundation of long-lasting relationships and successful projects.
14 N. Bishop - Chicago, IL
Endlessly Resourceful Among our notable skills:
• Creative-yet-cost-effective design solutions that save you money. • Tight schedule savvy. • National presence with licensure in 35 states. • Experience with the nuances of state and local code. • Swift feasibility studies. • Entitlements and preconstruction planning.
Bystol Performance Center
Design Work Our elegant, thoughtful approach to projects has been the foundation for our success for 29 years.
With an expansive portfolio spanning industries and audiences, SGW is recognized for our imaginative solutions, timeless aesthetic, and savvy management of the financial factors that will drive a project’s long-term success.
Our team has led on planning, design, tenant build out, and the full scope of interiors services for both local and national brands.
The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini SGW oversaw the preservation, restoration and expansion of this significant edifice (formerly the chapel of Columbus Hospital), as it was integrated with a new surrounding residential high rise.
The National Shrine was originally built in 1955 to celebrate the life and
Outside a new classical stone entry peristyle is a welcoming gateway from the
accomplishments of Mother Cabrini. It included a chapel in the Columbus
neighborhood. A new serenity garden provides a haven of tranquility with a
Hospital courtyard, and in 1998 the hospital was demolished. SGW oversaw
pergola, planting areas, statuary, seating areas, and fountain.
the chapel’s protection and preservation for a decade while a high-rise development was built around it.
An airy, curving narthex was created to reconcile the various angles of the site; at its heart is the colorful crest of the Missionary Sisters embedded in
A museum and narthex were custom designed by SGW and a renowned team
the terrazzo floor. The narthex includes all support services for the Shrine,
of furniture and art conservators, historians, restoration contractors, and
including offices and gathering and exhibit spaces. The basement features a
lighting and acoustic consultants that we assembled.
commercial kitchen for hosted events.
Mother Cabrini’s bedroom was carefully recreated and flanked by new SGW-designed historical exhibits to celebrate her life and works. The newly visible exterior of the chapel was repaired while the copper dome was reclad. Frescoes, statuary, baldacchino and organ were restored and brightened by new lighting. Rich wall colors were introduced, complemented by custom-designed gold leaf borders.
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Holy Trinity High School SGW spearheaded planning and renovation of this school’s science department, classrooms, and toilet rooms. • We achieved leadership’s objective of four new Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics labs. • Our team worked closely with the client to verify as-built conditions and existing MEP services along with a building code analysis.
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Concordia Place SGW converted an existing building into a warm and inviting daycare for young children. • Our team has completed work on more than 15 child care centers in 3 states, providing creative learning spaces for more than 2,000 kids. • We are skilled in planning, design, construction administration, and best practices in child care center design.
Bystol Performance Center SGW designed this space for a veteran strength trainer whose clients include professional athletes, executives, mothers, teens and younger kids ages 8 and up. • Interior improvements include: a 145 foot long, turfed speed and agility track / training area; 5,300 square feet of weight training equipment; Olympic weight training platforms; cardio area; private offices; expanded toilets, lockers, showers, and break area; and separate suites for physical rehabilitation and sports training tenants.
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Optimum Nutrition SGW executed a facility expansion and laboratory renovation for this sports nutrition company. • To accommodate increased area requirements and improve staff efficiency, we redesigned the primary office and 24 work stations. • The interior planning included 2 laboratories, relocation and resizing of three private offices, addition of one new customer office, and additional storage space throughout incorporated.
Madison + Carpenter
Multi-Family Residential & Mixed Use Work SGW has designed and built more than 5,000 residential units in successful condominium and apartment rental projects.
One of our favorite compliments from a client— “You think like a developer.”
Water Street Naperville This $100 million complex — 5 buildings surrounding a new plaza, fountain, and riverwalk — provides a vibrant new destination within downtown Naperville. • The master planning phase was kicked off with a community design charrette. SGW executed planning, entitlement, architectural design, and construction document services to bring the project to fruition. • A 168-key hotel and numerous restaurant & retail establishments are among the mixed uses incorporated.
CA6 Three and four-bedroom luxury residences based on a unit type that we have developed with Belgravia Group over the course of several projects. • The building features 72 residences and five floorplans, including expansive two-story penthouses. • Our team suggested creating several top floor duplex units to add value and vary the skyline. These units were so popular that we redesigned the entire top floor to accommodate duplexes.
