300 S. Riverside
Problem
The plaza paving system at 300 S. Riverside was aged and deteriorated. In addition, the plaza was leaking water onto the Union Station train tracks below.
Solution
- Removed the topping slab and replaced the old built-up roofing system with a buried American Hydrotech waterproofing system
- Put in a new rustic terrazzo topping slab
- Installed about 200 feet of a Migutan expansion joint system
- Rebuilt all existing planter boxes and faced with terrazzo
- Installed a wheelchair ramp and automatic glass door at the north plaza entrance for handicap accessibility
- Installed granite pavement and waterproofing at the south plaza entrance
- All structural repair and plumbing work was done at night to accommodate Union Station trains and security
Details
Work
Plaza restoration and handicap accessibility
Location
Chicago, IL
Budget and Scope
Price: $1.4M; 60,000 SQFT
Owner
Bank One (now JP Morgan Chase)
Architect/Engineer
Desman Associates