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