1709-15 simpson (christ temple MB church)

CHRIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH

1709-15 Simpson

Evanston, Illinois 60201

adas/spatz properties

PROJECT UPDATE (9.23.2010):

This one is definitely not our “USUAL”.

Last fall, signe and I sold 2 of our properties to a Church group. One thing lead to another, the relationship grew and matt and I decided that reverend kenneth cherry and his congregation needed our “developer’s sensibility” to accomplish their goals within a “tight” budget. It didn’t hurt that the deacons were familiar with several of our projects and embraced our sense of design. In return, this project gives us the opportunity to “give something back” to the neighborhood that helped launch our real estate development company.

The scope of this adaptive reuse project is combining (2) single story “storefronts” with a middle link and build an addition at the rear of the west building so the new multi-use sanctuary can accommodate a growing congregation. The east building becomes ancillary space. In keeping with our previous projects, energy efficiency, daylighting and natural ventilation, on site water management, “sensible” green design and flexibility to adapt to future technologies are incorporated in the design. The varying percentage of the building’s use influenced these decisions and will be presented in detail throughout the construction process.

Existing Storefronts (looking NE)
MODEL (looking NE from simpson)
MODEL (looking NW from simpson)
MODEL (looking NE from rear parking lot)
MODEL (looking NW from alley)
MODEL (looking NE from simpson)
MODEL ("birdseye view" looking NW from simpson)
Floor Plan (1st floor)

SHOP(studios) finished units + marketing materials

SHOP(studios)

940 pitner, evanston, IL 60202

Finished...

We just started leasing. 2 out of 5 units are spoken for. This adaptive project is built to LEED SILVER standards and is PERFECT for a live/work environment. Since we are the architect/builder/developer, making interior space modifications is hassle free.

UNIT PARTICULARS:

- Unit 1 (1000 SF, one level) rent $1,300/month

- Unit 2-4 (1400 SF, two levels) rent $1,575/month

- Unit 5 (1000 SF, one level) rent $1,250/month

- gas forced air heating (90% efficient)/cooling system (15 SEER)

- exposed brick and wood trusses/roof deck (well insulated)

- stained concrete floors

- full residential kitchens & bath (water sense fixture ratings)

- (2) skylights, 3'-6" wide glass entry door, large south facing glass block window

- wired for computer for computer network, telephone, and security system

- 100 amp/3 phase power with 3.0 circuit panel, energy conscious lighting

- on site exterior parking (1 space/unit + ample street parking)

- convenient to public transportation and expressways

EXTERIOR pitner avenue looking SW
EXTERIOR pitner avenue looking NW, door to unit 1 & gated walk to units 2-5
EXTERIOR facade detail @ unit 1
INTERIOR unit 1, kitchen on the right, bath on the left
INTERIOR unit 1, kitchen looking towards street entry
INTERIOR unit 1, ductwork & skylight
INTERIOR unit 1 bath with clerestory window above (units 2-5 are similar)
INTERIOR unit 3, 400 SF loft above. kitchen on left, bath on right on 1st floor
INTERIOR unit 3 kitchen
INTERIOR unit 3 kitchen looking toward entry with loft above
INTERIOR unit 3 kitchen looking up to loft
INTERIOR unit 3 loft looking down into kitchen
INTERIOR unit 3 loft looking down into kitchen
INTERIOR unit 3 loft looking toward entry
INTERIOR unit 3 loft looking down to 1st floor
INTERIOR unit 5, kitchen on left with bath on right
INTERIOR unit 5 kitchen
INTERIOR unit 5, entry with glass block and 8' x 8' overhead doorINTERIOR unit 5, ductwork and skylight

SHOP(studios)

940 Pitner Avenue

Evanston, Illinois 60202

adas/spatz properties

PROJECT UPDATE (4.19.2010):

Finishing Up

The plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractors are 100%. The CARPENTERS have installed the wood trim, loft rails and interior doors. FINSIHED FLOORS are also complete…the water based epoxy floor stain/finish has been applied over the concrete first floor and the lofts now have CARPET. The METAL FABRICATORS have finished their jobs on the façade and the CONCRETE parking area is vehicle ready.

NEXT time, finished pics…

PS: we just started leasing. 2 out of 5 units are spoken for. I think the units are aggressively priced ($1,250 -$1,575 per month)…so if you know of someone, please PASS ON this info.

THANKS ANDY

ELECTRICAL outlets and switches are being installed. each unit has a ceiling fan.

HVAC ductwork is 100%. high efficiency furnace venting is being installed.
CARPENTRY kris and tomek are installing the perforated aluminum rail panels in unit 3's loft.
CARPENTRY rail panels are complete.
CONCRETE FLOOR the existing concrete floor was sandblasted early in the project. clemente & mario (father & son) are scrubbing the surface prior to finishing.
CARPET ken & dave are carpeting the loft in unit 3. a ladder is rarely required for installation...but
PAINT wood trim is being prepped for finish coating. The concrete floors have received low VOC water based epoxy finish.
INSULATION all exposed water supply and roof drain pipe is insulated to eliminate potential condensation problems.
HVAC air conditioning condensers have been placed. refrigerant pipe connections are being made.
CONCRETE the parking area off the alley is being poured.
METAL FABRICATION the front screen is almost complete and the address #'s are going up...
METAL FABRICATION done. the curved tube on the right will receive a light fixture like the one on the left at 930 pitner, a condo project completed 3 years ago.

SHOP(studios) project update 2.22.2010

SHOP(studios)
940 Pitner Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202

adas/spatz properties

PROJECT UPDATE (2.22.2010):

Interior Finishes Continue

The priming and 1^st finish coat of INTERIOR PAINTING has been applied to the walls and existing roof framing. The new exposed wood structure at the LOFTS has been patched and received it’s 2^nd finish coat. A 2^nd coat will be applied to the walls, stairs and rails after all trades are 100% to avoid “touch ups”. Wood trim and doors/frames have been stained, sealed and finished with 2 coats of polyurethane and are ready to be installed by the CARPENTERS.

The CARPENTERS have installed the kitchen cabinets and bath vanities. Countertops have been fabricated on site and installed. Wood trim and closet interior work will begin later this week. The METAL FABRICATOR has completed the interior stairs/rails for units 3-5. Rail installation is finished after carpeting. CERAMIC TILE setting is nearly complete with only unit 5 remaining. Interior HVAC work is at the 40% level and should be completed in the next week or so.

FINISHING continues…about 6 weeks to go

PS: we just started leasing. I think the units are aggressively priced ($1,250 -$1,725 per month)…so if you know of someone, please PASS ON this info.

THANKS ANDY

PAINTING priming is complete, roof structure has been finished coated. Lukacz is painting the bowstring truss (1st coat)

PAINTING doors and trim are finished prior to installation

PAINTING loft framing intersections are caulked/patched prior to 2nd finish coat

PAINTING structure is spot primed after caulking/patching

PAINTING lukacz & jasik apply the 1st finish to the base board prior to installation by the carpenters

METAL FABRICATORS stair tread pans are being installed. arben is cutting TILE on the wet saw for the bathrooms

METAL FABRICATORS stair tread pans are welded into place

METAL FABRICATORS loft rail will be installed on top of the carpeting once the perforated aluminum "infill" has been attached

METAL FABRICATORS this stair/loft rail is ready for 2nd coat of paint at the end of the project

CERAMIC TILE arben & matt are reviewing wall tile layout

CERAMIC TILE floor and wall tile are 100%. ready for mirror installation

CARPENTERS MDF board/laminated plastic countertops are fabricated on the job. After using the router, kris finishes the edge

CARPENTERS the underside of the countertops are primed/painted to prevent water absorption

CARPENTERS kris & tomek are installing as kitchen countertop. Kris is cutting a chrome closet rod which will be used as a leg

HVAC igor is hanging duct work which will remain unpainted & exposed

HVAC ductwork in unit #1 is complete