Fine Arts Building of Chicago – Carriage Hall
Forge directed a Feasibility Study for the Carriage Hall project, which was scheduled to be constructed within the shell of a former theatrical space, most recently known as the Playhouse Theater. The project envisioned a gut renovation of the existing space, with the reconstruction anticipated to include replacement of primary structural, mechanical, and electrical elements. […]
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Bisco Hall Project
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, located in Wheeling IL, is undertaking the design and construction of a new theater and event space on their existing campus. Forge is serving as Project Manager for the design and construction of the new building, which will replace a current structure that is not suited for the programming […]
Narrow Bridge Arts Center
The Narrow Bridge Arts Center project envisions the transformation of a 100-year-old building in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago into a net-zero energy Arts Center and residence. The building, originally constructed as a synagogue in 1921, was most recently used by Chicago’s Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer. Upon completion, the building will house visual and performing […]
Studio Gang Architects – Gallery and Archive
Studio Gang Architects transformed the 7,000 SF garden level of their headquarters in Chicago, formerly an inward-facing storage space, to serve as an archive and gallery for display of their many interesting works. Forge provided project management and Design-Build services for the project, which was completed in September 2020.
University of Chicago – Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is a 184,000 GSF (gross square feet) creative and performing arts center situated on the University of Chicago’s Midway Plaisance. Eric Eichler served as the senior project manager, leading the project from concept design through completion. The building’s design features an iconic tower and a podium […]
University of Chicago – Midway Studios Restoration
Eric Eichler served as the University of Chicago’s project manager for this enabling project that preceded the Logan Center. Its first phase involved a $2.6 million replacement of the building roof, including thirty-four replacement skylights, at the nationally landmarked building in Chicago, IL. The project’s second phase included the interior renovations that created the Gray Center for Arts […]
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue
Forge was selected to oversee a multi-year, multi-phase renovation of the Beth Emet synagogue, a historic structure built in 1963. Improvements included modernization of worship, learning, and community spaces as well as infrastructure, seating, sound systems, technology, and bathrooms. The improvements provide a more modern experience and increase safety, security, and accessibility. Forge served as […]