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Build Wisely Architects

Build Wisely Architects

Chicago, IL

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The Amber Building

The Amber Building is a beautiful three-story terracotta and masonry structure which through this renovation will provide ample space for retail or restaurant space on the first floor, offices on the two floors above and storage in the basement. The roof has been engineered to allow for expansion at the roof level for any use that can take advantage of the beautiful views of downtown from the site.

 
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Status: Under Construction
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: dbHMS - MEP Engineer
Construct It Now - Structural Engineers
Building Blocks - General Contractor

 
First Floor under construction, showing the side vestibules allowing for multiple points of entry.
First Floor under construction, showing the side vestibules allowing for multiple points of entry.
Drywall return allows for code required width between handrails and lets us keep an otherwise useful and beautiful set of stairs
Drywall return allows for code required width between handrails and lets us keep an otherwise useful and beautiful set of stairs
A graceful curve well-drywalled guides you to the egress door.
A graceful curve well-drywalled guides you to the egress door.