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Northlight Theatre’s Return to Evanston Featured in Chicago Reader
A recent Chicago Reader article explores new and expanding theater venues across the Chicago region, including Northlight Theatre’s return to Evanston. Eckenhoff Saunders is serving as the lead designer for Northlight Theatre’s…
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A Look Inside the New Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre is entering an exciting new chapter as construction continues on its long-anticipated return to downtown Evanston. Eckenhoff Saunders is proud to be leading the design effort for the new, purpose-built…
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates After School Matters’ New Facility at 1065 N. Orleans
Photo: After School Matters ribbon cutting at 1065 N. Orleans. Eckenhoff Saunders served as lead architect for the new facility. After School Matters (ASM) welcomed students, families, mentors, and community leaders for…
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Eckenhoff Saunders Leads Design of After School Matters’ New Executive Offices
Eckenhoff Saunders is proud to partner with After School Matters (ASM) as lead architect, planner, and interior designer for the nonprofit’s new executive offices. ASM is a nationally recognized organization that has…
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Zion Woods Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Community, Collaboration, and Compassionate Design
After years of visioning, planning, and dedicated collaboration, Zion Woods is officially open! We were honored to celebrate last week’s ribbon cutting ceremony in Deerfield alongside Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison, State…
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Northlight Theatre Breaks Ground
Principal Craig Smith, AIA (pictured left in black hard hat), attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Northlight Theatre, which plans to open their new performing arts facility in downtown Evanston in 2026. The…
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Envision Unlimited Opens New Senior Group Home
Last week, our friend and colleague Erin Masters proudly joined Envision Unlimited for the ribbon-cutting of their new senior living facility in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood! This ADA-compliant home is designed for…
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Permit Issued for After School Matters—Orleans
A permit has been issued for After School Matters’ new facility located at 1065 N Orleans Avenue in Chicago. Eckenhoff Saunders is leading the design effort that will transform a 36,000-square-foot former…
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Northlight Theatre announces groundbreaking for long-awaited Evanston theater
Northlight Theatre was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune announcing the upcoming groundbreaking of their soon to be new home in downtown Evanston. This long-awaited project marks a transformative chapter for the…
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After School Matters Orleans – Groundbreaking Ceremony
Eckenhoff Saunders joined the groundbreaking ceremony for the newest After School Matters project in Cabrini Green at 1065 N. Orleans. Among the attendees were Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and former Mayor Richard…
