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2145 North Sheridan Road | Evanston, IL The original structure was completed in 1942, “Tech” is situated near the shores of Lake Michigan on Northwestern’s Evanston campus. The main building hosts NU’s School of Engineering. In the early ‘60s two wings were added to the structure, making it a significant presence on campus.
375 East Chicago Ave | Chicago, IL Part of Northwestern’s downtown campus, The Arthur Rubloff Building consists of postmodernist design the façade is comprised of granite cladding and a glass curtain wall system. Construction was completed in 1984. RBS performed curtain wall and sealant repairs of the façade including sealant removal & replacement at metal-to- metal, glass-to- metal, granite-to-metal, and …
211 E Grand Ave | Chicago, IL This 15-story high-rise building located in Chicago’s Streeterville completed construction in 2012. The largest of five Ronald McDonald Houses in Chicagoland, this 66-room facility offers support to families whose children are being treated at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. RBS was contracted to perform brick infill work at the east façade; …
540 N Michigan Ave | Chicago, IL This modernist skyscraper stands 46 stories above Michigan Avenue and was completed in 1978. RBS was contracted to perform cleaning and sealant replacement including precast-to- precast, metal-to- metal, glass-to- metal joints. Repairs also included vertical concrete repair, repair areas of corrosion stains including grind & point exposed pin locations, filling of concrete form …
505 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL This large hotel complex is composed of two primary buildings; the original 42-story south tower completed in 1929 and the 26-story north tower completed in 1959. The towers consist of limestone panels with carved decorative adornments supported on steel angles attached to structural steel frame. RBS was contracted to assist with an up-close architect …
2001 Waukegan Road | Techny, IL About: Set on a sprawling 150-acre campus known as Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center is a former seminary constructed at the turn of the 20th century. The building contains large conference spaces, housing quarters, and three chapels. Project Details: RBS was contracted to perform extensive rehabilitation of the exterior walls at two main …
939 Hinman Ave | Evanston, IL About: Main construction of the church was performed between 1906 and 1920. The neo-gothic style architecture was fulfilled in Indiana limestone. Project Details: At the West Elevation of the structure, RBS performed brick masonry, limestone masonry, and cement stucco repairs. RBS ground & pointed back-up brick masonry, rebuilt outer wythe of brick, ground and …
6101E North Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL About: Construction completed on this Lake Michigan shoreline high-rise in 1967. The modernist architectural style exhibits an exposed concrete and brick façade climbing 391 feet, or 44 stories, into the sky. The building curves 100 lineal feet toward the southeast for maximum skyline views. Project Details: RBS was contracted to perform an extensive, …
5601 North Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL About: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architect Milton Schwartz, The Statesman completed construction in 1964. Overlooking Lake Michigan in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood this 20-story, concrete building is primarily clad in stucco and sits atop stilt-like steel pillars. Project Details: RBS assisted in close-up wall inspections and performed repair work, as directed. Repair work …
1800 West Roscoe St | Chicago, IL About: This 240,000 square foot, 5-story structure was converted into a 150-unit, residential loft building in the late 80’s. Original construction was completed in 1924 and housed the Eversharp pencil factory. The exterior structure consists of brick masonry spandrel panels, concrete sills, and exposed concrete columns. Project Details: RBS has performed extensive repairs …
