Institute of Cultural Affairs
A GreenRise Renovation
One of the largest conglomerates of non-profit office spaces in the City of Chicago, the Institute of Cultural Affairs GreenRise building sprawls across several decades of partial renovations and ad hoc additions.
Farr Associates proposed a phased renovation of the historic eight-floor building with façade repairs, energy-efficient HVAC upgrades, and a new daylit common atrium with adjacent office suites. The atrium simplifies the flow of and creates a central hub for all office tenants across the 166,000 SF building.
Client: Institute of Cultural Affairs
Location: Chicago, IL
Role: Architect of Record
Project Area: 166,000 SF
Completion: Ongoing
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Built in 1921 and designed by architects Fugard and Knapp.
The building was originally known as the Emerman Building ⇒ Mutual Insurance Building ⇒ Institute of Cultural Affairs.
The Institute of Cultural Affairs building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a Designated Chicago Landmark.
Learn more in the Chicago Landmarks Designation report!
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