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Central Plaza

Chicago, USA2020

Location

Chicago, USA

Year

2020

Area

53,000 m²

Client

Central Urban Partners

Type

Mixed-Use Plaza

Central Plaza transforms a former parking site into a vibrant urban block combining offices, retail and a generous public square. Active frontages and a stepped green roof reconnect the neighbourhood.

The challenge

Delivering high-value floor area while gifting significant public open space.

The result

Named a catalyst project for downtown regeneration, with fully let commercial space.

Central Plaza gallery
Central Plaza gallery
Central Plaza gallery
Process

Construction stages

The key phases that brought this project to completion.

01

Demolition

Careful removal of the existing structure.

02

Build

Hybrid steel-and-concrete frame erected.

03

Public realm

Landscaped plaza and water feature installed.

04

Activation

Retail and F&B tenants opened to the square.

Materials

Materials & finishes

A curated selection of materials that define the character and quality of this project.

Precast concrete
Weathering steel
Granite paving
Sedum roofing
Services

Services provided

The full range of expertise we brought to this project.

Technology

Technologies used

Public realm integration

District energy

Green roof

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