Project Details
- Project Name
- La Casa Student Housing
- Architect
- UrbanWorks, Ltd.
- Client/Owner
- The Resurrection Project
- Project Types
- Other
- Project Scope
- New Construction
- Size
- 33,000 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2012
- Shared by
- UrbanWorks, Ltd.
- Consultants
-
Structural Engineer: Avila Consulting Services, Inc.,Electrical Engineer: HMS Engineering
- Project Status
- Built
- Cost
- $12,000,000
- Room or Space
-
Bedroom ,Entryway ,Kitchen ,Specialty Room
- Style
- Modern
Project Description
A composition of glass curtain wall, masonry-colored rain panels, and a varied pattern of individual windows provides a lively presence to this home for 105 students in the heart of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. UrbanWorks developed the unique program with community-based developer, The Resurrection Project, to provide a subsidized college residential experience for Hispanic students who cannot afford to live at nearby universities. The six-story, 33,000-square-foot building incorporates commercial space and offices for the Instituto del Progresso Latino, a partner organization. Student facilities include kitchens, laundry, a computer lounge, and administrative offices.
