21. Stack Solution | Studio Gang Architects
Year: 2012 (designed)
Type: Civic
Location: Chicago, IL
Motivated by the challenge to preserve Chicago’s architecture legacy, Studio Gang intended to reuse the Bertrand Goldberg’s Prentice Women’s Hospital by building on top of it. The inspiration was adapted from the iconic cloverleaf structure to house ancillary functions for a new biomedical research tower of 31 storeys above it. The outdoor roof gardens act as immediate break out spaces for varied users to socialize and relax. Both practical and visually striking, the resultant “stacked” structure makes a bold statement about Chicago’s evolving tradition of architecture innovation. This building gives out a loud message with its ideation that current needs require adaptive use of existing buildings and that should be the new trend.
22. Eleanor Boathouse
Year: 2016
Type: Civic, office
Location: Chicago, IL
With this project, Jeanne Gang found an appropriate design solution for the use of a stretch of a riverfront. The space came out of the idea of transforming the river north shore, giving it a new look in ecological and infrastructural terms so that it becomes a collective space. The 2 buildings encompass 2 different collective forms of existence. The dynamic form of the rhythmic roof reflects rowing experience that takes place within the community. The building’s sustainability lies in the south-facing clerestory provides the warmth to the inside during the colder months.Boathouse became a lively community space and the long-polluted and neglected river was converted into a recreational frontier with infrastructural revitalization.
23. One Delisle
Year: 2023 (anticipated)
Type: Residential
Location: Toronto, Canada
One Delisle was designed as a series of 8-storey elements, nesting together as they spiral up the façade. Aligning with the city grid at its base, it aims not to shadow the street level. The fragmented composition creates generous setbacks to allow light to filter down and allows wider setbacks maintained the character of the street. This ensures more enjoyable pedestrian experience. The geometry of the façade is self-shading allowing each living space to cool in summers and also optimizing the winter light. Some building volumes would be fronted with covered terraces maximizing community and public benefits.
24. Beloit College Powerhouse
Type: Educational
Location: Beloit, WI
Reimagining a 100-year-old structure must have been an exciting challenge for Studio Gang, especially to efficient energy use. A former coal-burning power plant was to be utilized as a student union centered on recreation and wellness. It will house both educational and recreational spaces for the students. The powerhouse will feature a 10,000 sq.ft. fitness center, a 17,000 sq. ft. recreational gym, and an 8-lane swimming pool. The building retains brickwork and tiles of the former industrial structure, while incorporating “isothermal envelope” to provide heating. In addition, as a unique passive feature, buildings usually use air for heating and cooling; however, water, which is actuallydenser is actually more efficient.
25. Rescue Company 2 | Studio Gang Architects
Year: 2019
Type: Civic
Location: Brooklyn
Located in Brownsville neighbourhood, an innovative fire-station and training facility was built under Studio Gang. Envisioned as a community hub where firefighters are able to see and be seen from the street as they complete their training exercises. This new facility is planned around a large interior void that enables the team to practice rescue scenarios that mimic conditions common to the city. In addition, it is also used to let heat and smoke out or locate them as a means of escape. At the same time the void welcomes natural light and fresh air deep into the living quarters. The backyard offers values for socializing and outdoor grilling. Red glazed terracotta panels with highly-crafted details are used to highlight the openings on the façade animating the point of connections between the facility and the community. It also features climate control techniques like a green roof and a geothermal HVAC system-tunnels in the ground.
