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Hayley Sumner

A Look at the New Threadless Office in the West Loop

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Chicago apparel company Threadless is yet another outfit to open a new office in the booming Fulton Market area, having just moved their headquarters into the multi-use Morgan Manufacturing development at 401 N. Morgan. The company, which was previously located at 406 N. Sangamon, recently shifted their production and distribution operations to facilities in other states, and no longer has a need for warehouse space in the greater downtown area. Founded in Chicago in 2000 as a producer of graphic t-shirts, the company’s product line has since grown to include everything from shower curtains to phone cases. For their new office, Threadless teamed up with Summit Design + Build, a firm that is also based in the Fulton Market District.

Not totally dissimilar to other offices in the area, the new Threadless headquarters features an open floor plan filled with colorful furniture. And the office reflects the nature of their business model—producing clothing and other items with artist-submitted designs—with the large murals found throughout the space. According to Summit Design + Build, Threadless will continue filling the space with more murals throughout the year. And with a ten year lease on the space, Threadless will remain a presence in the West Loop area for years to come.

Two phase build-out for Golden State Foods

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Work on offices and training space completes second floor CHICAGO – Chicago general contractor, Summit Design + Build, recently completed a two phase office build-out for food distributor, Golden State Foods. The two phases totaled approximately 10,000 square feet and finished the second floor of the company’s McCook, Ill. headquarters.
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New Warehouse | Pilsen Industrial Corridor

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Speculative warehouse another sign of strong industrial market CHICAGO, IL – Chicago general contractor Summit Design + Build recently began construction on a new 156,000 square foot speculative warehouse and distribution building at 2420 S. Wood Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, another area in the city seeing the impact of…
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Summit Hires Two Industry Veterans

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New senior level positions signal growth of the firm, creation of interiors division CHICAGO – Chicago general contractor, Summit Design + Build, LLC, recently welcomed Leo Hoerdemann and Helenia Madrigal to the firm. The two industry veterans have filled new senior leadership roles that were created as a result of…
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Habitat for Humanity Team Build Day

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In October 2016, Summit participated in our second Team Build Day with Habitat for Humanity Chicago.

We spent a beautiful Saturday working in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. We worked with teams and residents on three houses, building and installing stairs, framing walls for garages and first and second floor bathrooms, and installing drywall.

In the months leading up to Build Day, our employees, friends, family, clients and subcontractors helped raise $13,700, surpassing our original goal by 203%.

Jewish Council for Youth Services

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Summit Design + Build is a corporate sponsor of The Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS).

As a ‘Recreation Enthusiast’ sponsor, Summit helps JCYS provide educational and recreational experiences. These programs are available for children and families throughout Chicago. Summit Design + Build also regularly participates in JCYS events including the annual JCYS Gala and Golf Fore! JCYS outing benefiting Camp Red Leaf.

JCYS has provided services at their family centers, summer camps and specialty programs for over 100 years, and Summit Design + Build is proud to be a sponsor for the second consecutive year.

Cara Chicago

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In April 2016, Summit Design + Build put together a team to participate in the 3rd Annual Sterling Bay 5K to 1K in support of Cara Chicago.

About Cara Chicago: Cara, a West Loop-based non-profit, prepares individuals to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Cara has placed over 5,000 Chicagoans into quality jobs which helped them transform their lives, strengthen their communities and forge paths to self-sufficiency.