Commercial Projects

Meet space requirements...project an image...consider adjacencies...improve workflow...consider circulation inside and outside...get a variance when needed...sell the product.  There are several criteria of commercial project types.  We listen carefully to the client's priorities and walk them through all of the options to consider.

Ameriprise Financial Services Mishawaka, Indiana

A new office building for Ameriprise Financial Planners Erik Brenner and Bruce McCourt.  The project includes offices for staff, a welcoming lobby, vaulted conference rooms, and site layout that expresses their corner location.  Completed in July 2009.

 
Project Team:
Berneche2 Architecture, PC - Architectural and Structural services
CJW Engineers; Chicago, IL  - Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Sprinkler Engineering
Territorial Engineering; Walkerton, IN - Civil and Structural Engineering
Weaver Boos Consultants; South Bend, IN - Geotechnical Services

Julie Macri; Michigan City, Indiana - Interior Design Services

Site Layout view looking Northeast

Washington Park Zoo Entrance Gate and Administration Building; Michigan City, Indiana

Firm: Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.; Michigan City, Indiana


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Saint Paul Lutheran Church Mount Prospect, Illinois

New Entry Plaza
New Chancel Design
We served as a consulting architect to Goss Pasma Architects/GP Interiors, architect of record.  CJW Engineers brought the project to the team.  Initially the church wanted to provide air conditioning to the sanctuary.  As needs were assessed other renovations were planned. 
An addition will be constructed in phase two which will feature classrooms and offices, the latter which are maintained in a former parsonage until phase two completion.

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Evanston Athletic Club Evanston, Illinois

Project done as a consultant to The Goss Group LLC, Evanston, Illinois.  The project involved the renovation of all four levels of the health club including day care area and renovating the retail area.

Additions and Renovations; Walsh Construction of Indiana; La Porte, Indiana

Walsh Construction of Indiana experienced rapid growth in their short time in Indiana.  Jeff Dunifon, owner, explored the options of renovating or building new, and decided to pursue adding onto and fully renovating their existing facility. 

Click on the floor plan on the left and the images below for a larger image.


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Exterior Photos

Family Guesthouse for the SHARE Foundation; Rolling Prairie, Indiana

The Share  Foundation assists other-abled individuals build self-esteem by helping them with life skills, occupation training, and camraderie.  This facility will allow them and their families to an introduction to what Share has to offer.


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Other Notable Projects:

- UPS Integrad Training Facility, Interior Building Rehabilitation; Franklin Park, Illinois
Interior Design-Build project for training UPS employees, second such facility in the US.

- Trendway Design Showroom; Building Renovation; Chicago, Illinois (serves as code consultant for Design Plus; Grand Rapids, Michigan)


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