Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation by SCB Design

— Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation

Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Design for a changing world. Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) is an architecture, interior design, and planning firm with a thoughtful design vision and a dynamic national imprint. Since 1931, SCB has made a lasting visual impact on skylines, campuses, and neighborhoods nationwide. From offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle we offer our expertise to clients across the country, helping them achieve their goals, serve their constituents, and create unique built environments. Our approach is to ask questions, listen, and develop the best design solution for each individual project. We are future-oriented, continually challenging ourselves to design to a higher standard, innovate at every level, and give our clients more as we achieve design excellence.

Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation Cities are a reflection of our history- from architectural expressions and styles, to materiality, to advancements in engineering and construction methodologies. Throughout the firm’s history, SCB has been involved in numerous large-scale renovation, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation projects. We believe that the urban fabric is made stronger by both respecting the past and advancing towards the future. SCB has vast experience in recognizing and revealing the value of existing buildings. Our portfolio reflects the full spectrum of approaches including highly complex and detailed preservation projects; renovations and enhancements to buildings of the recent past; and complete programmatic conversions, repurposing buildings and spaces for new uses.

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Residential + Mixed-Use

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Tribune Tower Conversion The Tribune Tower is one of Chicago’s most treasured historic landmarks. Originally constructed in 1925 and designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells, the tower was located adjacent to an existing printing plant. In 1935, the Radio Building was added to the site, followed by the Television Building in 1950. In 2018, the Chicago Tribune vacated the building and SCB was engaged to convert the 34-story Chicago landmark office tower and surrounding buildings into 162 luxury condominium units. The tower’s historic façade was preserved and restored, ensuring its continued architectural stature. Historically sensitive enhancements to the Radio and TV buildings support flagship retail and provide a new entry and drop off for the residences. The original entry and tower lobby were preserved and remain open to the public. The retail frontage of the original printing plant was also redeveloped, activating a reimagined Pioneer Court and public plaza. Four additional floors were added to the northeast side above the TV Building, providing a modern, glass complement to the existing limestone façades. This addition frames a new elevated courtyard, providing a shared greenspace for residents. A full luxury amenity program is dispersed throughout the building, including several unique spaces. A pool and terrace is nestled behind the original Chicago Tribune sign, while a lounge and a wrap-around terrace at the tower’s crown gives residents a one-of-a-kind experience beneath the iconic, gothic buttresses. Location

Chicago, IL

Size

950,000 SF / 34 stories / 162 condominiums

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse + Preservation

Awards

Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design

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100 Van Ness SCB transformed the existing 28-story former California Automobile Association office building into a 418-unit residential tower in San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood. The project entailed completely removing the masonry exterior envelope and re-cladding the building in glass curtain wall to create light filled residential units. The interior floors were reorganized to accommodate 16 units each on average. In order to utilize the deeper office floorplates and taller floor-to-floor elevations, the design team created a unit with an interior bedroom that receives natural light through a clerestory window that “borrows” light from the living space. The tower is topped off by an outdoor amenity floor offering 360-degree views. A steel trellis creates a sense of space for this floor and acts as the iconic element for the tower. The ground floor includes the entry lobby and support spaces, as well as retail space, parking entry, and bike storage. The interior amenities are located on the second floor and include a fitness center, game room, party room, lounge, and coffee bar/business center. Location

