Caledonia Senior Living – Feasibility Study and Facility Master Plan
Following up to the renovation project completed in 2021, Forge has been asked to lead a comprehensive assessment of the Caledonia Senior Living campus and buildings as the organization seeks to update its strategic plan and understand how it can be supported by the modernization and potential expansion of its facilities. Forge is leading a […]
Caledonia Senior Living
Caledonia Senior Living engaged Forge Projects in March of 2021 to lead an effort to plan current and future work based on the most pressing facility needs and most potentially impactful cosmetic enhancements to the living environment. After a two month planning and budgeting period, Forge oversaw a roof replacement, IT network enhancement and Wifi […]
North Park Elementary School
Forge served as Owner’s Representative for the renovation and modernization of the North Park Elementary School in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. Between 2018 and 2021, Forge led the planning, design, and construction processes for multiple summer projects including the conversion of 4,000 SF of garage space to new K-2 and Music classrooms, a new […]
Near North Montessori School
The Near North Montessori School (NNMS) in Wicker Park, in collaboration with Ross Barney Architects, opened a new Innovation Building in fall 2019 that includes a new Innovation Lab to support the school’s STEAM program, a community gathering space, classrooms, office and conference space, commercial kitchen, and a new rooftop urban garden to support the school’s thriving “Farmessori” […]
The Hockaday School
The Hockaday School, a renowned K-12 all-girls independent school in Dallas, TX, retained Forge Projects to manage an ambitious master planning process for its Athletics program. Forge led the selection process for the Planning team, which yielded the retention of HOK as a planning consultant. Subsequently, Forge assisted Hockaday in the management of the design […]
Clark University – Campus Design Initiative
Forge was retained to provide planning and project management services for Clark University in Worcester, MA as the University updated its campus master plan for the first time under a new administration. Working in conjunction with the President’s Office and Facilities Management, Forge guided the overall design process and analyzed opportunities for project phasing as the […]
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 […]
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 […]