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Waukegan City Hall

City of Waukegan Illinois

Open views and expressive forms create new landmark that symbolizes urban rejuvenation

The 61,000-square-foot facility provides a visual expression of its community’s aspirations.

HIGHLIGHTS

Large triangular wall serves as focal point
Precast concrete wall panels respect original city hall
Brick emulates style and color of neighboring buildings
Elevated and glass-enclosed council chambers
Exterior courtyard for community gathering

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A Stake in the New Economy

The Waukegan City Hall played an important role in Waukegan’s transformation from an industrial-based to a service-based economy.

Regional Modernism

A limestone envelope encloses the main body, which is a glass and brick rectangular bar. Brick respects surrounding buildings, while the shape of the limestone distinguishes the village hall.

Government in Action

Perpendicular to the main mass, a glass-enclosed council chambers area hovers above the ground. It provides public visibility of the government in action and defines a gateway into the civic plaza.

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