Old Republic Building
Chicago, Illinois

Client: Inter Capital Realty
Consultant: The Structural Shop
Assignment: Façade Restoration
Duration: 2 Years (2002-2003)
Project Value: $1.3 million

This project required total removal and rebuilding of the masonry facades on both the east and north elevations as well as other specified work on the other elevations. Located in the shadow of the John Hancock building, this 15 story landmark has outlived many residential structures of its’ age. In addition to the replacement of outer brick, the project involved total reconstruction of the parapet walls, replacement of structural steel shelf angles, replacement of limestone copings, and repair and replacement of deteriorated decorative precast concrete elements. Final touch-up work included recaulking of the windows and painting of precast concrete.

Client: Inter Capital Realty
Consultant: The Structural Shop
Assignment: Façade Restoration
Duration: 2 Years (1986-1987)
Project Value: $1.5 million

Located on Michigan Avenue, this terra-cotta and masonry building underwent a exterior restoration program to return its façade to its original glory. The focus of this project included complete removal and replacement of the terra-cotta water table at the fifth floor level and cleaning of the building’s exterior walls. The water table reconstruction necessitated the casting of custom molds and fabrication of replacement terra-cotta pieces as well as the addition of supplemental support steel “outriggers”. The balance of the restoration work included removal and replacement of masonry parapet walls, tuckpointing, caulking and window painting.