Brook Architecture

Brook designed a comprehensive renovation of the Seaway Bank Building, a historically significant structure once home to the country’s largest Black-owned banking and lending institutions. As a way to engage the community in the design process, Brook led a visioning session with local elected officials, community organizations, realtors, developers, and non-profits, where it was agreed that the renovated building should maintain its iconic modern façade and serve as a community hub. The current building owner, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, views the renovation as a way to deepen the community’s connection with the the building and what it represents for its patrons. Exterior renovations included a new curtain wall, roof repair, site work, MEP replacement, and a new drive-through. The building's first tenant, National Housing Services, occupies 4,000 square feet on the street level. The credit union's first-floor space features a customer lobby, teller counter, offices, and conference rooms. Additional Self-Help management offices occupy part of the second floor, with more than 9,000 square feet available for future tenants. The lower level includes a multi-purpose room available for tenant use and rentable for community events . #brookarchitecture #SouthSide #Chatham #renovation #RaMona Westbrook AIA, LEED AP

CDC approves TIF funding for Legends South A3 at 4520 S. State Brinshore Development, LLC | The Michaels Organization | LBBA Architects | Brook Architecture

A Brookite (brook·ite/noun) is a term created for the people of Brook. The term celebrates our employees, each of whom possesses an extraordinary combination of innovation, creativity, inspiration, and visionary prowess within the discipline of architecture. These remarkable individuals exhibit a unique essence, transcending conventional boundaries and leveraging their exceptional talents to help our clients reach their goals. Comparable to generational definers such as Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Z, and Millennials, Brookites represent an undeniable force driving forward architectural excellence and enriching the built environment with bold vision and ingenuity. #brookarch #brookarchitecture #brookites

Looking forward to the next phase of Legends! The Michaels Organization, Brinshore Development, LLC, LBBA Architects, Brook Architecture, GMA Construction Group

Another one of my projects at LBBA Architects (along with Brook Architecture) that is moving another step closer to becoming a reality. Congratulations to The Michaels Organization for continuing to advocate for this important project. I'm looking forward to construction starting on this one later this year.

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Please join us for an update on the design of the Park!

The Chicago Park District DuSable Park Design Alliance is hosting a virtual public community meeting Thursday, May 16 at 6 PM, presenting updates to the park concept. DuSable Park is located at the mouth of the Chicago River in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. Building on the 2006 Framework Plan, the DPDA team has been busy in the past months developing the park concept. We look forward to sharing the park design concept with you! Register at the link below https://lnkd.in/gA78uUA8

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