Northwest Center
Building Addition


Location: Belmont Cragin, Chicago, Illinois
Year: 2021
Size: 10,000 sq ft
Status: Completion 2025
Category: Office, Renovation
Services: Architecture, Interiors



Located in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, this project is a 5,500 SF second-floor addition to an existing 4,500 SF single-story building, creating a dedicated office for the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC), a subsidiary of the Northwest Center (NWC). As an organization committed to preserving affordable housing, preventing displacement, and supporting local businesses, NWSCDC needed a space of its own to expand these essential services. This addition enables NWSCDC to further its mission in a functional, inspiring environment while maintaining close proximity to NWC.

The design preserves the existing building while establishing a forward-looking identity. A key feature of the project is a central, light-filled atrium with a sculptural staircase, serving as both a visual and physical connection between the first-floor NWC offices and the second-floor NWSCDC space. This architectural element symbolizes their shared mission.

Materiality and color play a crucial role in shaping the atmosphere of the offices. Bold accents and carefully selected finishes enhance the vibrancy of the space, creating an energetic and welcoming environment for staff and visitors alike. Natural light is maximized throughout, contributing to a dynamic and uplifting workplace that reflects NWSCDC’s mission to empower and uplift the community.













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