University of Chicago to Reinvent Historic Residence Hall

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Mortenson Construction has been chosen to transform a 1962 landmark building by architect Edward Durrell Stone into the new home for the University of Chicago, Illinois’ Harris School of Public Policy. Working from designs by architect of record Farr Associates and interior consultant Woodhouse Tinucci, Mortenson began construction in April on the renovation and expansion of the renamed Keller Center, which is scheduled to welcome students in January 2019. While retaining and preserving the key features of its original construction, the Keller Center renovation incorporates new ideas and technology in sustainable development. The University and Mortenson set … Read more

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BNBuilders to Take on $7.3M Historic Renovation

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – BNBuilders has recently been selected as the general contractor by the University of California San Diego for the Tuolumne Apartments Fire/Life Safety Renovations at campus in La Jolla, California. Designed by Heritage Architecture & Planning, the $7.3-million renovation will take into account state historic preservation objectives. This is not BNBuilders’ first time challenged with completing similar fast-track projects. In recent years, the general contractor has also completed summer sprint projects for UCSD Tenaya Hall Fire/Life Safety Upgrades, UCSD Blake Hall Fire/Life Safety Upgrades, UCSD York Hall Laboratory Renovations, UCI Mesa Court 3 Dormitory Renovations and CSU … Read more

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Alabama Landmark Revitalized with Open-Concept Food Hall, Mixed-Use Space

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie has completed the residential and retail portion of a renovation to The Pizitz, a historic building in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. In the early 20th century, Birmingham’s Pizitz department store was a popular retail destination. Built in 1923, the landmark structure welcomed generations of shoppers, withstanding the economic hardships of the Great Depression and the social upheaval of the Civil Rights era. The store closed in 1987 and sat dormant until 2015, when a major renovation began that would help breathe new life into the abandoned structure. The construction team restored the building’s original façade, … Read more

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History in the Making

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Historic renovation challenges, best practices and real-world takeaways By Todd Sachse and Steve Berlage A well-executed historic renovation can result in a masterpiece: a building with a blend of historical resonance and modern conveniences, where the preservation of architectural details and the original bones of the structure can help contribute to a memorable and defining sense of place. At a time when everything from residential towers to office space and from hotels to retail venues is looking for a way to stand out from the competition, a historic renovation makes it possible for the property owner to present something truly … Read more

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