San Francisco, CA

Size

481,000 SF / 28 stories / 418 apartments

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse

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Belden-Stratford The Belden-Stratford was originally constructed in 1923 as a luxury hotel in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. After years of disparate renovations and a conversion to apartments in the 1980’s, it was purchased by new owners in 2018. SCB provided architectural and interior design services for the project, which was divided into two phases: phase one focusing on the exterior and phase two on the interiors. The design team faced a significant challenge as the only original reference document was a set of structural drawings from the 1920’s. Using historic photos as a guide, the designers were able to authentically reintroduce the glass and steel canopy that crowned the main entrance of the hotel. The team then addressed the building’s significant accessibility deficiencies with the addition of a ramp and handrails that were recreated from one remaining historic handrail salvaged on-site. All windows were replaced by new, high efficiency windows with blue encasements to match the original design. Inside, prior renovations had compromised or removed much of the building’s original ornate detailing. The mezzanine surrounding the grand lobby had been closed off and converted to residential units, and a grand stair connecting the two spaces had been demolished. In the lobby, the mezzanine was opened once again, allowing natural light to permeate the double-height space. Original gilded plaster molding with gold-leaf detailing was restored and replicated. The interiors material and finish palette was inspired by the notable starlets who were guests at the hotel in its roaring twenties heyday. Throughout, warm colors and soft forms meet luxurious finishes, dramatic marble features, brass detailing, and delicate crystal light fixtures. Residential amenities along the mezzanine include a gilded lounge beneath a restored arched window, a game room, and a tasting lounge. The former ballroom was transformed into a spacious fitness and wellness center. Residential units range from studios to 3-bedrooms, along with double-height penthouses on the 15th floor. The newly reimagined Belden-Stratford brings back the romance and luxury of its historic appeal while offering discerning city dwellers a chic and welcoming place to call home. Location

Chicago, IL

Size

304,000 SF /16 stories / 209 apartments

Project Type

Renovation

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Lofts on Arthington Mercy Housing Lakefront, a nonprofit provider of affordable and supportive housing, engaged SCB to provide design services for the redevelopment of the 111-year-old nationally and locally landmarked former Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalogue Printing Building on Chicago’s West Side. After laying vacant for nearly 40 years, the blighted property was badly deteriorated and in need of significant repair. Preserving the historic features of the building was a top priority of the project. The red brick façade, terracotta detailing, windows, and ornate limestone portico entrances were successfully restored. Extensive structural updates were made to the building and nearly the entire roof and over 100,000-square-feet of flooring were replaced. Paying homage to its past, the design team restored the lobby to appear as it did when Sears occupied the building, complete with marble baseboards and the original elevator doors; the old building directory hangs in the space. The Lofts on Arthington provides 181 affordable loft-style apartments ranging from one to four-bedroom units; 4,000-square-feet of flexible community space for educational services and community programming; 7,600-square-feet of outdoor green space; a technology center and computer lab; as well as laundry facilities and a fitness center. Location

Chicago, IL

Size

229,000 SF / 6 stories / 181 apartments

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse + Preservation

Awards

Urban Land Institute (ULI) Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award

ULI Chicago Vision Award, Historic Adaptive Reuse

Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award, Rehabilitation Award

Commission on Chicago Landmarks Preservation Excellence Award

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Fifteen Fifty on the Park Fifteen Fifty is a 10-story condominium building in the heart of Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. The project includes the preservation of the facade of the Village Theater, a Chicago landmark built in 1916. The design team was challenged to incorporate the historic theater’s façade into the project; preserve and restore the architectural details and materials; and respect a required 50-foot setback between the façade and new building. The ensuing design solution transformed the theater into the main entry for the residences, with residents and guests passing through the historic brick and terracotta façade and into a contemporary lobby. Utilizing the setback, the architects were able to create three, separate outdoor terraces for units on the third floor. The residential portion of the project is comprised of 32 spacious units, ranging from two-to four-bedrooms, each with its own balcony. Penthouse units offer private roof terraces with views across Lincoln Park. The building’s amenities include a fitness center, club room, and business center. Location

Chicago, IL

Size

171,000 SF / 10 stories / 32 condominiums

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse + Preservation + New Construction

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The Legacy at Millennium Park Rising 73 stories, The Legacy at Millennium Park helped usher in a wave of residential projects into Chicago's central business district, transforming the Loop into a 24-hour, mixed-use urban center. Capitalizing on its proximity to the city's leading cultural institutions and Millennium Park, the condominium tower is a dynamic addition to the skyline, while seamlessly interacting at street level with a historic landmark neighborhood. Located on a constrained site behind the historic Michigan Avenue Streetwall, the building includes 357 residences and associated amenities; academic space for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC); expanded athletic facilities for the University Club and residential parking above ground-level retail. The SCB design team worked with the city’s Planning and Landmarks Divisions to restore the façades of three vacant 6-story buildings on the site and incorporate them into the tower’s base. Composed of one-to four-bedroom residences, the tower’s tapered floor plan maximizes the number of units with views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. The eastern-most portion of the tower cantilevers five feet over a private alley, accenting the slender profile of the building from the Park and augmenting the lakefront views to the North and South. Amenities include a large, landscaped sun deck on the 15th floor, two outdoor sky garden lounges on the 42nd and 60th floors, a lap pool, fitness center, and spa. Location

