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From Railroad Relic to Music School

VanderCook College of Music | Chicago, Illinois

From Railroad Relic to Music School

Location
Chicago, Illinois
Scope of Services
Architecture
Design
Interior Design
Planning

LCM designed a master plan that adapts the original, two-level Mies structure and its single-story addition to provide a state-of-the-art music facility while maintaining the landmark’s industrial character.

VanderCook College of Music recently leased a second building on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus. It was originally designed by Mies van der Rohe for testing railroad equipment. LCM designed a master plan that adapts the original, two-level Mies structure and its single-story addition to provide a state-of-the-art music facility while maintaining the landmark’s industrial character.

The completion of phase one provided a new reception/performance space, green room, music library, rehearsal rooms, offices, a classroom, and acoustically isolated practice rooms as well as improved storage, systems support, and restrooms. Phase two will see the build out of a large, two-story performance space as well as provide additional classrooms, teaching studios, practice areas, and storage.

Size 26,500 Square Feet
Services Provided Architecture | Design | Interior Design | Planning
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