Search Development Inc. -  Adult Education Center

Sustainable Features:

■ Reuse of existing building and site.
■ Incorporation of salvaged windows from this and other construction sites.
■ 60% of doors and frames in project are salvaged from existing building.
■ Reused 30% of existing lighting.
■ Reused existing HVAC units, minimizing amount of new HVAC units.
■ Abandoned equipment was reused at other facilities
■ 85% exposed ceilings minimizing need for ceiling treatment.
■ Reused existing concrete floor.

Project Quick Facts

Client:
Search, Inc.
Mr. John Lipscomb, Exec. Director
Ph. 773-305-5000

Address:
625 Slawin Court
Mount Prospect, Illinois

Features:
■ “Market-scape” theme throughout
■ 18 teaching pods
■ 4 private classrooms
■ Gallery and Performing Arts area
■ Training kitchen
■ New consumer entry
■ Vocational workshop

Size:
37,000 sq.ft. renovation of existing building.

Completed:
Under Construction

Contractor:
Lamp Incorporated

Construction Cost:
$ 1,800,000

Challenges & Solutions:

Search Inc., is a not for profit adult education organization that needed a larger facility to accommodate its growing enrollment.  The building at 625 Slawin Court in Mount Prospect would be the new location, but not without significant interior renovation.  

At 37,000 square feet, the interior of the building was renovated to incorporate new teaching pods, new classrooms, a new gallery space and performing arts area, a new training kitchen, and a new entry for their consumers.  A “New Orleans Market” aesthetic is incorporated into the design and layout of the spaces making the facility feel more familiar and friendly to the consumers.  Warm colors, simple “faux” treatments and a street-scape feel make the spaces come alive.