Chicago, IL

Size

1 million SF / 73 stories / 357 condominiums

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse + Preservation + New Construction

Awards

Urban Land Institute (ULI) Vision Award, Best Urban Project

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best in American Living Gold Award

Emporis Skyscraper Award

Friends of Downtown Best New Residential Building

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Vital Proteins SCB is the interior designer for the new office headquarters for Vital Proteins (VP), a rapidly-growing, sustainably-sourced, nutrition product company. SCB worked closely with VP’s leadership through an extensive programming effort to identify key space needs, strategies to accommodate a growing workforce, and unique amenities that support the dynamic, evolving organization. The resulting design is a modern, California-inspired “lifestyle office” that facilitates an emotional connection to the brand and reflects VP’s brand pillars: health and wellness, fitness, and natural beauty. As an adaptive reuse of an existing structure in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market District, the design celebrates the physical qualities of the building. Exposed brick and concrete are complemented by natural design elements such as white-washed wood; a living green wall; and geometric elements made from authentic, sustainable materials. The workplace promotes communication and teamwork and is connected by a “boardwalk” that serves as the main circulation path through the space. The flexible floorplan includes benching-style workstations, a variety of conference rooms, and huddle spaces. A two-story atrium features a cafe and large social stair which can be used for presentations and gatherings. Location

Chicago, IL

Size

26,000 SF

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse

Awards

Architizer A+ Awards, Special Mention

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The Walsh Group The new Walsh Group Headquarters is a highly sustainable, adaptive reuse of a former 1908 warehouse building in Chicago's West Loop that represents the construction group’s commitment to environmental responsibility and stewardship. SCB was selected to lead the complete design and renovation of the building. Capitalizing on the existing structure, the designers were able to add a fourth floor, increasing the size of the building to 93,000 square feet. A large central atrium with an operable skylight was added to naturally ventilate the building and bring daylight into the workspaces. The original facade was fully removed and replaced with a new high-performance masonry exterior envelope. The building is the first in Chicago to utilize SolarDuct solar thermal technology to preheat outdoor air. The occupants enjoy thermal controllability via ceiling fans for open office areas and operable windows for private offices. Rainwater is collected from the roof, and is then filtered and reused to irrigate a the vegetated roof, as well as flush high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, resulting in a reduction of total water use by 40 percent and potable water use by over 70 percent. The project is LEED Platinum certified. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

93,000 SF / 4 stories

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse + New Construction

Awards

Building Design + Construction magazine, Reconstruction Award

Chicago Building Congress, Award of Merit

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303 E. Wacker SCB was engaged as the interior designer for the repositioning of 303 East Wacker, an office tower located on the Chicago River. The designers were challenged to transform two mechanical spaces on the 29th and 30th floors into a new tenant floor and amenity lounge. New floor-to-ceiling windows were added to the space, opening it up to the expansive views of the Chicago skyline, River, Navy Pier and Lake Michigan. Along the northeast corner of the floor, the windows become operable, allowing the space to transform into an outdoor terrace in warmer months. The design for the space was conceived as a modern interpretation of a 1970’s vibe, borrowing cues from the era in which the building was designed and constructed, and merging them with more sophisticated and clean lines. Designed with a distinct hospitality feel, the lounge features a volumetric brass fireplace, mirrored screening elements, mobile-like lighting fixtures, and bright graphic flooring to form spaces that are both vibrant and inviting. A large Patagonia granite bar anchors the space and is surrounded by a variety of lounge seating, making the space perfect as a day-time retreat for tenants or for after-hours social events. A small, cozy alcove with banquet seating provides a more quite space on the floor. Finally, a game room offers an interchangeable ping pong and billiards table along with shuffleboard. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

