The new parking structure was designed to meet the needs of the expanding Presence campus. The four-story, 700-space structure is designed for future expansion of two additional stories. The structure is connected with the new patient bed tower and includes patient, staff, and private physician parking.
Repetitive precast concrete construction kept material costs within budget. Architectural precast with inset brick and metal panels decorated prominent elevations. A storm trap water detention system was used under the parking structure, utilizing space on a restricted site.
PFB worked with the University of Chicago Medicine to redesign the 25th Floor of the 1 Prudential Building, creating an office environment that properly meets the needs of the UCMC Strategic Development team inhabiting the floor. The design includes the addition of private offices along the east and west banks of the floor. Along with new private offices, PFB has also added a “Park View” gathering space, which can hold 70 people. The design also includes the repurpose of spaces, including Break Area, Work Rooms, Copy Area / Business Center, open office, reception, and additional conference rooms. PFB provided the redesign of new floor finishes, as well as ceiling redesign necessary for the new spaces.
