University of Illinois-Chicago Academic Building Reinterprets Brutalism with Precast, Terra Cotta, and Terrazzo
It’s not every day that you see a building façade that showcases terra cotta formed into precast concrete. But the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Computer, Design Research, and Learning Center (CDRLC) does just that. On a campus known for its Brutalist architecture, much of it shaped by architect Walter Netsch, the new center pays homage to […]
Enhancing Care for the Community: Award-Winning Hospital Expansion
The Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s west wing expansion added over 240,000 square feet of space to support the award-winning hospital’s goal of providing excellent patient care and meeting the region’s growing maternity needs. The terra cotta rainscreen and brick facades were chosen to frame and accentuate the transparent lobby while providing contrasting textures and depth. […]