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Eckenhoff Saunders Welcomes Ida Wrocklage, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED AP
Eckenhoff Saunders is pleased to announce that Ida Wrocklage, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED AP, has joined our team as Interior Designer. A licensed interior designer with a diverse and accomplished portfolio, Ida brings a deep passion for healthcare design along with extensive experience across the commercial, workplace, senior living, and institutional sectors. With a strong…
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City Council approves mixed-use development at 450 N. Morgan
Eckenhoff Saunders is partnering with Shapack Partners and KMW Communities on a newly approved mixed-use development at 450 N Morgan. Recently granted a zoning change by the Chicago City Council, the seven-story building, designed by Eckenhoff Saunders, will rise approximately 79 feet. The project includes 79 residential units, ground-floor retail, 20 parking spaces, and accommodations…
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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 project involves acquiring and demolishing two vacant buildings on Church Street near downtown Evanston and constructing a new 280-seat, thrust proscenium mainstage theatre,…
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23 S. Sangamon New Plans/Renderings Revealed
Eckenhoff Saunders is excited to share updated details and renderings for our latest collaboration with Interactive Design Architects—a new mixed-use development located at 23 S. Sangamon Street in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop. Developed by Fern Hill and Free Market Ventures, this 27-story tower is designed to thoughtfully integrate housing, recreation, and public amenities in one…
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Revised Plans for 925 West Belmont
Mavrek recently unveiled a scaled-back version of its previous plans for 925 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The original 10-story design, which included 200 residential units, 9,000 square feet of retail space, and a rooftop deck, has been revised to a five-story building. Eckenhoff Saunders is leading the design effort and working collaboratively…
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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 seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers a safe, move-in-ready space. We were honored to provide pro bono interior design services 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 Catholic school into an inspiring and resource-rich environment for teens. When completed, the facility will feature a black box theater, gymnasium, cutting-edge culinary…
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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 arts community, bringing a state-of-the-art cultural destination to the heart of Evanston. This new facility will not only serve as a beacon for…
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RUSH MD Anderson Opens New Cancer Center in Lisle
RUSH welcomed new patients to its newly opened RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center in Lisle. Serving as the lead architect, planner, and interior designer, Eckenhoff Saunders partnered with RUSH to develop this state-of-the-art, 55,000-square-foot facility at 2455 Corporate West Drive. The center provides comprehensive cancer care, including infusion and radiation therapy, cancer support services, lab…
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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 M. Daley, celebrating this ambitious redevelopment that will transform a 36,000-square-foot former Catholic school into an inspiring and resource-rich environment for teens. When…
