Lake Forest, Illinois
General-Contractor-Design/Build
This four-story multi-tenant office building is the second office facility in the Opus Landmark complex, which forms a gateway to Lake Forest from the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) and Town Line Road (Route 60).
The building is designed predominantly in architectural precast concrete that is sculptured to give it depth. The vision glass contrasts the precast and is set in aluminum frames. The entrances are accumulated and recessed to break the rhythm of the precast. The clear glass at the entrance reveals the quality finishes within the atrium lobby. The roof mechanical equipment is recessed from the front of the building and fully screened with glass and framing complementing the building exterior.
The expansive floor plates and large bay sizes are designed to maximize space planning efficiency, minimize cabling costs and maximize window lines and natural light creating a pleasant working environment.
Approximately one-third of the site consists of protected wetlands with other natural amenities and mature woodlands scattered throughout the remainder of the site. The design of the complex utilizes and accentuates this rich pre-existing landscape.
Building amenities include a full-service cafeteria with a large dining area, underground executive parking, and concierge services.
A major tenant is ICON Clinical Solutions, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.
Site:15.5 acres
Construction Start: May 2006
Design-builder: Opus North Corporation
Architect: Opus Architects & Engineers
Approximately one-third of the site consists of protected wetlands with other natural amenities and mature woodlands scattered throughout the remainder of the site. The design of the complex utilizes and accentuates this rich pre-existing landscape.
Building amenities include a full-service cafeteria with a large dining area, underground executive parking, and concierge services.A major tenant is ICON Clinical Solutions, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries