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Mundelein Center: New Multipurpose Room Chicago, IL
The rooftop multipurpose room project is a part of 200,000 s.f., 14-story renovation of Mundelein Center (also called the skyscraper) — an existing historic building at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus. The 6-phase project includes new classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, elevators, new multipurpose room and a 230-seat performing arts theater to be built in Phase 5.
The new structure will be located on top of the former gymnasium, above the new performing arts theatre, and together with the perimeter terrace it will provide an overview of the whole campus area. The entire gable roof and exterior wall perimeter are constructed of glass and steel and will enclose the air-conditioned interior. New lobby, catering area and restrooms will complete this phase of renovation.
Mundelein Center: New Theatre Chicago, IL
The theatre project is a part of 200,000 s.f., 14-story renovation of Mundelein Center (also called the skyscraper) — an existing historic building at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus. The 6-phase project includes new classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, elevators, new multipurpose room and a 230-seat performing arts theater to be built in Phase 5.
The new thrust stage theatre space will be located in an substantially redeveloped north portion of the building, backed up by a fully equipped scene building shop, costume shop, performance classroom and a full-featured backstage. Designed in collaboration with theater design and lighting consultants, it will define a new high-profile learning experience for Loyola performing arts students. The theatre is meant to create a more intimate space for performances and can be configured for approximately 230 seats.
In order to develop the space to its fullest potential, significant structural alterations were required. Above the publicly accessible space, we proposed a separate technical level that provides access to sound control booth and to the tension grid, from which students can install and adjust the overhead light equipment.
While this phase of project is being accomplished, construction of the multipurpose room will start on top of the existing roof above the main theatre space.
Mundelein Center Redevelopment Chicago, IL
200,000 s.f. 14–story renovation of existing historic building at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus. The 6-phase project includes new classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, elevators and a 300-seat performing arts theater to be built in Phase 5.