KROC CENTER CHICAGO
Chicago, Illinois
CLIENT:
The Salvation Army
services:
Architecture, interior design
sustainability:
leed certified
PROJECT DETAILS:
- community center
- 33 acres
- 160,000 sf
- 5,000 seat indoor sports complex
- 2,000 seat outdoor sports stadium
Designed to enrich the mind, body, and spirit, the Kroc Center Chicago is the largest single investment by a social service organization in the history of the city. The building has been designed to be largely transparent and is environmentally friendly with energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, topped by a green roof with solar collectors and skylights. Recreational features include, basketball and tennis courts, aquatic center and water park, a state-of-the-art fitness center, golf training center with a driving range and putting greens, baseball diamonds, batting cages, and an outdoor running track.