A Conversation with Adam Miller
President of Summit Design + Build, Adam Miller, discusses the impact 2020 has had on the construction industry and what 2021 holds for Summit Design + Build.
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Summit Design + Build Completes Construction of Women-Forward Clubhouse
Chief, a private women’s network, opens first Chicago clubhouse
Summit Design + Build, has completed the build-out of a 14,000 square foot clubhouse for Chief. Chief, launched in 2019, is a private network for women who are C-level executives or rising VP’s. The company was founded to help drive women into positions of power and keep them there.
The clubhouse is located on the second and third floors of 1040 W. Fulton, a newly constructed, heavy timber building that is also home to Summit Design + Build’s new headquarters. The fit-out of the space features multiple conference rooms, a speaking area, a bar and lounge area, as well as a roof top deck and green roof space. The clubhouse will be used to help women make connections through peer groups, workshops, sponsored events and dinners. The clubhouse is the first Chicago location for Chief, which also has clubhouses in New York and Los Angeles.
Chicago-based GREC Architects served as the project architect.
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Chinatown Hotel Construction Nearing Completion
Construction is nearly complete at Summit Design + Build’s hotel project at 2353 S Wentworth Avenue. The Chinatown hotel features a five-story addition to an existing building.
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Exterior Walls Going up at West Loop Multifamily Project
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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Summit Design + Build Gives Back – The Bloc
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 Completes Build-out of DeVry University
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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The Rise of a Historic St. Petersburg Building
Why Adaptive Reuse?
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.
Preserving History
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.
Overcoming Adaptive Reuse Challenges
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.
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Summit Completes St. Petersburg Florida Adaptive Reuse Project
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.
The renovations at 2151 Central Avenue included:
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New Skylights
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A New Elevator,
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New MEP and Life Safety Systems
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A New, Private Second-floor Deck
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New Second-floor Bathrooms
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10 Private Offices
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Conference Rooms and a Break Room
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All New Windows
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All New Façade
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A New Patio
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New Landscaping
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Summit Completes Vertical Expansion of Apartment Building
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 Completes Construction at The Clark
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:
- rooftop terrace with grilling stations,
- penthouse lounge,
- fitness center and yoga studio,
- conference room and business center,
- in unit washer and dryer,
- bike room,
- dog run,
- private balconies,
- and a first-floor lobby with a café.
Hartshorne Plunkard Architects (HPA) served as the project architect for 1201 N. Clark.
The Clark
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