1709-15 simpson (christ temple MB church)

CHRIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH

1709-15 Simpson

Evanston, Illinois 60201

adas/spatz properties

PROJECT UPDATE (10.25.2010):

MASONRY work is complete with the exception of post construction exterior cleaning. The STRUCTURAL STEEL frame is in place and the CARPENTERS are busy erecting the building’s shell. Hopefully the weather will continue to “cooperate” so we remain on schedule and are enclosed/watertight before WINTER arrives.

NEXT…the exterior framing continues

ANDY (enjoy the nice batch of photos)

MASONRY: demolition for the new opening to link the multi-use sanctuary to the offices & "overflow" area has started. temporary shoring has previously been installed inside.

MASONRY: demolition has been completed and voitek is prepping the beam pockets for steel erection later in the week. note the temporary shoring.
MASONRY: beam pocket being completed.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: chuck & matt are "fine tuning" the column location between the exiting building and the new sanctuary.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: columns for the new sanctuary are being hoisted into place.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: julio is installing concrete column anchors. using this technique instead of anchors bolts facilitates are more precise job.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: the first beam is in place with the second ready to go. the CARPENTERS have already braced this column to keep it plumb. each beam weighs 1500 lbs.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: the second beam has been placed. tomek is keeping it plumb as juan torques the bolts.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: the CARPENTERS brace the beams in series keeping the steel frame plumb until it is locked into the future wood shell.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: beams and columns are complete. next...the wood shell.
CARPENTERS: kris & tomek have installed wood plates on top of the steel beams. each stud is measured because the existing building is slightly out of square with property line setbacks. the new roof slopes, thus each stud length varies 1/8"...high school geometry put to use.
CARPENTERS: studs are nailed. notice how each beam plate stops on the left side (exterior) of the stud. this integrates the steel frame and wood structural wall systems.
CARPENTERS: more studs, alley view.
CARPENTERS: and more studs, interior view.
CARPENTERS: detail of steel frame and wood wall connection. notice the end of the top plate. temporary cross bracing remains in place until everything is sheathed in plywood.
CARPENTERS: casey is doubling up the existing roof joists so they can support the rooftop HVAC units to follow.
MASONRY: voitek is completing the roof joist pockets above the new beam between the "overflow" space and the multi-use sanctuary.
CARPENTERS: framing begins on the simpson street wall...this project is a lot easier to build using a motorized lift from NES rentals.
MODEL: simpson street

1709-15 simpson (christ temple MB church)

CHRIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH

1709-15 Simpson

Evanston, Illinois 60201

adas/spatz properties

PROJECT UPDATE (10.14.2010):

Matt and I started interior demolition at our latest adaptive re-use project, 1709 -15 SIMPSON on 9.27.10. Exterior demolition and pre-shell excavation/ concrete quickly followed and completed. All metal, masonry and concrete products are re-cycled. The masons have now started.Structural steel erection and carpentry follow at the end of the week. Our challenge is to have the shell built and weathertight before the weather turns. Project coordination is paramount…WINTER is coming.

ANDY

reverend chery & the congregation @ the ground breaking ceremony.
clarence & ken...shovels in hand.
interior demolition (east storefront): ceiling joists have been removed. raised concrete platform being broken out.
carpentry: tomek is installing shoring at the east storefront, new masonry openings to follow.
exterior demolition: west storefront roof is removed first, walls to follow.
exterior demolition: west storefront roof has been removed, walls in progress.
excavation/concrete: matt & esualdo start laying out the building addition exterior.
excavation/concrete: new concrete footings are poured.
excavation/concrete:#5 rebar is doweled into the existing footing intersections. the existing and new structure need to work as one.
excavation/concrete: new walls are formed, a 2x6 plank is added to get the required height, bracing is being installed.
excavation/concrete: forming is complete, braced and concrete ready.
excavation/concrete: concrete is pumped into the forms. This technique allowed us to pour all the walls in one day.
excavation/concrete (looking SE): the concrete forms have been "stripped" and the excavation has been backfilled. notice the broken concrete and block from the building's previous "incarnation" ready for re-cycling.

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