Explore the user-centered architectural design of Zurich Insurance Group's brand new North American headquarters in this episode of Project Innovation. We hear from Zurich (owner), Clayco (general contractor), and Goettsch Partners (building architect) on how they incorporated feedback from Zurich employees in the design process. The result? A workplace that takes wellness and usability into its function and form.
Building a Modern Plumbers Union with Gensler, W.E. O'Neil | Project Innovation: Plumbers Union
This episode of Project Innovation brings together some of the main minds behind the plumbers training facility, still under construction, in Chicago's West Loop. We talk to general contractor (W.E. O'Neil), principal design firm (Gensler), and the building's owner about the challenges they've encountered in designing and constructing the project.
Designing a Building for the Next Generation of Artists | Project Innovation: Gordon Parks Arts Hall
In 2015, construction finished on the 90k sq. ft Gordon Parks Arts Hall educational center. After receiving generous donations from filmmaker and philanthropist George Lucas, Mellody Hobsen, and the Earl Shapiro family totaling over $82 million, classes began at the facility which blends multiple scholastic disciplines into its teaching curriculum. Aiming to produce only the brightest future engineers, architects, and artists, this projects was realized by General Contractor Lendlease and Main Architect Valerio Dewalt Train Associates.
Building the 1st-Ever Public Housing Museum | Project Innovation: National Public Housing Museum
On this episode of Project Innovation, we get an inside look into the design and construction of the new National Public Housing Museum. Architect Pete Baker and curator Todd Parker talk us through their intentions for converting the Jane Addams homes designed by John Holabird in 1938 in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.
$120M Project to Redevelop the Chicago Riverwalk | Project Innovation: Chicago Riverwalk
Building & Designing the Theater of Tomorrow | Project Innovation: The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
In this episode of Project Innovation, BuiltWorlds dons its hard hats to take you behind the scenes at The Yard at Shakespeare Theatre on Chicago's famous Navy Pier. Slated to open in Spring of 2017, The Yard will be Chicago Shakespeare's third stage and it introduces a new trend in theater architecture.
Obama Presidential Center Competition + Awards Ceremony | Project Innovation
While the Obama Foundation awaits designs from seven selected architecture firms, we were wondering, "What sort of Presidential Center would the people design?" To find out, we launched an online, interactive, international design competition with the support of crowd-sourced architecture competition host Arcbazar, STEM advocate and entrepreneur GreenApple Campus, collaborative software provider Autodesk, and 3D modeling and VR specialist Forum8.
The LEED Behind Method's Sustainable Manufacturing | Project Innovation
The LEED Behind Method's Sustainable Manufacturing | Project Innovation
A look into the madness with the team responsible for the LEED Platinum Certified Method soap facility, a first for manufacturing.
Inside Method Manufacturing: The New LEED in Sustainable Building | Project Innovation
Inside Method Manufacturing: The New LEED in Sustainable Building | Project Innovation
Go inside Method's madness with the team responsible for the LEED Platinum Certified facility, a first for manufacturing. Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXI1aEkR_D8F01Uj1KJDrw?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected: http://www.builtworlds.com Join the conversation @ Twitter: https://twitter.com/builtworlds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuiltWorlds Instagram: https://instagram.com/builtworlds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/builtworlds
Panel Discussion - Goose Island 2.0 | Project Innovation
Recap - Goose Island 2.0 | Project Innovation
On March 17, BuiltWorlds launched its Project Innovation Series, which kicked off with Goose Island 2.0, an event sponsored by CBRE and presented by Structured Development's J. Michael Drew, R2's Matt Garrison, CBRE's Dan Lyne, and UI Labs' Caralynn Nowinski. Much more than a beer company, Goose Island is one of Chicago's most historical, yet underappreciated neighborhoods.
Goose Island 2.0 | Innovation Plans
On March 17, BuiltWorlds hosted 'Goose Island 2.0', a well-received presentation and panel discussion on creative urban redevelopment in Chicago and elsewhere. Moderated by Dan Lyne of CBRE, the panel included Matt Garrison of R2 Companies, Caralynn Nowinski of UI Labs, and J. Michael Drew of Structured Development.
