UCHICAGO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER – STONY ISLAND
Optimizing daylight, and direct connection to inspiring natural playscape from every classroom
The building strategy for this LEED Gold certified building reinforces immersion and connection to nature for the center. The building’s z-shape footprint optimizes daylight exposure for all the classrooms on the challenging narrow infill site, and in the shadows of the tall neighboring buildings.
Notable Recognitions:
USGBC LEED Gold Certified
AIA Illinois Honors Award
USGBC Emerald Award for Green Building Innovation
National AIA Committee on Architecture for Education Design Excellence Award.
See Accolades and Press for additional awards and recognitions.
Role: Project Architect, Interior Designer
Year Completed: 2013 while at Wheeler Kearns Architects
Photographer: Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing
