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Exterior walls are going up at Summit Design + Build’s West Loop, multifamily project. The exterior walls have reached the fourth floor, once complete the building will feature seven-stories of 42 condominium units.
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Tanmay Malpani (Ms. Construction Engineering & Management – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) shares his experience as an Engineering Intern for Summit Design + Build during the summer of 2020.
My enriching internship journey with Summit Design + Build proved to be an extremely valuable experience. During my time at Summit, I worked on the 1400 W. Monroe project, a new seven-story boutique condominium building containing 42, two and three-bedroom units.
It was great to experience the work culture at Summit Design + Build. I was encouraged to speak up and ask questions; Senior Superintendent, Kevin, as well as the Project Manager’s Chris and Andrew, would patiently and thoughtfully explain concepts that I was unfamiliar with. Regular feedback and advice helped me to grow as an individual. I appreciate the team spirit and friendly atmosphere at SDB. Though I was only an intern, I was introduced and included in all team meetings and email exchanges. All the interns bonded well and interacted with the team during intern walk-throughs, Friday get-togethers, etc.
Working as a Project Engineer Intern gave me the opportunity to learn something new, improve my technical skills, communication skills, time management, pushed me out of my comfort zone and knowledge area, built up my confidence, and helped me develop long-lasting connections. The company’s COVID-19 conscious policy also made me feel at ease. My initial reluctance was greatly reduced due to the company’s strict adherence to precautionary measures in the office and on the project site. I am grateful to have interned for a company that ingrains dedication to diversity and inclusion into the company culture.
Huge thanks to Adam Miller and Ken Swartz for selecting me, Santiago Martinez & Gopal Pareek for the easy onboarding process, and the entire SDB Team for the invaluable experience this summer. I would also like to thank my mentors Kevin Milenkoff, Andrew Mejia, Christopher Bridgman & Ari Killian for their exceptional guidance, patience, and support.
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General contractor Summit Design + Build, recently started capital improvement upgrades at The Bloc, a local Chicago non-profit. In addition to providing complimentary construction management services and general contracting services, Summit is raising money via GoFundMe to cover the cost of the capital improvements.
The Bloc is more than a boxing club, the organization helps to train, tutor and mentor youth to academic, social and athletic success. The Bloc contributes to the momentum of improving Chicago’s future by attracting youth who are least likely to join mentoring and tutoring programs. Since being founded in 2016, the co-ed program has had a 100 percent high school graduation and college acceptance rates, helping hundreds of young people lay the groundwork for a successful future.
The Bloc previously ran its program in school cafeterias and spare classrooms but as the organization grew, they knew they needed a bigger space. They now operate out of a space of their own, in an old church in West Humboldt Park. The church needs numerous capital improvements in order to provide a safe and productive space for The Bloc’s youth. The Bloc’s upgraded space will be used for boxing as well as academic enrichment programs, team building and tutoring.
Multiple capital improvement upgrades have already been completed by Summit Design + Build, including flooring replacements, HVAC repairs, fire alarm upgrades, upgraded Wi-Fi installation, mechanical room work and upgrades to the tutoring room. Forthcoming capital improvements are set to include:
Summit Design + Build is asking for donations to complete the project. Individuals can donate to the GoFundMe set up by Summit Design + Build, all donations will go directly towards the capital improvement upgrades for The Bloc. In addition to monetary donations, Summit is looking for businesses who are interested in donating time and/or materials to help complete the project. Those interested can reach out to Summit Design + Build directly.
Summit Design + Build announces partnership with a local Chicago organization. The Bloc is a non-profit that uses the discipline of boxing to train, tutor and mentor youth to academic, social and athletic success. The organization contributes to the momentum of improving Chicago’s future by attracting youth who are least likely to join mentoring and tutoring programs.
The Bloc has recently moved into an old church in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood and the space is in need of numerous capital improvement upgrades. Summit Design + Build is providing construction services free of charge as well as raising money via GoFundMe to complete the upgrades.
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Summit Design + Build has completed the build-out of DeVry University’s Chicago campus at 1900 W. Lawrence in the Ravenswood neighborhood. The build-out features 17,306 square feet of space which includes common areas, 11 classrooms, a Tech Playground and more.
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Adaptive reuse construction is a great way to give new life to historic structures while also providing a sustainable and efficient construction option for building owners and developers. Summit Design + Build’s adaptive reuse project at 2151 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, FL is a great example of how to give new purpose to a nearly 100-year-old, vacant building.
