Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

TGRWA provided structural engineering services for the new higher education building on Michigan Ave. within Chicago’s academic and cultural corridor. The 140,000 sq. ft., 10-story building is the Spertus Institute’s innovative vertical campus. The steel framed structure features large open spaces including an auditorium and atrium. The building features classrooms, a library, a museum, and other spaces to support its educational, professional, and public missions. The faceted glass façade provides spectacular views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.

• Owner: Spertus Institute
• Architect: Krueck + Sexton
• Contractor: W.E. O’Neil Construction
• Completion: 2007