Jones Academic Magnet School
Chicago, Illinois

Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates

The work includes extensive renovation of two existing buildings and the construction of one new attached 2-story 6,000 square foot building to serve as a Magnet High School. One existing 7-story and one 2-story structure were completely gutted and new HVAC, electrical, and fire protection systems installed. Extensive underpinning and bracing of existing building foundations was required to allow drilling of caissons for the new link. The structural frame of the 7-story building was retrofitted to accommodate the creation of a new central stairway from the first to the sixth floor.

The building envelope was upgraded with new doors and windows, storefront, tuckpointing, and roofing. The interior features a high level of finish with terrazzo floors and ground-face CMU partitions throughout. The building contains Faculty and Administrative areas, classrooms, and fully-networked computer and science labs. Extensive sitework includes new parking lots, sidewalks, and a landscaped courtyard. The finished facility provides an exciting learning environment with bright, new spaces for Faculty and Students.