Leopardo Wins 290,000 SF Construction Project, Completes 160,000 SF Project

CHICAGO, Ill — Leopardo Companies, Inc. has been selected as construction project manager for Zebra Technologies" 290,000-square-foot office space at 3 Overlook Point in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The new assignment comes as Leopardo recently completed the interior build-out of Integrys Energy's 160,000-square-foot space at Aon Center in downtown Chicago.

Zebra Technologies selected Leopardo to reflect these values in building out its 290,000-square-foot space at 3 Outlook Point in Lincolnshire. Construction will start in August on a seven-month completion schedule.
The build-out includes demolition of existing interior offices to create an open-plan environment designed by architect tvs design with modular furniture and new carpet and paint throughout. The design change requires new power wiring, telecom cabling and lighting solutions throughout all workstation areas.

In addition to office space, the Zebra Technologies space will include :

• Electronic lab space for product testing and development, including a compressed air system and a high concentration of electrical and data components
• An anechoic chamber to absorb sound and electromagnetic waves, aiding in the development of Zebra Technologies products
• A complete fitness center with locker rooms
• A state-of-the-art cafeteria

Integrys relocated to its new 160,000-square-foot space on five floors of the Aon Center in June. The architect was Nelson Architects. Design features include numerous carpet styles and lighting fixtures, ceramic flooring and high-end finishes throughout. Elevator lobbies and conference rooms on each floor feature curved walls with glazed art-glass insets.

Leopardo completed the build-out of Integrys" space in just 19 weeks, including demolition of existing finishes, installation of videoconferencing systems on numerous floors. The fast pace of construction was possible because Leopardo professionals devised ways to work more efficiently.

As part of the build-out, Leopardo installed a Skyfold vertically folding operable wall partition in the training room. Leopardo also fully renovated 10 restrooms, including new plumbing, and constructed five new ADA-compliant restrooms.