Chicago Teachers Union Center

Chicago, IL

Redevelopment for New Headquarters

R+A Expertise
Building + Site Acquisition
Strategic Planning + Programming
Development + Redevelopment Management
Architecture
Interior Design + FF&E
Furniture Selection
Landscape Architecture
Zoning
Project Management + Administration

R+A Services
Facility Condition Assessment
Strategic Planning
Strategic Programming
Concept Design + Business Operation Alignment
Zoning
Land Entitlement + Permitting
Design, Documentation + Budgeting For All Design Phases
Interior Design + FF&E
Bid + Construction Documents Including Demolition
LEED Design, Integration + Administration
Project Management + Full Construction Administration

Scope
110,000 SF / 3 Floors Plus 2 Below-Grade Basements
2.08 AC Campus
141 Parking Spaces

Objective
Provide a Foundation and Union Headquarters facility that allows the Union membership services and Union operations to be consolidated into one location.

Provide on-site parking for all staff as well as an onsite meeting hall to accommodate 800 people for monthly meetings.

Provide educational training and certification rooms for Quest Education training and certification center.

Project Value
N|A - Project completed on-time and on-budget

Highlights
800 seat meeting hall with flexiblity to house meetings, training seminars and educational programming
Separate entries for multiple tenants in the facility
Designed to meet LEED 2009 BD+C Silver requirements
Secure parking for staff and visitors
Redevelopment of masonry, concrete, and timber warehouse to meet and exceed energy, sustainability, and accessibility targets

Features
Core Training And Learning Spaces With Smart Technology Integration
Two Story Open Space Meeting Hall
Member Areas For Gathering And Meeting
Media Areas In Lobby For Press Conference And Public Outreach

Awards
NAIOP Chicago 2017 Awards for Excellence Finalist - Redevelopment of the Year 2017

Certification Options
LEED 2009 BD+C Silver