https://www.bradpausha.com/project-two daily 0.75 2020-10-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cd496909a42b50409ee0/1600638325139/Godfrey_SteveHall_001+%282%29.jpg Godfrey Hotel Role: Project Manager. The Godfrey Hotel is located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. It is a 221 key hotel with parking and a roof top bar. The staggered truss system helps lend to the unique design of the building. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cd8830f837311d010501/1600638388111/Godfrey_SteveHall_014.jpg Godfrey Hotel The challenge for this project was that it started construction but then sat still for three years due to the economic down turn. New ownership took over and restarted the project. The building needed to be reevaluated to see what could be saved before we could continue. We conducted on site surveys and determined and action plan to restore the structural integrity of the building. The original metal panels needed to be removed due to weathering. A new panel system was installed which required redesigning all the connections. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cdd9dc971b47107471cb/1600638464161/Godfrey_SteveHall_004+%282%29.jpg Godfrey Hotel The original program for the hotel did not have a roof top bar. Ownership wanted to add this as an amenity. The problem was egress from the roof top area was not sufficient. Adding an egress stair through the post tension slab would have been difficult but there was another option. The hole that the construction crane used made a perfect alternative. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-nine daily 0.75 2020-09-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d7326875941e58ec4866/1600640830606/Chicago+2.jpeg People Strong design comes from a good team. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d6fd84df667bd7f626ad/1600640786423/_chi-outing_vdt_0063.jpg People The way for a good office to work is through the connections that its employees make with each other. This creates an environment where people enjoy what they do and from that good design comes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d6d6902e0625b936c822/1600640754501/_chi-outing_vdt_0001-4.jpg People Role: Studio Manager. I helped recruit, interview and bring people into the firm. It was a role I really enjoyed as it kept me connected to the projects but most importantly the staff. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-one daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cf5284df667bd7f530b5/1600638833385/Garmin_005-Large.jpg Garmin We worked closely with the owner and contractor on the design and detailing of the space. The stair and wood wall were the big icons in the space and were designed to be the features of the space but also to hit the schedule and budget. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cf2f6875941e58eb561c/1600638788873/Garmin_011-Large.jpg Garmin Role: Project Manager. The program for the project was a 7000 sf two story retail space on Michigan Ave in Chicago. The challenge was to design and build it in seven months before the holiday shopping season started. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cf7dea19332049ef3862/1600638867934/Garmin_013-Large.jpg Garmin There were many onsite meeting reviewing the existing conditions and coordinating with the contractors to make the project happen. In the end the project finished on time and budget and the store was ready for the holiday shopping season. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-twelve daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67dce7c9621301a215b1ff/1600642302179/062944_004SH_adjusted.jpg Shedd Research The research lead to a major renovation of the Oceanarium where we added an encounter pool for guests and a complete rework of the Oceanarium. The food service area was also redesigned and office space was added to the roof of the Oceanarium. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f68cc3fcda18052703fd1e8/1600703562310/051105+006.jpg Shedd Research To get to this goal we preformed 9 month research phase. The research included an evaluation of the existing building, brainstorming sessions, best practice studies and tours of pier institutions. Visitor survey were taken and we immersed ourselves with the Shedd staff to learn how they did their jobs and how we could make it better. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f68cc892328744b532c7b66/1600703639636/shedd_map.jpg Shedd Research Role: Project Manager. The Shedd Aquarium wanted to embark on a new master plan that would then lead to its execution. The goal was to increase attendance, enhance visitor experiences, add new exhibits, reimaging the food service and major building maintenance which included recoating the three million gallon beluga and dolphin pool. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-ten daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f6936c0f8ef7944af61ceb4/1600730830725/One_Page_12.png Columbia During the research phase we surveyed all their properties, interviewed the department heads. We spoke to key stake holders, researched the existing real estate market and surveyed the students. This data helped us determined what the next steps were for the school. