J.C. Anderson has completed a 20,000-square-foot spec suite build-out for Vornado at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza (Merchandise Mart) in Chicago.
J.C. Anderson was hired to complete a build-out to the property’s spec suites on the 20th floor. Construction included the addition of ceiling clouds, a divisible conference room wall, Arktura acoustic ceilings and luxury vinyl tile.
J.C. Anderson’s senior staff has completed multiple projects at the Merchandise Mart over the past 20 years including renovations to the 14th floor corridors, multiple showrooms, the 4th floor bathrooms and a 50,300-square-foot build-out for Yelp, Inc.
In 2015. J.C. Anderson also completed a phased, multi-million-dollar renovation to the Merchandise Mart’s common areas, which included reconfiguring the layout of the existing food court to provide more seating, an abundance of natural light and new finishes. The most extensive renovations to The Mart included the installation of a grand staircase in the main lobby and creating a 2nd floor bar and restaurant area served by the grand stair.
The construction team for J.C. Anderson was led by Angelovich, Project Manager Kayla McKinney and Superintendent Glenn Panfil. EWP Architects provided the architectural services.