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Location
200 S. Michigan, Chicago Map
Owner
RTKL Associates
Architect
RTKL Associates
RTKL, an international architecture, engineering, and planning firm, has relocated their Chicago office to the Borg-Warner building, one the few modern-style high-rises in the historic Michigan Avenue streetwall. The 25,000 sf architectural studio space is seeking LEED-CI Silver certification with the usual interiors emphasis on high-efficiency lighting and green materials.
Location
2318 N. Oakley, Chicago Map
Owner
Curt Finfrock
Architect
Curt Finfrock
The Finfrock Residence is another example of an architect's own home seeking Chicago Green Homes certification, similar to others that are complete or in-progress around town. At three floors plus a roof deck and basement, this one is on the larger side, but attempts to make up for that with an emphasis on site design and energy-efficiency.
Location
6263 N. McCormick, Chicago Map
Owner
G-Free-V LLC
Architect
Alper & Alper Architects
The Balanced Kitchen is the retail location of G-Free-V, a new wholesale and retail foods company specializing in vegan & gluten free products. This first outlet is a renovation of an existing restaurant to include a restaurant, bakery, and retail store and is seeking LEED for Commercial Interiors certification. As a small tenant improvement, many of the green ideas come through in the materials, which represent much of the construction work.
