Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works
On June 14, 2003, Lookingglass Theatre Company opened the doors of its new home in the Water Tower Water Works building and ushered in a new era of theatre in Chicago.
Designed by Morris Architects | Planners, Inc., the project involved the conversion of existing space within this landmark to a flexible, state-of-the-art performance facility housing two theaters and associated public and performer support space such as lobbies, dressing rooms and concession areas.
The main stage allows Lookingglass to reconfigure the stage and audience seating as dictated by the needs of each production, allowing for a maximum capacity of 240 persons, 60 of whom may be seated at the balcony level. There is a multi-purpose studio space, used for theater presentations, special events, classes, rehearsals and intimate performances.
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Architect |
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Morris Architects | |
John Morris, Principal |
Melissa Neel, Project Architect |
Elaine Dinan, |
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Theater Consultants |
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Schuler & Shook, Inc. |
Robert Shook, Partner |
Todd Hensley, Partner |
Josh Grossman, |
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Acoustical Consultant |
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The Talaske Group, Inc. |
Rick Talaske, |
Greg Miller, |
Jason Pittman, |
Aaron Downey, |
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Structural Engineer |
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Thornton Tomasetti Engineers |
Joe Burns, |
Garret Browne, |
Suzanne Provanzana, |
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MEP/FP Engineer |
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R.L. Millies and Associates |
Lee Millies, Principal |
Dave Janney, Project E.E. |
Joe Cash, |
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General Contractor |
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Pepper Construction Company |
Jay Jacobsmeyer, |
Shawn Dziedzic, |
Dan Thomas, |
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