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f69370bd3975c767b02d546/1600730925874/One_Page_31.png Columbia The research provide them with a path which they could start down. It determined that Wabash was the student side of the campus while Michigan Avenue. was the more public face. This lead to a list of projects that the college has started work on which includes the Media Arts Center and the just completed Student Center. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f68ca1b9490d617316d7754/1600703016723/Columbia_College_Cover.jpg Columbia Role: Project Architect. Columbia College was looking at what its next steps should be with a growing and changing population. They were a small commuter college and now they are a major player in the arts and media colleges. To get to this goal we needed to evaluate their existing infrastructure, survey their current student population and review the surrounding real estate. https://www.bradpausha.com/new-page daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cc87b71066357b13e532/1600638111210/062944_007SH.jpg Shedd Aquarium Role: Project Manager The Shedd Aquarium Projects was an addition and renovation project which covered all parts of the building except for the main historic building. Sustainability was a big driver for the design of the project as conservation is one of the most important missions of the Shedd Aquarium. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67ccbad45f307089bc9546/1600638155790/062944_016SH.jpg Shedd Aquarium Part of the program was to add more office space to the building and since there is not a lot of space on the property we went on top of the Oceanarium for the addition. This allowed for no site impact. One of the goals for the Shedd was to reduce their use of city water. We helped this by designing a system that harvested rain water off the addition roof and placing it in their exiting water basins. They use this water for their cooling towers. We achieved LEED Silver certification for the addition. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67ccdceb716a35bc44465a/1600638192119/062944_005SH.jpg Shedd Aquarium Working in an environment inhabited by animals we need to be very carful about what materials were introduced to their environment. Working with the Shedd staff we built the material palette. Durability was also key in material selection due to the high visitor traffic and the corrosive salt water environment. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-three daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67cee089583b6b6d6a9827/1600638710677/3CRM+int+atrium-h_edited.jpg 3Com This was accomplished with weekly schedule and budget meeting and placing part of the architectural team in the construction trailers. I spent one and a half years on site managing and troubleshooting the project. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67ceb3b71066357b142c8f/1600638671858/3CRM+ext+se_edited.jpg 3Com The solution was to design and build the envelope first and while the envelope was being built the interior was designed then build once the building was enclosed. This could only be done with clear communication and teamwork between the owner, contactor and architect. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67ce90c9621301a2140934/1600638628524/3CRM+ext+night_edited.jpg 3Com Role: Project Manager/Architect. 3Com was looking to build a new Midwest campus and chose an existing building in Rolling Meadows, IL. The building was an old AT&T building that was 400,000 sf. It was the perfect fit but also needed to add another 100,000 sf and it needed to be done fast as 3Com was running out of space. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-seven daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d4d6885b214e6f449666/1600640230675/SKETCHBOOK-4+EDIT.jpg Sketchbook After talking with the owners about their goals, we decided that a single iconic element would be the best way to go for the space. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d4a916749133501f20bf/1600640188776/SKETCHBOOK-16+EDIT.jpg Sketchbook Role: Project Manager This was my first project that grew out of my contacts in the brewing community. Sketchbook Brewing was looking for tap room space and a 900 sf space opened up in front of their brewing location. It was a small space, but it gave them a frontage on Chicago Ave in Evanston. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d4f2885b214e6f449b5b/1600640270412/SKETCHBOOK-31.jpg Sketchbook Their DYI attitude for the project lead us to the local salvage company where we found old wood flooring and the idea of the portal was born for the bar. The bar top is part of an old bowling lane. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-five daily 0.75 2020-10-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d08516749133501e9b23/1600639147438/_treelane_vdt_0024.jpg Tree Lane Role: Project Manager. Tree Lane Supportive Housing is located in Madison Wisconsin and has won the NOMA-NAACP-SEED Award for Design Excellence in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d0bedfa5933aad5b4b39/1600639195701/_treelane_vdt_0028.jpg Tree Lane The client wanted to make a highly sustainable project. The goals were to make a tight and highly insulated exterior and pursue WELL certification. During the construction process ownership decided not to complete the WELL process due to its cost but it was design with those guidelines. It did receive certification from Green Built Homes and Focus on Energy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d0f34c0e7d11516969a2/1600639253434/_treelane_vdt_0006.jpg Tree Lane Part of sustainability is a focus on human health. The circulation in the building is designed to promote health and community among the residents. The main communicating staircase opens directly to the lobby entrance in order to encourage residents to take the stairs instead of the elevator, which is tucked out of sight. The stairwell’s large glass wall fills the space with light and provides ample views of the surrounding streetscape. The twisting cable structure in the main stair turns it into a place of interest. