Commercial Construction in Chicago and Southwest Michigan



Whether you're starting a new business or renovating an existing one, we can help you to create the kind of environment your customers, clients, even your employees will love when there, talk about when not, and look forward to coming back to. New construction to bare-wall rehabs to interior and exterior improvements, we have over 30 years experience in a wide range of commercial projects.




Restaurant Construction

MIKE DITKA'S RESTAURANT
100 E. Chestnut Street
Chicago, Illinois

Completely gutted out Cafe Gordon and all Tremont Hotel banquet rooms and built new restaurant and banquet rooms for Mike Ditka and partners. Facility includes two new kitchens, detailed millwork on ceiling and walls of two floors, new two-story storefront with massive copper-covered entry canopy, two new bars, and marble staircase.

FRONTERA GRILL & TOPOLOBAMPO
443-47 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois

Remodeled dining rooms and built new bar room in adjacent storefront in world renowned restaurant for Chef/Owner Rick Bayless. Includes: custom bar built from thirty-inch thick oak log, Mexican tile floor, and new storefront.

ENCORE BAR, HOTEL ALLEGRO
161 W. Randolph
Chicago, Illinois

Creation of magnificent sea-shell design in 2,400 sq. ft. area. Finishes include: 25-ft. plaster dome, spiral bar, mother-of-pearl terrazzo floors, cherry columns and wall paneling, and hand wrought stainless steel railings.

COCO PAZZO RESTAURANT
300 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, Illinois

Created one of the top restaurants in the city from an old timber loft. Work includes: intricate tile and carved marble, Australian cypress wood flooring, antique bar, awnings, and wood-burning pizza oven.

PARKERS' RESTAURANT & BAR
1000 31ST Street
Downer's Grove, Illinois

Interior and exterior gut and rehab of the former Highland Grill (and originally called Parkers' Ocean Grill). Project included Brazilian cherry flooring, mahogany columns, wainscot, windows, and doors, new cedar-shake roofing, and new entry structures.

WINBERIE'S RESTAURANT & BAR
151 N. Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, Illinois

Gut and rehab of 20-year-old J.B. Winberie Restaurant for Select Restaurants (formerly Stouffer's Restaurants), and originally Cafe Winberie. Project included new kitchen, HVAC, marble floor throughout, and custom millwork.

MERCURY THEATER & CULLEN'S BAR AND GRILLE
3741-45 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

Constructed an exact duplicate of an Irish pub complete with ornate tin ceiling and walls, antique-replica bar, and full kitchen. Cullen's is connected to the 300-seat Mercury Theater, and both projects were completed simultaneously.

TROCADERO
1750 N. Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois

Gut rehab of former Bigsby's Bar and Grill into an avant-garde, garden-level space across the street from Lincoln Park. Finishes include: plaster vaulted ceilings, mahogany paneling and columns clad with hand-hammered steel panels, and custom steel and slate stairway built to mimic a Parisian Metro entrance.


Retail Space Remodeling

WALTER E. SMITHE CUSTOM FURNITURE
2009 N. Clybourn
Chicago, Illinois

Complete renovation of 10,000-sq. ft., rough-timber-frame factory into high-end retail space. Project included antique entry doors, bronze hand railing, and cherry wood floors.

FIFTH SEASON FLOWER SHOP
NBC Tower
Chicago, Illinois

An intricately designed retail space. Project included: 12-foot-high, free-standing arch finished to look like stone; walls and columns with slots for glass shelving finished to look like stone; custom, exposed-aggregate concrete floor, new restroom, and walk-in cooler.

COOK BROTHERS
1740 N. Kostner Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

Total rehab of a 110,000 sq. ft. ex-Kmart store into a warehouse-style retail operation, with 6,000 sq. ft. of offices. Project included complete new sprinkler system, new lighting, flooring, painting, and HVAC.


Office Renovation

CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES

  • 900 E. 103rd Street
    Chicago, Illinois

    Rehab of a 35,300 sq. ft. warehouse built in 1910, and creation of 8,000 sq. ft. of office space.
  • 5623 W. 115th Street
    Alsip, Illinois

    Carved 12,000 sq. ft. of offices out of 110,000 sf high-cube warehouse. Project included lowering ceiling from 32 ft. to 9 ft., building a computer clean room with raised floor, and providing a new concrete handicap ramp.
  • 401 N. Michigan Ave
    Chicago, Illinois

    4,500 sq. ft. office space. Project included curving walls with sandblasted glass lights, millwork, custom doors, lighted soffits, and carpet

CHARLES SCHWAB CO.

  • 150 S. Wacker Drive
    Chicago, Illinois

    Renovation of office, including millwork, doors, and interior glass.
  • 7941 W. 171st Street
    Tinley Park, Illinois

    2,400 sq. ft. office, including millwork, 8-ft oak doors, and interior glass.
  • 1701 E. Woodfield Road
    Schaumburg, Illinois

    3,000 sq. ft. office, completed in two phases, with client in place.

JAMES BERNARD PINSKI, MD
55 E. Washington Street (Pittsfield Building)
Chicago, Illinois

General contracting services for the renovation of 3,500 sq. ft. medical office in one of Chicago's landmark 1920's skyscrapers. Project included restoration of existing building details to incorporate new work seamlessly into existing building design.

DR. ROBIN FINTEL
676 N. St. Clair Street
Chicago, Illinois

Construction of very detailed doctor's office.


Other Commercial Projects

ATHLETIC CLUB AT ILLINOIS CENTER
211 N. Stetson Street
Chicago, Illinois

Remodeling of one of Chicago's premier health clubs, including rebuilding the squash courts, aerobics room, and other general renovation.

OUTER CIRCLE PRODUCTS
860 West Evergreen Street
Chicago, Illinois

General contracting services for the renovation of 110,000 sq. ft. loft building. Project included all major building systems, new power and distribution throughout building, new boiler and hot water distribution, new ventilation systems, bathrooms, corridors, and windows.

LOEWS CHICAGO CINEMAS, INC.- (NOW SONY THEATRES)
4500 Frontage Road
Hillside, Illinois 60162

Acquisition of M & R Theaters by LOEWS International led to complete remodeling of the following theaters, and included new concession stands and extensive lobby, auditorium, and restroom rehab.

  • Evergreen Park Theater
  • Evanston East and West Theaters
  • Fine Arts Theater
  • Hillside Mall and Square Theater
  • Hyde Park Theater
  • Norridge East and West Theater
  • Old Orchard Theater

MENOMONEE CENTER FOR BOYS & GIRLS
944 W. Weed Street
Chicago, Illinois

General contracting services to rehab 10,000 sq. ft. foundry into basketball court, dance studio, and playroom for prestigious athletic club.