11,000 SF

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse + Repositioning

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Canal Station SCB is leading the repositioning of Canal Station, a new workplace hub in Chicago’s South Loop. The 6-story, 850,000-square-foot former single tenant office building is next to the newly renovated Old Post Office and stretches almost a full city block. The design for the new multi-tenant redevelopment takes advantage of the existing high bay large floorplates, concrete structure, loading docks, and utility infrastructure to deliver a highly amenitized workplace that can meet the needs of a broad range of tenants including emerging creative industries, financial and professional services, and science and technology companies. Significant upgrades to the building façade allow for more natural light within the building, as well create a new identity for the building’s main entry. Inside, the lobby is completely reimagined, incorporating a new monumental stair and a signature media screen. A new security desk is envisioned as a sculptural art form, serving as a central focal point within the generous volume of the lobby. Layered materials and textures of bleached maple, cold-rolled steel metal screens, and concrete floors offer a sophisticated urban ambiance and sense of welcome to the space. New retail spaces envisioned for cafes or bars open to the lobby, activating the space. The second floor hosts a new tenant amenity program designed with a hospitality-focused look and feel. A luxurious and cozy feeling bar and lounge area features a dark-colored terrazzo bar paired with custom rattan seating niches and modern lounge furnishings. A two-sided fireplace defines the lounge from a generous pre-function area and flexible conference center. Also located on this level is a 5,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center that, in addition to cardio and strength building equipment, offers a fitness-on-demand studio as well as self-guided digital workout mirrors. All of the amenity spaces have access to a new 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace along the east side of the building, offering views to the Loop and the iconic Willis Tower. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

850,000 SF

Project Type

Repositioning

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111 S. Wacker With the modern office-user in mind, SCB designed three floors of unparalleled amenity space at 111 South Wacker, a Class-A office tower in Chicago’s Loop. The design for the spaces are highly influenced by a hospitality approach, emphasizing layers, texture, and a mix of industrial and natural materials to create a sophisticated, yet comfortable atmosphere. The 10th and 11th floors focus on wellness and feature a renovated and expanded fitness center with a steam room, yoga studio, golf simulator, and shuffleboard. The 11th floor also hosts a large tenant lounge and coffee bar designed with oversized pendant lighting, custom-made built-in banquettes, and an exposed wood ceiling. An interconnecting stair adds visual interest and an openness to the space, and also facilitates interaction between the two floors. The 29th floor is home to a 400-seat double-height conference space. Inspired by the evening city lights, SCB selected back-lit perforated ceiling panels to create a soft lighting solution for the space. Stepped wall panels with cove lighting accentuate the high ceilings while creating visual movement and a dramatic impact. During the warmer months, tenants can take advantage of an outdoor terrace with expansive views of downtown. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

40,000 SF indoor amenities / 600 SF outdoor

Project Type

Renovation + Repositioning

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One S. Wacker SCB was selected to design 60,000 square feet of a new lobby and tenant amenity spaces for building tenants at One South Wacker, located near Chicago’s West Loop. The new lobby design has more of a hospitality feel, welcoming tenants in from the busy city streets. SCB removed the existing catwalk to open up the space, and the millwork was redone to create additional seating and contribute to the visual aesthetic. Gold, sculptural artwork and dark, moody colors greet tenants accentuate the open space. The renovated mezzanine level now includes a lounge, meeting/conference rooms, a fitness center, and coat storage. The lounge area will have plush seating, a coffee point, and billiards, designed for tenants to break from their work days and have a place of reprieve. The expanded fitness center is bright and open, and has refreshed/expanded locker rooms and a yoga studio. The lounge on the 28th floor extend outdoors onto a deck, which has a variety of gathering areas and firepits. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow for daylighting to enter the space. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

60,000 SF

Project Type

Repositioning

Awards

International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Red Award

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Campus Environments

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Manzanita Hall Originally designed in 1967, Manzanita Hall quickly became an icon on the Arizona State University campus with its unique geometric exterior design; however, after over 40 years of housing more than 40,000 students, the residence hall was in poor condition. SCB was engaged to conduct a feasibility study and explore renovation or replacement strategies for the facility. While replacement would be a far easier undertaking, the University decided to renovate the building due to its iconic character and the importance of its place in the memories of alumni. The renovation sought to improve physical and social connections, increase natural light into the building, and integrate technologies for modern-day students. Working within existing building constraints, the design team reconfigured the floor plans to accommodate a more efficient layout of semi-suites units and bathrooms. Significant physical surveying and space planning ensured that the new floor layouts did not interfere with the building’s existing post-tension slabs and interior shear walls, which could not be eliminated or encroached upon. Two-story communal lounges and kitchens were added within new “found space” by extending the original northwest exterior wall to the L-shaped shear walls and adding floor-to-ceiling glass. A new exterior enclosure was designed to work with the existing structural bracing system expressed on the exterior of the building. By eliminating the existing infill windows and wall panels and setting the new exterior wall behind the structural braces, the design team visually accented the iconic braces, giving the building a more crisp graphic character. This solution also allowed for the new enclosure to run uninterrupted behind the braces and consequently perform at a higher thermal efficiency. Location

Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ

Building Size

211,000 SF / 810 beds

Project Type

Renovation + Preservation

Awards

SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture for Restoration or Preservation - Honor Award

AIA Arizona Distinguished Building Honor Award

Student Housing Business Innovator Award, On-Campus: Best Renovation of Existing Dorm

USGBC Arizona Chapter, Heavy Medals Award

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Bentley Hall and Pennoni Honors College Originally constructed in 1969, Bentley Hall at Drexel University typified a common challenge faced by many universities: a large, in this case 406-bed, residence hall that was outdated and no longer serving the needs of students. SCB was selected as the architect and interior designer for a full renovation of the existing Bentley Hall and an 11,000-square-foot academic addition to serve as the new home for the Pennoni Honors College. Renovations of the original Bentley Hall included a full building systems update and complete remodeling of the student residential units and bathrooms. Lounges adjacent to the elevators were added to each floor, and alternate between social and study uses to help build a sense of community amongst residents. The ground floor was reimagined and connects seamlessly to the addition, which houses three seminar rooms, quiet study space, and a “living room” for the honors college. This rich, programmatic mix provides abundant options for students and faculty to gather. The interior design for the space takes cues from the original mid-century vintage of Bentley Hall including exposed brick walls, modern furniture, and lighting inspired by the era. The new addition provides the Honors College with a new identity and is differentiated from the larger Bentley Hall through a modern stone and glass architectural expression. A front porch extending the length of the addition enlivens the Arch Street façade with outdoor seating and an unobstructed visual connection to the interior spaces. The second floor houses a suite of offices for faculty and Honors College staff, organized around a central shared lounge. Location

Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA

Building Size

105,000 SF

Project Type

Renovation + Addition

Awards

Student Housing Business Innovator Awards, Best On-Campus Renovation of

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Brown Hall Facing a need for more classrooms and modern, flexible, and tech-enabled learning spaces, Lake Forest College engaged SCB to re-program and renovate Young Hall (1878), the College’s main administration building, and design a 21,000-square-foot addition to create the new Brown Hall. SCB’s design concept evolved from the idea of architecture telling the history of education at the College; a progression from more traditional classroom spaces located in the historic portion of the project to more collaborative, active learning spaces in the new addition. The design team took a holistic approach to planning for the renovation and addition; assigning program elements between the two buildings based on space needs. The program for Brown Hall takes advantage of the longer structural spans and glass curtain wall afforded by new construction and features mostly new instructional spaces. On the ground floor, a large, divisible multipurpose room offers panoramic views of the main quad. Above, six flexible classrooms span the second and third floors. Small group study rooms and informal collaboration areas are dispersed throughout. Faculty offices and seminar rooms comprise Young Hall, their smaller size more conducive to the limitations of the historic structure and design. Young Hall meets the new Brown Hall through a shared glass entry between the buildings. The transparent, two-story link allows the historic Young Hall to be perceived as an independent structure; the south-facing exterior wall now enclosed as part of a light-filled learning commons. The exterior expression of Brown Hall respects the Second Empire architectural style of Young Hall, using a similar color of brick and roofing, and playing off the armature of the historic arched windows. The interior design also takes inspiration from Young Hall, offering a fresh take on traditional interior finishes and patterns such as wainscotting and houndstooth. Location

Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL

Building Size

105,000 SF

Project Type

Renovation + Addition

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Wilkerson Commons Wilkerson Commons was a dated dining facility that no longer addressed the needs of the thousands of students living within the surrounding residential district. SCB was engaged to assess the facility and develop a renovation and expansion solution that would turn the dining hall into a vibrant and modern student center that would serve as a community anchor on campus. Constructed in 1969, the original design of the building used glass sparingly in response to the harsh North Dakota climate and the quality of building materials available at the time. To bring the structure into the modern day, the design team developed a new façade that incorporates ample glass, allowing the building connect to the outdoors and making use of varied natural light available throughout the year. The first floor features a range of spaces for student services, including offices for residential life and technology support, as well as meeting rooms, study lounges, a campus convenience store, and the Stomping Grounds coffee shop. The second floor consists of a full-service dining facility with a newly expanded kitchen and servery featuring eight display cooking concepts. An innovation lab rounds out the program, offering a variety of technological resources for student collaboration and work. Location

University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND

Building Size

67,000 SF

Project Type

Renovation + Addition

Awards

AIA North Dakota Honor Award

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Studebaker East At Ball State University, the enclosure of Studebaker Hall, designed by the firm of Walter Scholer & Associates in 1965, was failing and needed replacement. Yet the building remained structurally sound. The overall organization of the building created essentially two separate vertical housing sections, with access through two separate entrances: one with access to floors 1-5 and the other providing elevators to floors 6 and above. After an extensive investigation, SCB, along with Schmidt Associates as architect of record, determined that the structure could be economically renovated and redesigned to meet the campus’ evolving needs. Through the study of circulation patterns and view corridors the design team determined that the primary focus of activity was at the southwest corner of the building. The existing community bathrooms located at this primary location were demolished and relocated to make way for a new, stacked, 2-story lounge addition and main point of entrance. By using the existing building’s form and material vocabulary, the addition seamlessly connected to the original structure and overall campus design. The new entry was raised above grade to allow for a green plaza and landscaped terraces. At the ground level, the team added a 2-story multipurpose room to serve as the students’ main community destination in the building. Above, a series of 2-story communal lounges, with alternating kitchen spaces on odd floors, enhanced social connectivity between floors. The residence floors maintained the existing room layout with a central corridor to each wing. The renovation incorporated a radiant heating and cooling valance system into the student rooms as a non-invasive way of integrating low-energy environmental systems, and contributed to the building achieving a LEED Gold. Location

Ball State University | Muncie, IN

Building Size

74,000 SF

Project Type

Renovation + Addition

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Pomona-Pitzer's Center for Athletics, Recreation and Wellness SCB was selected by Pomona College to transform their Rains Center for Sport and Recreation, an outdated athletics facility, into the Pomona-Pitzer’s Center for Athletics, Recreation and Wellness. The team was challenged to update the building’s exterior character to better reflect its context on the College’s historic Marston Quad, upgrade building systems, and match the excellence of the Pomona-Pitzer athletics program. The 26,000-square-foot renovation and 74,000-square-foot addition provides for expanded program offerings, improved identity, and increased interior spatial connections and visibility. Enhancements to the athletics portion of the building include new locker and team rooms, equipment storage, expanded training facilities, training and conditioning space, a new practice gymnasium, and expanded athletic department offices and meeting space. For the recreation, wellness, and physical education programs, improvements include new locker rooms, a dedicated cardio and fitness center, studio/teaching spaces, and shared access to the new gymnasium facilities. The design for the facility prioritizes indoor/outdoor connections with the strategic use of glazing, connecting users to views and activity outside. The notion of transparency was critical in turning a previously inward-focused building into an engaged campus hub. A dramatic covered outdoor forecourt reinforces the campus legacy of loggias and arcades fronting the public realm. The project is LEED Platinum and targeting Fitwel Certification. Sustainability strategies include envelope enhancements, daylight and passive solar controls, HVAC systems that prioritize natural ventilation, LED lighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and rooftop photovoltaics. Location

