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JW Marriott Chicago

JW Marriott Chicago

208 S Lasalle Chicago, IL

TGRWA provided structural engineering services for the conversion of about half of the existing historic 1912 bank office building into a luxury hotel in the downtown Loop neighborhood. The 600,000 sq. ft., 12-story space, 610 guestroom hotel is a JW Marriott hotel brand created within the existing 1,100,000 sq. ft., 20-story building. The existing clay tile and steel framed structure was renovated with new steel and concrete framing. Renovations included new stairs, elevators, and escalators, new interior floor space additions including a ballroom, new MEP systems and equipment, creation of a 3-story lobby, modifications to steel braced frames, a new interior swimming pool, and a new restaurant.

  • Owner: The Prime Group
  • Architect: Lucien LaGrange
  • Contractor: Evans Construction
  • Completion: 2011