Two hotels in one structure rise beside the Mississippi River to welcome wide array of guests and launch Quad Cities mixed-use development For 15 years, the Mississippi River “bent” around a vast stretch of barren land in East Moline, Illinois. Gone were the massive farm equipment factories that manufacturers such as International Harvester Co. operated […]
Laraway School Puts Joliet Students at the Forefront
Community supports new preK-8 school that promotes independence, improves safety, reduces operations costs, and celebrates Joliet’s heritage Laraway School, built in the early 1950s, had many problems: overcrowded corridors and classrooms, sparse natural light, an aging infrastructure, and skyrocketing maintenance costs. Then there were the trucks. The 18-wheelers, going to and from nearby warehouses and […]
Think Tank Symposium Partners with Chicago Architecture Biennial to Consider Future of Chicago Megaregion
Annual Chicago Think Tank seeks attendees and design exhibition entries for symposium that explores the future of Chicago megaregion According to America 2050, the network of major cities around the Great Lakes has environmental resources and a “strong research and cultural tradition” fueled by higher education institutions. Policy experts now think of Chicago not as […]
College of Lake County’s Baxter Innovation Lab Helps Prepare Students for STEM Workforce
Renovated lab brings College of Lake County students a high-tech hangout where they can program, design, and tinker A new lab in the College of Lake County’s (CLC) Technology Building houses a variety of sophisticated machinery: 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC (computer numerical control) mills surround movable tables and chairs. Shelves and cases display […]
Tom Kikta, Carli Sekella Appointed Directors of Legat Architects’ Chicago and Columbus Studios
Licensed architects Tom Kikta and Carli Sekella have been named studio directors at Legat Architects. The position requires them to mentor the project managers and project architects within their studios, and to ensure that their studios have the required resources to finish each architectural and interior design project on time, within budget, and according to […]
Lake Behavioral Hospital Construction Underway in Waukegan, Illinois
146-bed Lake Behavioral Hospital responds to critical shortage of inpatient mental/behavioral health offerings in Lake County, Illinois According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about one in five Americans suffers from mental health issues every year, while 21.4% of youth aged 13 – 18 “experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their […]
Revived Bartlett Performing Arts Center Welcomes Moline High School Community
Expanded and renovated Bartlett Performing Arts Center strengthens Moline High School curriculum, brings City of Moline “vital hub of creativity and engagement” Moline High School’s 62-year-old auditorium has a new look and a new name—the Bartlett Performing Arts Center creates more opportunities for Moline-Coal Valley School District 40 students. It also benefits the entire Moline […]
Northern Illinois Food Bank Benefits from Lake County Architect ShareFest Event
Legat Architects’ St. Paddy’s Day-themed ShareFest raises over $22,000 in buying power for Northern Illinois Food Bank to help solve hunger in 13-county region The St. Patrick’s Day spirit visited Legat Architects’ Gurnee, Illinois studio three days early this year, and with it came a determination to help feed hungry neighbors in northern Illinois. On […]
FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park Poised to Advance Swimming in Illinois
Construction starts on DuPage County aquatic center designed to build swimming skills for all ages and create Chicago-area destination for major swim competitions [Westmont, IL] – For years, the Illinois Age Group State Championship meet has been held in Wisconsin, and this year in Indiana. Also, only two high school pools, both on Chicago’s North […]
Harper College David K. Hill Family Library Wins CISCO Project of the Year Award
Construction Industry Service Corporation honors Harper College Library renovation as top 2018 rehabilitation project in Chicago metropolitan area Harper College’s renewed 107,000-square-foot David K. Hill Family Library, designed by Legat Architects and built by Pepper Construction, received a 2018 Project of Year Award from CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation). CISCO’s Annual Pride in Construction Award […]
Construction Starts on Jefferson Early Childhood Center in Wheaton, Illinois
Long-awaited Jefferson Early Childhood Center to emphasize exploration, accessibility, and community connections [Wheaton, IL] – On January 15, 2019, a sea of over 250 smiling faces packed the gym of the 60-year-old Jefferson Early Childhood Center in Wheaton, Illinois. Community Unit School District 200 Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler stepped up to the microphone and said, […]
Marquardt Performing Arts Center Sets the Stage for Long-term Student Success
Performing Arts Center strengthens district/community connection, supports Marquardt Middle School curriculum changes that use fine arts to build student confidence and teamwork skills [Glendale Heights, IL] – In 2006, Marquardt School District 15 (MSD15) started an orchestra program. Thirty-six students joined. Some questioned why a middle school would need such a program. The district had […]
