Learning underfoot: vibrant installments of words, letters, shapes, and numbers migrate from Philadelphia to Chicago In my last post, we reviewed the many benefits of incorporating play into early learners’ educational experiences. This time, we’ll show how the same innovative outdoor learning principles that began in Philadelphia inspired new installations in Chicago. That initial Playful […]
Archives for August 2021
Galesburg schools modernizations revive learning environments, support districtwide consolidation
Nearly 400,000 square feet in additions and renovations at four schools pave the way for major improvements in Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 The population of Galesburg, Illinois has experienced a slight decline over the past decade. During that time, Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 had to contend with the upkeep and expenses […]
North Chicago Metra Train Station gets fresh new look
Rehabilitation of Metra’s North Chicago station refreshes 50-year-old shelter, brings in more natural light, and improves visibility/security After nearly 50 years of use, the North Chicago Metra Station looked tired and worn. Decades of train diesel exhaust had stained the exterior wood siding. The metal roof had discolored over the years and the narrow, tinted […]
Registration opens for Legat Architects’ 2021 Think Tank
Legat Architects’ 8th annual Think Tank, a Chicago Architecture Biennial partner event, aims to “shock the system” by tackling disinvestment within urban communities and giving a voice to the underrepresented (architects earn up to 10 AIA/CES LUs) A city hosts an architectural competition for the design of a new building in a low-income/disadvantaged area. The […]
