Institute of Cultural Affairs

A GreenRise Renovation

One of the largest conglomerates of non-profit office spaces in the City of Chicago, ICA’s building sprawls across several decades of partial renovations and ad hoc additions.

Farr proposed a phased renovation of the historic eight-floor building with façade repairs, energy-efficient HVAC upgrades, and a new daylit common atrium with adjacent office suites. The atrium simplifies the flow of and creates a central hub for all office tenants across the 166,000 SF building.

Client: Institute of Cultural Affairs

Location: Chicago, IL

Role: Architect of Record

Project Area: 166,000 SF

Completion: Ongoing

  • The building has been officially designated a Chicago Landmark and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

Atrium Design Options

Conference Room Design Options

Restroom Design Options