Chicago Hilton & Towers
Chicago, Illinois

Client: Chicago Hilton & Towers
Consultant: Crest Consulting Engineers
Assignment: Masonry Rehabilitation
Duration: 7 Years (1996-present)
Project Value: $2.5 million

The stone and masonry façade of this significant Michigan Avenue hotel requires continuous maintenance along with rebuilding of distressed areas. Parapet wall dismantlement and reconstruction on this south loop gem sometimes includes substantial structural refurbishment to assure decades of stability. Steel beams and concrete repairs are completed seamlessly with major masonry rebuilding. All precision work is coordinated in house and completed by the craftsman of Design Installation Systems.

Client: Chicago Hilton & Towers
Consultant: Crest Consulting Engineers
Assignment: Masonry Rehabilitation
Duration: 1 Year (1997)
Project Value: $425,000

As part of the continuing maintenance program, the distressed parapet walls along the Balbo Street elevation of this prestigious Michigan Avenue hotel were rebuilt along with the northwest corner. The outer wythe of masonry at the corner was rebuilt with integrated expansion joints to accommodate movement at the corners. Underlying support steel at the corners was also reconstructed in conjunction with the rebuild. Parapet walls were completely demolished down to the structural steel beam and rebuilt. Although new brick masonry was used to rebuild the parapet walls, the decorative limestone belt coursings, balusters and copings were salvaged and reinstalled.