Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) is an international architecture, interior design and planning firm based in Chicago with offices in San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and Abu Dhabi. Founded in 1931, the firm has been one of the largest contributors to Chicago's skyline.[1]
SCB has worked on 104 projects in the City of Chicago. Its most recent projects include:
| Project | Year Completed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | This 62-story residential tower is the first LEED Silver all residential tower in the Midwest.[2] | |
| Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons, Loyola University Chicago | 2008 | A Silver LEED certified 69,000 sf digital research library. Uses 50% less energy than a code compliant building.[3] |
| 215 W Washington | 2010 | A 50-story residential high rise located in the loop. LEED-certified, built with sustainable materials.[4] |
| 2009 | The 72-story multi-family residential facility is the tallest all residential building in Chicago. Also contains 41,000 sf of classroom space for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.[5] | |
| Lake and Wells 2002 | 2010/2011 | Residential High-rise on the corner of Lake and Washington. One of the major high-rises built within the loop in 2009-2010. Will be ready for occupancy on Nov. 1st, 2010.[6] |
| Addison Park on Clark | TBA | A sustainable, mixed-use facility across the street from Wrigley Field. Project approved by the City Council of Chicago in June 2010. Will be LEED certified.[7] |
| Abu Dhabi City Centre Master Plan | 2030 | A 6sqmi multi-use development adjacent to the city's current Business District and International Airport. Will hold office space and housing for approximately 400,000 people[8] |
SCB has also designed approximately 226 buildings worldwide, including 66 office buildings, 102 urban mix use buildings, 24 retail, 27 student residences, and 7 transportation facilities in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tucson, Serbia, Slovakia and Toronto. Examples include: