Bartlit Beck
Location: Chicago, IL
Work area: 20,000 square feet
Architect: Pappageorge/Haymes, Ltd.

The Chicago-based law firm's offices occupy the turn of the century Cook County Courthouse building, an historic landmark.

Project description:
• Multi-phase interior renovation of 2nd and 3rd floors of fully operational law firm

• Creation of 21 partner and associate offices, 3 conference rooms, 2 kitchens and supporting workstation areas, and 6 support staff offices

Project highlights:
• Existing plaster sandblasted from interior walls to reveal original face brick construction

• Conference rooms framed by full height frosted glass walls and adorned with Brazilian cherry ceiling trim and soffit

Services provided:
• General contracting
• Budgeting
• Value engineering
• Self-performed: Carpentry; Acoustical ceilings; General labor and selective demolition; Custom millwork