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-one-2 daily 1.0 2020-09-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f691707020563295e1e911b/1600722747700/_treelane_vdt_0022.jpg Home - sustainability We should be striving for sustainable goals in all project. Tree Lane Supportive Housing Shedd Aquarium Addition and Renovation Harris Bank Rollout Program https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f69222c32563f3f902988cf/1600786436024/Godfrey-Hotel_Steve-Hall-1.jpg Home - complexity Unique projects with unique solutions. Godfrey Hotel Garmin Flagship Store 3Com Rolling Meadows https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f691866e96b9c0977ea2761/1600723072402/062944_007SH.jpg Home - research The beginning of all project no mater the size of the project should begin with research. Latin School Shedd Aquarium Columbia College https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f6918a73308ea6f2b776bbb/1600723130393/_Beer-Temple_vdt_0004.JPG Home - passion It is important that you love what you do and when your hobby merges with your work it makes it better. The Beer Temple Sketchbook Brewing Taproom People https://www.bradpausha.com/project-one-eight daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d5b6dc971b4710755507/1600640459071/9141-7.158.jpg Harris Bank Role: Project Manager. Harris Bank want to launch bank expansion program through the Chicagoland area. In the end we build or renovated 50 projects. We developed a kit of parts that could easily be a adapted from site to site. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d64cea19332049f01fbb/1600640617426/HarrisPalosExteriorDay2.jpg Harris Bank For the location in Chesterton, ID we achieved LEED Silver status. We used the kit of parts we designed for the program and modified them to get to our sustainable goals. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d676179c39639d19dc3d/1600640650184/9141-6A.jpg Harris Bank We made the building more energy efficient, improved indoor air quality, used bioswales to reduce and filter storm water runoff and reduced construction waste by 95% . https://www.bradpausha.com/project-eleven daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f68cb092d420f0afe036fd2/1600703256198/schedule+diagram.png Latin School Role: Project Manager. The Latin school wanted to look how they could expand their existing facilities and possible acquire new property for future expansion. For this we engaged with them on a nine month research project. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67dd65b20b912679a1f904/1600642420049/_latin-school_vdt_0009.jpg Latin School The result of the research lead to the start of their renovation program. The first two projects were a renovation to their cafeteria and library. The next project was adding a bridge between the upper school and middle school for better circulation and better student interaction between the grades. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f68cb372cf8b7127da34ccc/1600703307288/option4.jpg Latin School One of the big questions was where was the future of education going and how could the built environment reinforce it. We evaluated their existing facilities toured their pier institutions and talked to experts in the education field. We also interviewed and immersed with the staff and students to see what their experiences were. https://www.bradpausha.com/project-one-1 daily 0.75 2020-09-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f68b5afbd90701b227a6302/1600697795826/_Beer-Temple_vdt_0008.JPG Beer Temple The icon in the space would be the large wooded bar with every detail thought through right down to the drink rail. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d2db057cc942000b7e8f/1600639727460/_Beer-Temple_vdt_0006.JPG Beer Temple The program was a tap room with a bottle shop. The owner was looking for a classic feel to the taproom that matched the character of some of Chicago’s classic beer bars. After researching these classic bars and then discussing with the owner on what made them what they were we found what we were looking for. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f67d28263133850a62ce145/1600697557834/_Beer-Temple_vdt_0005.JPG Beer Temple Role: Project Manager/Architect. The Beer Temple project was born out of my connections in the brewing community. The project is located in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago. The owner was looking build a classic Chicago bar. https://www.bradpausha.com/about daily 0.75 2020-09-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f67c099becfb4667e952b37/t/5f6a2548e694bc2725e86531/1600791898608/_Beer-Temple_vdt_0006.JPG About