Living research gets makeover with $6.7 million Northwestern University building renovation
Northwestern University’s Simpson Querry Institute for Biomedical Research is getting a makeover. The city has approved a $6.7 million renovation/alteration permit for the building at 303 E Superior St. to: “Replace cage washing equipment, upgrade finishes and infill unused floor pits to expand usable area of vivarium, 7,830 sq. ft. at sub-basement level of fully sprinklered high-rise building.” https://chicagoconstructionnews.com/living-research-gets-makeover-with-6-7-millio
Home Tour: Elegant Chicago High-Rise Condo Takes Its Cue From Its Stunning Views
The clients had secured a space in a new high-rise, but they soon realized something wasn’t quite right. Partially built out with an emphasis on individual rooms, “The unit was more traditional,” Shafer reports. “They didn’t want to feel boxed in.” Starting from scratch, they took another unit in the building—this time completely unfinished. The switch meant the team could think in terms of an open plan and, of course, the views… Read More
