university of chicago saieh hall for economics

OLIN’s design for the University of Chicago's Saieh Hall for Economics corridor fits within the overall existing historic context of the campus and creates multiple scales of spaces–including a pedestrian entry, enclosed plazas, overlooks with movable seating and table, amphitheater seating, and small gardens. The design opened elevated terraces along 58th Street, creating gathering spaces for interactions between students, faculty, staff and the public. Irrigation utilizes 100 percent collected water while the terraces contribute to stormwater treatment and mitigation of the heat island effect. 

Location
Chicago, IL

Owner
University of Chicago

Status
Completed 2014

Key Team Members
Dennis McGlade, Partner-in-Charge

Awards
2017, SCUP/AIA-CAE Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture for Building Additions or Adaptive Reuse
2016, AIA Illinois Chapter, Frankl Lloyd Wright Honor Award
2015, Building Design + Construction Magazine, Reconstruction Award
2015, Chicago Building Congress Merit Award
2014, SCUP Honor Award for Excellence in Planning
2014, Boston Society of Architects Design Excellence Award