Summit Design + Build, LLC has completed construction on a new two floor office space for The Nerdery at 1033 W. Van Buren, a seven-story, 84,000 square foot office building owned by The Pizutti Companies, in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.
The Nerdery is a custom software design and development company built on the belief that passionate nerds are the driving force behind business breakthroughs, focused on providing mobile application, web application, website, systems integration and digital consulting solutions. Headquartered in the Twin Cities, The Nerdery has offices in Chicago, Kansas City and Phoenix. Founded by three programming pioneers in 2003, The Nerdery is professional home of about 500 software engineers, UX designers, QA engineers and other Nerds whose purpose is to redefine what’s possible through technology. The Nerdery has made Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest growing private companies each year since becoming eligible and appeared on multiple top workplace lists.
According to David Brown, senior project manager leading the project team for Summit Design + Build, The Nerdery’s goal was to create a destination that inspired creativity, learning and connection for its both its employees and clients. The 24,000 square foot office build-out features three exterior walls that are comprised of mostly windows which allows for lots of natural light and offers great views of the city. Construction plans included a variety of places for the firm to gather and use both formally and informally. The “Town Square” which serves as a central hub integrates an open kitchen with a large meeting and dining area that has built in bleachers for larger gatherings. The space also has over 25 conference rooms, huddle rooms and other informal work areas. Minneapolis-based, Cuningham Group Architecture provided architectural services for the project.
