The magazine describes the award-winning Robert J. Richardson Middle School, designed by STR for the Chicago Public Building Commission on behalf of Chicago Public Schools, as an elegant example of durable and sustainable architecture.Â
Read More →STR’s Precautions Against the Spread of COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19, STR is making everyone's health a priority. We plan to keep our office operating and responding to clients, while allowing our employees to work from home. Please feel free to contact Colby Lewis (312-242-4158), Jennifer Costanzo (312-242-4163), or Mike Henderson (312-242-4157) with any concerns.
Read More →Wilmette’s Highcrest Unveils New Learning Commons
STR designed the new 5,700-sf learning commons renovation as part of a larger, district-wide initiative to adapt their schools to 21st century learning standards. STR's Colby Lewis and Sandra Moon were on hand to help district staff, students, and administrators celebrate this exciting milestone.
Read More →STR helps Palatine’s District 15 examine possible school changes
STR Principal Jennifer Costanzo is leading a district study that will examine how some of the schools are being used and the potential for transforming the district's four junior high schools into middle schools.
Read More →STR NAMED IN BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION’S GIANTS 300 ISSUE
STR is ranked the 32nd top K-12 architecture firm in the United States by Building Design + Construction in its 2019 Giants 300 Report.
Read More →STR NAMED AMONG TOP DESIGN FIRMS BY ENR MIDWEST
STR is ranked 90th by ENR Midwest in its annual Top Design Firms issue, which ranks the largest U.S.-based design firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue.
Read More →Oak Lawn Community High School Unveils New Performing Arts Center
STR designed the 25,000-sf addition to include a mezzanine with ticket booth, black box, dressing rooms, and a state-of-the-art auditorium with seating for more than 630 people.
Read More →Thomas Middle School Wins 2018 Alan F. Bombick Design Award
STR received the 2018 Alan F. Bombick Award for Excellence in Design for the new, 20,270-sf addition.
Read More →Libertyville High School Officials Propose New Athletic Facility Renovations
With the new, STR-designed natatorium opening next year at Libertyville High School, CHSD 128 officials are proposing the conversion of the existing pool and locker area into a dance studio, wrestling gym, and other spaces for athletic programs.
Read More →Oak Park ESD 97 Approves Plans for Two New Elementary Additions
School Board Members approved plans to design new classroom additions at Longfellow and Lincoln elementary schools.
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