Pomona College | Claremont, CA

Building Size

105,000 SF

Project Type

Renovation + Addition

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Islands Café Constructed in the 1930’s, Islands Café was originally composed of two separate men’s and women’s mess halls. SCB led the renovation of the 14,000-square-foot men’s hall and designed an addition to link the two structures, creating a single, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. The 1,700-square-foot addition houses a new single point-of-sale entry to both dining halls, a shared dish return, and expansion to the main kitchen. Additionally, a new outdoor seating patio was constructed, fronting the south campus quad to the west. The extensive renovation also included a full building systems replacement and upgrade. The SCB design team sought to accentuate the character of the historic California mission style architecture through the addition of wood infill ceiling panels, highlighting existing decorative accents, and providing a complete exterior refresh with new windows, roofing and outdoor trellis. The layout of the 230-seat dining hall features a variety of seating types in the main salon of the building, surrounded by six new food venues and intimate banquet seating located in the existing side aisle niches. An additional 182 seats are located on the new outdoor patio. The new seating, furniture, and fixtures complement the architecture and modernize the space. Sustainable design strategies for the project included preserving the original structure and as many original finishes as possible, supporting sustainable operations (non-disposable service ware, food waste consolidation, etc.), environmentally friendly furniture and finishes made of recycled content, and new mechanical and lighting systems. The building achieved LEED Gold. Location

California State University, Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA

Building Size

14,000 SF

Project Type

Renovation + Preservation

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Morris Inn The Morris Inn has served as the front door to the University of Notre Dame for over 60 years and is a hub for activity and gathering for alumni, faculty, students, and administrators. In association with hotel interiors design firm, The Gettys Group, SCB re-envisioned this campus landmark through a complete renovation and 54,000-square-foot expansion of the original facility. The program included an additional 60 guest rooms to make a total of 150 rooms, and a new 300-seat capacity ballroom that can be reconfigured into three smaller meeting rooms. There are several new areas for dining, including a 1,800-square-foot, 100-seat private dining room divisible into three smaller rooms, a new 75-seat pub with casual dining, and a renovated and expanded lobby. To integrate with the existing campus aesthetic, SCB’s design incorporated a completely new brick and stone, collegiate gothic façade that wraps around the original 1950s facility and offers a new porte cochere guest drop-off. The new Morris Inn now both sits and fits in the heart of Notre Dame’s storied campus and continues its tradition as the “living room of the university.” The Morris Inn was designed to use 18 percent less energy than code. Through a measurement and verification process, the project achieved a measured performance of 30 percent better than code, thus the hotel was awarded LEED Gold. Location

University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN

Building Size

150 keys

Project Type

Renovation + Addition

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John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Tower Working with the Foundation for Homan Square, SCB completed the adaptive reuse and renovation for Nichols Tower, which is part of the greater redevelopment at the former site of the Sears Catalog Facility in Chicago. Nichols Tower is a National Historic Landmark and acts as a hub for arts and multi-media education, youth leadership development, job training, and urban farming. In order to maintain the eligibility for the tax credits to be used for the renovation, the design team was required to follow Secretary of Interior Design Guidelines as enforced by the National Park Service. Due to the building’s historic significance, SCB was faced with the challenge of needing to complete new construction without altering the original elements of the building. Requirements and design elements for the renovation include retaining the existing open stair, restoring the top floor to serve as a showpiece of the original construction/finishes and as a gathering space for special functions, and restoring the ground floor/lobby. The project’s restoration included replicating plaster work, refinishing wood floors, repairing the mezzanine walkway around the upper level of the space, and adding new lighting. The ground floor lobby was amended to show two unique periods of style that are significant to the building’s history. SCB modernized one of the typical floors, with the original construction intact, to retain elements and layouts of the partitioning and fenestration in the corridor. A new floor was inserted above the top floor, adding more usable space to the building. This floor houses restroom facilities and a pantry to service the space. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

36,000 SF / 14 stories

Project Type

Renovation + Preservation

Awards

Urban Land Institute (ULI) Chicago Vision Award, Program Category

City of Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence

108

Before

Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation

110

Before

Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation

112

Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation

The Jack Kerouac Museum and Performing Arts Center To mark the centennial of the celebrated writer Jack Kerouac’s birth, The Jack Kerouac Foundation embarked on a campaign to create a museum and center for the performing arts to honor his life and legacy. SCB assisted the Foundation in finding an appropriate site, developing a program, and creating a vision for this exciting new institution in Kerouac’s hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts. SCB completed a study that included a master plan and conceptual design, which have been utilized to kick off a capital campaign for the Jack Kerouac Center. The long-abandoned Saint Jean Baptiste Church was selected as the site for the development as it played a significant role in Kerouac’s life. Raised in a working-class family, the historic 1896 church was central to his life and the French-Canadian neighborhood of his childhood. SCB collaborated with the Foundation to assess the existing conditions of the church and determine its viability for adaptive reuse into a museum and performing arts venue. The resulting program includes a 1,000-seat proscenium-style performance space, an 18,000-square-foot museum, a bookstore, café, community meeting rooms, and support spaces. The former rectory adjacent to the church was identified as a future boutique hotel. A new addition is juxtaposed alongside the existing main elevation of the church and serves as the main entry to the museum and performance space. A point-counterpoint dialogue is established between the solid, heavy masonry structure of the existing church and the transparent lightness of the addition. Within the addition, a dramatic stair unfolds in an allusion to the famous scroll upon which he wrote On The Road and linking all levels of the church. Location

Lowell, MA

Building Size

48,000 SF

Project Type

Adaptive Reuse

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Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation

116

Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation

Matthew Laflin Memorial Building The Matthew Laflin Memorial Building was constructed in 1893 as a natural history museum for the Chicago Academy of Sciences. A century later, SCB was engaged to renovate the 4-story, Neo-classical building into the management offices for the Lincoln Park Zoo. The landmark status of the building necessitated the careful restoration of significant historical elements in the building such as the marble lobby, atrium colonnade, and monumental staircase. This grand space is now available for private events and functions. The design team worked to maintain the overall character of the upper interior floors while adding offices, cubicles, and meeting rooms to create a functional workspace for the Zoo staff. Extensive materials and color research was conducted to restore the vaulted plaster ceiling of the atrium and ornamentation throughout. New finishes and fixtures were chosen to complement the historic detailing of the building. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

30,000 SF / 4 stories

Project Type

Preservation + Adaptive Reuse

118

Adaptive Reuse, Renovation, and Preservation

Court House Place Formerly the Cook County Criminal Courts Building, Court House Place was constructed in 1893 and designated a Chicago Landmark one hundred years later in 1993. SCB led the preservation of the nationally registered historic building and its conversion to commercial office space. The exterior stonework of the building was restored, highlighting the arched entry, corner tourelles, and arcade windows of the Richardsonian-Romanesque style. The building's lobby was re-organized to accommodate the higher traffic volumes associated with the building's new use as a multi-tenant office. The central staircase was split and repositioned as two stairs on either side of the lobby, opening up the space and improving visual connections to the elevators at the rear of the lobby. The additional iron stair sections needed were recast to match the original sections. A terrazzo and marble floor, historically accurate stenciling, and custom designed light fixtures we developed to complement the original design of the space. Above, the seven-story building's ten original court rooms were repurposed into modern workplaces. Historic accents still remain such as 17-foot high ceilings, hardwood floors, and select original hardware. Location

Chicago, IL

Building Size

107,000 SF / 7 stories

Project Type

Preservation + Adaptive Reuse

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