2151 Central Ave is located in a core commercial corridor, just minutes from downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Built in 1926, it was the new owner’s vision to transform the former multifamily building into a mixed-use development. Plans for the new development included a modern renovation with first floor space for perspective retail and/or restaurant tenants and second floor office space with private offices, conference rooms, a break room, bathrooms and a private deck. The second-floor office would be the new home for the owner of the building, The Anderson Group.
The renovation of 2151 Central Avenue in dowtown St. Petersburg Florida is a great example of how to successfully complete a an adaptive reuse construction project.
It was important to The Anderson Group to maintain the character of the building, including its architectural characteristics which were popular in the 1920’s. The architect for the adaptive reuse project, Design Styles Architecture, helped to create a plan that would preserve those characteristics while also incorporating contemporary elements to bring the building into the 21st century. The new modern design would include skylights, which would bring natural light into the building, a new façade, all new windows and more.
While working on the project, the Summit team had to overcome multiple challenges that often arise with an adaptive reuse project. Working with the existing shell structure and core of the building, many structural elements had to be re-built and reinforced to ensure the structural integrity of the building. The Summit team also installed a new elevator which required additional structural elements on the back of the building, allowing the building to maintain its ADA requirements. New MEP and life systems were also installed, corresponding with the latest building codes for commercial new construction in the area. With any adaptive reuse project, unique challenges are always expected and finding creative solutions is an exciting and rewarding element of these projects.
The adaptive reuse of 2151 Central Ave was completed in Summer 2020. Selecting the adaptive reuse construction method, as opposed to demolishing and re-building from the ground up, allowed the owner to save valuable time.
If you are considering an adaptive reuse project in the South Florida area, reach out to Summit Design + Build’s Florida team of adaptive reuse construction experts. We can help guide you through the adaptive reuse construction process from start to finish.
The Southeast office of general contractor Summit Design + Build, recently completed the adaptive reuse of an existing two-story commercial building at 2151 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, located near the corner of Central Avenue and 22nd Street.
Built-in 1926, 2151 Central Avenue was originally a multifamily building. The nearly 100-year-old building received contemporary upgrades to make way for a warm shell build-out of the first floor for perspective retail or restaurant tenants and second-floor office tenants. The owner of the project, The Anderson Group, moved their headquarters into the second floor of the building. Following the selective demolition of the 6,900 SF building
The renovation of 2151 Central Avenue in dowtown St. Petersburg Florida is a great example of how to successfully complete a an adaptive reuse construction project.
General contractor, Summit Design + Build, has completed construction at The Clark, located at 1201 N. Clark in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The former four-story office and retail building underwent a major renovation and was converted into luxury apartments. The building also received a vertical addition which added five more stories of luxury apartments including a ninth-floor penthouse and community deck.
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Summit Design + Build has completed construction at The Clark, located at 1201 N. Clark in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The former four-story office and retail building underwent a major renovation and was converted into luxury apartments. The building also received a vertical addition which added five more stories of luxury apartments including a ninth-floor penthouse and community deck.
The 90,000 square foot mixed-use building features 98 high-end apartments as well as 10,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor. The Clark features studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units with various layout options. The luxury apartment building features modern amenities for tenants including:
Hartshorne Plunkard Architects (HPA) served as the project architect for 1201 N. Clark.
The Clark
Summit Design + Build was proud to sponsor and attend the 5th Annual Real Estate to the Rescue Golf Outing on September 15th . It was a beautiful day to get out of the office and hit the links for a great cause. Real Estate to the Rescue’s mission is to mobilize the Real Estate community to address the plight of homeless pets and this particular event benefitted the SAVE-A-PET Foundation. The SAVE-A-PET foundation is a non-profit organization and one of the largest no-kill cat and dog rescues in Lake County that operates a full-time adoption center. SAVE-A-PET gives rescued dogs and cats the greatest opportunity for a second chance and they take pride in their “no-kill” mission, thanks to generous donors’ contributions. Over 64,000 dogs and cats have been adopted through SAVE-A-PET thanks to generous organizations like Real Estate to the Rescue.
The day started with scramble-style golf at the Glen Club and ended with dinner, drinks and networking. Adoptable dogs were also at the event for a meet and great! We at Summit love our furry family members and we were happy to give back to an organization that helps to rescue animals in a meaningful way.
If you are interested in adopting a pet or would like to donate to these great organizations, visit Real Estate to the Rescue and SAVE-A-PET’s websites. Stay tuned for more ways that #SummitGivesBack to our community.
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