Laraway School (Joliet, Illinois) exemplifies the flexibility of masonry . . . especially considering that the facility was initially designed to be constructed of precast concrete. When the design... read more →
Masonry was utilized for the interior acoustic design as a single building material that could provide robust, full-frequency acoustic response. The interior of the Theater is primarily exposed, grout-filled masonry... read more →
Chicago has an amazing skyline of beautiful architecture. See how many masonry buildings still exist in this interesting video of Chicago from the 1940's. Thanks to all the Architects, Engineers,... read more →
The Napleton Automotive Group completed an addition between two existing masonry buildings. The project included the remodel of an existing Show Room and Administrative Offices. The finished expansion blended... read more →
Hezner Corporation Completed Restoration of a Historic Building “Working with older structures requires diligence and organized thinking, and breaking this project into a series of smaller projects helped us determine... read more →
Designing a bright, colorful learning environment. STR designed this gleaming white building to meet the 21st century needs of Tioga Elementary School students in Bensenville. The design offers an array of... read more →
Why does a community attempt to renovate historic buildings? One reason is because older community members want to preserve their history and let their legacy live on for future... read more →
This cutting-edge facility features 31 floors of living space, garden and rooftop terraces, long-term health care facilities, a multitude of restaurant-style dining, and a variety of cultural, social and... read more →
Hall High School in Spring Valley Healy, Bender & Associates incorporate a variety of masonry materials in three buildings to build a new 21st Century Educational Environment. To pay... read more →
Patient Comfort is Important To Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center The new addition to this medical facility is a LEEDS Silver award winner. They accomplished this with a commitment to... read more →
Knowles Electronics Masonry is not magic, but in Itasca, IL there is a masonry building that looks like diamond patterns in the brick exterior, but at other times the... read more →