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#TBT to one of our early projects with Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, which we have worked with since the firm's founding. Rosa Parks Apartments consists of 94 affordable rental apartments in 8 buildings scattered across 21 city lots in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Soon after the building's completion, we worked with Bickerdike, Architreasures, and community members to design a large mosaic tile project that welcomes residents home. Completed in 2010, the buildings continue to provide affordable housing in areas that are becoming increasingly less affordable.

Last week, Mitchell Hawkins teamed up with GRAPHISOFT for a lecture focused on Good Design for the Community at his alma mater, Illinois Institute of Technology. While exploring how LBBA creates buildings and spaces that empower communities from within, Mitchell highlighted a few projects that help revitalize neighborhoods, discussed the individual’s role as a design professional, and presented our firm’s approach to community-focused design. Thank you Graphisoft and IITAIAS for letting us be a part of this event!

Construction continues at Westhaven Park IID. Located on Chicago's Near West Side adjacent to the new CTA Damen Green Line station, the 12-story building will integrate 96 mixed-income apartments with ground-floor retail space. The residence marks the final phase of redevelopment of the former Henry Horner Homes complex and satisfies the requirement to replace all affordable units that were lost when the Homes were demolished.  Joint Venture Partner: Ashlaur Construction Inc. Developers: Brinshore Development, LLC and The Michaels Organization Architect: LBBA Architects #MCCMidwest #MCCBuilds #ConstructionNews #AffordableHousing #ChicagoIL

Join LBBA's Tyler Brown and Matt McGrane, along with Wells's Auggy Chung, for a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute webinar that explores how precast concrete can transform affordable housing at various scales. The presenters will dive into the benefits of bringing a precaster on early into the design process, the strengths hidden in the constraints of precast construction, and how they believe advances in precast will impact affordable housing in the future. During the conversation, Tyler and Matt will introduce all of LBBA's successful precast developments and take a closer look at three recent projects: Elm 551 at Parkside, Lucy Gonzalez Parsons Apartments, and Westhaven IID, which is currently under construction. This free webinar will take place Tuesday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Follow the link to sign up: https://lnkd.in/gkU74ppa

We're seeking a talented Senior Project Architect/Designer with 8-10 years of experience and excellent design, communication, and technical skills to join our team. The candidate should have experience managing larger, multi-unit housing projects and a working knowledge of the Chicago Building and Zoning Code. The position requires familiarity and knowledge of all phases of the design process including land planning/urban design, zoning and code studies, schematic design, design development, permitting, construction documents and construction observation as well as a working knowledge of sustainability and accessibility codes. LBBA believes in the value of collaborative work, so the ideal candidate should be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment. Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio to [email protected] Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. And let us know where you heard about this job posting.

Make sure to register for PCI's upcoming webinar, Design Opportunities for Total Precast in Affordable Housing. Led by experts from LBBA Architects, discover how precast construction transforms affordable housing design, offering flexibility and collaboration at every scale. Explore case studies, learn about the architect-precaster partnership, and uncover how perceived limitations can become powerful strengths with innovative approaches for multi-family housing. Sign up today at https://ow.ly/QLhE50Tl63e.

Thank you to Kent State University and the YMCA for organizing yesterday's panel focused on community voices in the design process. LBBA's Julia Mosqueda participated alongside Perry Strong from Studio Gang and Maya Bird-Murphy from Mobile Makers. Scott Hurst from Gensler moderated the conversation, which ranged from hyperlocal community engagement processes to the importance of strong partnerships with individuals who have intimate knowledge of the area surrounding a project. All panelists noted that while social design was not part of their school curriculum, its increasing integration into projects today is invaluable.

Alderman Martin throws support behind revised development at 3950 N. Damen Alderman Matt Martin | Ravine Park Partners | Orchard Development Group | Brinshore Development, LLC | Lamar Johnson Collaborative | LBBA Architects

We're beyond proud that BUILD received AIA Chicago's Lerch Bates People’s Choice Award for Community and Civic Project.   This achievement represents the culmination of so many voices, visions, and tireless efforts. It has been truly inspiring to witness BUILD Chicago fill their new facility with life and expand the range of services they offer to the community.   We feel honored to be recognized alongside all of the other outstanding nominees and award recipients. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone who was acknowledged at AIA Chicago’s Designight 2024. We would also like to express our gratitude to the entire BUILD project team, including UJAMAA Construction, Element Energy Consulting, McKay Landscape Architects, Nayyar & Nayyar International, P.C., and EVA Design and Engineering llc for their invaluable contributions to this project.

⚡️ Project Progress ⚡️ The Anchor at Mariners Inn, is a $25.2 million mixed-use development in Midtown Detroit. The project is a partnership between Mariners Inn, the City of Detroit, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and Cinnaire. This project will bring 44 supportive and 40 recovery housing units to the historic Cass Park neighborhood in Midtown Detroit, Inc. and serve women for the first time in its nearly 100-year history. There will also be 4,400 SF of retail space. This is a huge step forward for the community! #PurposeBuilt #Midtown #Detroit #Construction #MSHDA