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Jay Johnson celebrates 30 years of working out the details at Legat Architects
Meticulousness and clarity drive Jay Johnson’s three decades at Legat Architects On a freezing morning in 2011, coworkers Jay Johnson and Ted Haug studied precast concrete panels at a construction site on College of DuPage’s (COD) Glen Ellyn, Illinois campus. The project was the college’s new Campus Maintenance Center, and Johnson wanted to see how […]
Arlington Heights Police Department building wins Excellence in Masonry award
Masonry Advisory Council names Arlington Heights Police Department building Best Governmental project in Excellence in Masonry architectural design competition; judges comment on facility’s focus on community Over the past 25 years, the Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois has solidified its downtown image with traditional-looking masonry facilities. Examples include the village hall (built in 2008) and […]
Stonewater aquatic center and clubhouse construction underway
Aquatic center and clubhouse to stand as centerpieces of nature-focused Stonewater community Stonewater, now under construction in Wonder Lake, Illinois, offers a much different experience than the typical new home community — integrated throughout its 30 planned neighborhoods and 3,700 planned homes are winding paths, footbridges, streams, lakes, ponds, rock arrangements, and abundant vegetation. It […]
The Galena Territory to welcome new facilities and site upgrades
New facilities/site enhancements at recreational and residential lake community to step up amenities, create year-round venue, and reflect focus on natural surroundings. The Galena Territory, located just outside the historic city of Galena, Illinois, has carved a niche as a destination for golfers, fishers, boaters, equestrians, and nature enthusiasts. Within the semi-private recreational and residential […]
Better Streets Chicago and Legat Architects build buzz for urban biking
Lincoln Square event unites community members to encourage safe bicycle transit in Chicago neighborhoods On Friday, May 13, a buzzing gripped Sunnyside Avenue in Chicago’s Lincoln Square. It wasn’t a swarm of insects or a machine on the fritz. Rather, the sound came from some fifty Waters Elementary School students riding their bikes with cards […]
How to Fast Track a Temporary Casino
Beat the odds by working the supply chain: architectural team offers tips on accelerating design and construction through a case study of a project that goes from a blank page to a new Waukegan, Illinois temporary casino in less than 12 months. By April Maifield A recent Engineering News-Record editorial suggests that 2022 will endure […]
Train stations to play leading role in new golden age of rail travel
Train stations that elevate the commuter experience support regional travel return on investment According to NBC News, the United States’ federal infrastructure bill invests in rail travel to the tune of $44 billion over the next 15 years. The undertaking will connect more than 160 new communities to the Amtrak system and modernize transportation for […]
Simulation means success: immersive public safety training comes to college campuses
When classrooms are not enough: how higher education campuses can use immersive environments that replicate real-world situations to enhance public safety training. Featuring a case study of Cuyahoga Community College’s Simulated Scenario Village. Today’s national conversation about law enforcement focuses on issues ranging from community-based policing to domestic terrorism and natural disasters. This proves the […]
Future architects give color to Tinley Park Train Station
Tinley Park’s Oak Park Avenue Train Station featured in AIA Illinois Great Places Coloring Book distributed at state fair The Village of Tinley Park’s Oak Park Avenue Train Station is not just a hub for the hundreds of commuters who flow through it each day; it also sets the backdrop for community events at the […]
Full Speed Ahead for Public Transportation in Chicago and the Quad Cities
At Legat Architects’ 2021 Think Tank, Chicago and Quad Cities urban planning, transit, and development specialists discussed the role of public transportation in crawling out of the pandemic, combating disinvestment, and reconnecting the two regions. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the U.S. gets a D-minus in […]
Think Tank considers solutions to affordable housing crisis
Density, design, and policy: Legat Architects’ 2021 Think Tank session assembles architects, engineers, and developers to explore ways of addressing catastrophic affordable housing shortages Architect Todd Rhoades was cleaning up after serving at a shelter when a homeless person approached him. “Thank you for the great tacos tonight,” said the man. “But more important, thank […]
