JLK Architects

Thanks for the shout out, Frank P. Castagnoli! JLK Architects is proud to contribute our expertise in the ongoing stewardship and preservation of phenomenal buildings like the gorgeous Rialto Square Theater! This is actually only one of only a few projects we've got underway over in Joliet - we love working in the beautiful Stone City :) #historicpreservation #stewardship #preservingplaces #thisplacematters #historictheater #jolietpreservation

✨Another wonderful rehabilitation project completed by JLK Architects award-winning Historic Preservation Studio!! ✨ President Meg Kindelin recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly rehabilitated Iowa Building in Jackson Park on June 28. The building is often mistaken to be associated with the World's Columbian Exposition held on this site in 1893, but in truth the earlier, more elaborate Jackson Park Pavilion designed by Daniel H. Burnham actually served as the Iowa Building during the fair. After its demolition in 1936, construction swiftly began that same year on the current Iowa Building (check out those historic photos!) which was financed in part by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Museum of Science and Industry. The building is clad in Wisconsin limestone with bluestone-paved walkways and a lush interior courtyard that once housed a fountain where beach-goers could wash off their feet! We enjoyed working with Chicago Park District to rehabilitate the Iowa Building for community use as picnic shelter, gathering place, and venue for events and markets. The rehabilitation included accessibility upgrades, restoration of original wood doors, masonry repairs to the limestone cladding, roof replacement, plumbing and lighting upgrades, and complete interior renovation of restrooms. ☀️ Summer is in full swing, and the Iowa Building is now open! We're so excited to turn this building back over to the community for their enjoyment on these long, hot summer days. #rehabilitation #historicpreservation #thisplacematters #savingplaces #historicparks #publicparkpreservation #peoplesavingplaces

Bricks are being laid at the Envision Unlimited DreamHome, our ADA-compliant group home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood for seniors with disabilities to age in place and continue living a life of choice, independence and inclusion! We’re thrilled to be on track to have residents move in later this year. Many thanks to the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Henry Bros. Co. and JLK Architects for their work so far! #EnvisionProud #EnvisionInAction #DreamHome #seniorswithdisabilities #communityliving #aginginplace #makingadifference #accessibleliving #seniorcare #disabilitysupport #homesweethome #seniorliving #bricklaying

National Trust for Historic Preservation is calling attention to OSFHealthCare’s incredible project in Peoria. Landmarks Illinois honored the rehabilitation of the former “Big White Store” last year at our Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. The project would not have been possible without historic preservation tax credits through both federal and River Edge Historic Tax Credit programs. Landmarks Illinois has spent decades working to ensure Illinois has a state historic preservation tax credit that makes the reuse of our iconic structures possible. https://ow.ly/4UHI50Rigzq

Join us in celebrating (and welcoming) our newest JLK-er, Reba Ashby for today's #featureFriday! Reba brings her wealth of talent & enthusiasm to our Historic Preservation Studio as a Project Manager specializing in historic preservation, architectural conservation, and assessments. She has extensive field investigation experience and historic materials expertise, and is an SOI-qualified architectural historian. Welcome to the team, Reba! We're delighted to have you! Interested in working with Reba and our team of terrific talent? We're hiring! Check the link in our bio ☝ JLK Architects #welcome #celebrate #conservation #chicago #historicpreservation #womeninAEC #lovewhatwedo #friday #architects #newhire #hiring

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Happy International Women's Day!   In July 1936, Union Station in #Chicago flooded due to a broken water main. The three women photographed are seen walking on the tracks outside to avoid the flooded station.   A simple photo to remind us that we are always stronger #together and nothing -- not even a flood -- can derail us from getting where we're going!   #InspireInclusion #womensday2024 #womenbusinessowners #womeninbusiness #aec #togetherwecreate #trainpun

Preservation Chicago’s 2024 Most Endangered list is here! The Schulze Company Baking Plant, a building that seemed to have a secure future adaptively reused as a data center, is up for sale and on the list. Photo by Debbie Mercer https://lnkd.in/e5nPuUBx

Thank you to the more than 700 guests who joined us Feb 29 at The Old Post Office in Chicago for Preservation Forward! You helped raise more than $600K to support Landmarks Illinois' mission-driven work! Congratulations again to our 2024 Landmarks Illinois Influencers! See all photos from the event: https://ow.ly/Ezgh50QMGNC

Thanks National Trust for Historic Preservation for this nice follow-up article about the wonderful OSF HealthCare Ministry Headquarters in #Peoria! https://lnkd.in/gvvfWSvi