institute of cultural affairs Greenrise

A NEW HUB FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The historic ICA Greenrise building in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood houses one of the largest concentrations of non-profit entities in America and features the second largest roof photovoltaic array in Chicago.

The existing structure has been added onto several times over, resulting in confusing hallways and dark, interior rooms. The conference rooms are often rented out by the non-profits of the building for daily and event use. But changing the world should be as inspiring as any modern office interior. Farr Associates led the renovation design which includes necessary upgrades to the historic structure like, a high-performance envelope, new storefronts, and historic terracotta facade restoration. The design also includes new tenant build-out spaces surrounding a three-story daylit atrium that will move the building toward a collaborative, net-zero energy future.

Client: Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA)

Location: Chicago, IL

Year: 2021 Target