Peoria Green This luxury condominium development in the West Loop touts rarely found features in the city — spacious 4 and 5-bedroom homes. • The building occupies a challenging site with facades on both Peoria and Green Streets and is nestled between existing residential properties. • SGW’s nimble design process in response to neighborhood requests, zoning negotiations, and market demand was critical in the evolution of the building. The original 20-unit concept was converted to a 17-unit development by combining 6 units into 3 ultra-spacious residences, in response to current sales trends. • Honored with an ALA “Merit” Design award.
The LockUp Self Storage - Skokie, IL
Self-Storage Work Among many accomplishments in the commercial sector, SGW is proud to say that we were at the forefront of redefining self-storage.
Though commercial work is not usually considered “high design,” we see each project as a significant opportunity to best represent our client’s brand. This has helped immensely in our stellar track record of entitlements approvals.
A few national partners we’ve worked with include:
Fifth Avenue 615 Larchmont, NY This elegant exterior met the Village of Larchmont’s expectations, while still being cost-effective for the owner. • We led our client through all of the entitlement issues they encountered, including the complexity of the lot, the architectural design, and the coordination with consultants and the town of Mamaroneck.
3963 U.S. Route 1 South Brunswick, NJ This modern and sophisticated facility is one of the newest self-storage centers to be built in this market in more than 10 years. • Another successful utilization of prototype design standards created by SGW for implementation ease of entitlements, and predictability of construction. • Continuation of a thriving partnership with Metro Self Storage, marking our 38th project together. • Multi-story, 100% climate-controlled building in addition to three single-story, drive-up, non-climatecontrolled buildings.
2930 Mariner Square Drive Alameda, CA Our team successfully navigated an intense permit process for this 6-story, 110,000 sq. ft. modern facility. • Given the odd footprint of the building — not a single 90 degree corner — we emphasized the front corner of the building into a tower element with metal panel and glazing. • The site was constrained by a network of water mains, sewer lines, automobile tunnels, and multiple right of ways that required vigorous planning and coordination.
OU R TA L E N T
Service. With A Style.
P R E S I D E N T & M A N A G I N G P R I N C I PA L
Mark Sullivan + An accomplished photographer, Mark takes
Mark oversees SGW’s operations, including urban
candid photos of the people
design, land planning, and is
and places he sees here in
an industry specialist in self
Chicago and through his
storage projects.
travels. Mark is a registered architect
+ Mark is an avid golfer. His
in 28 states. He has served
favorite course is Punta
in numerous trade associa-
Espada in the Dominican
tions including his time as the
Republic.
Regional Director of the Chicago Homeowner’s Association.
A S S O C I A T E PA R T N E R
Christopher Michalek + An urban explorer, Chris is inspired by the complexity
Known for his crisp design eye and his pragmatic approach to
of his surroundings;
space and cost efficiency, Chris’
unexpected moments in the
work satisfies customers and
city revive his spirit.
clients, alike.
+ Chris’ toddler-aged son,
Armed with his Midwestern
Theo, provides an endless
work ethic, affability, and
source of energy and
command of state codes, Chris
entertainment.
is the project lead for our clients across the country.
SE N IOR PROJ E C T A RCH I T E C T
Christopher Payne + Aside from his passion of architecture and interior design, Chris enjoys being creative by painting, drawing, and printmaking. + Enjoying the outdoors running and hiking is one of Chris’ favorite hobbies.
Self-described as “inquisitive,” Chris is engaged by projects with a challenging level of complexity. He is motivated most when exercising problem solving and organizational skills.
Chris enjoys the close engagement between internal design professionals, external engineers, and consultants on projects.
SE N IOR JOB C A P TA I N
Laura Wallace + Always ready for a new challenge, Laura has
With over 20 years at SGW, Laura’s passion is architectural
recently started playing
design with a firm grounding
golf.
in the management and production of projects ranging
+ Laura draws her creativity from the serene eastern
from single-family homes to large-scale commercial facilities.
Pennsylvania mountains where she resides with her
Laura’s acute ability to listen to
husband and daughter.
clients’ desires and detail those dreams in the finished product is the foundation for many repeat clients.
W E ’ R E R E A DY FOR YOU.
Chris Payne 708.475.3410
Now, Let’s Talk.
cpayne@sgwarch.com
Laura Wallace 570.204.9261 lwallace@sgwarch.com