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Avondale Elementary and Middle School

Leopardo Companies, Inc. was recently awarded the construction contract for this new LEED-seeking pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school. The school will be located near the intersection of Springfield and Milwaukee Avenues, just off I-90/94, and will consist of the following elements:

  • 106,000-SF, 3-story, steel frame and masonry construction
  • C-shaped prototypical design to serve 900 students ranging from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade
  • Will include science, computer, music, art classrooms, library, gymnasium and dining facilities
  • This prototype building is targeted to achieve LEED for Schools Gold certification, including a 50% green roof

K-12 Case Studies

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Additional K-12 Experience

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  • Medill Elementary School - Chicago, Illinois
  • Oscar DePriest Elementary School - Chicago, Illinois
  • Delano Elementary School - Chicago, Illinois
  • Hearst Elementary School - Chicago, Illinois
  • Ariel Community Academy - Chicago, Illinois
  • Fenwick High School - Oak Park, Illinois
  • Phillips Academy High School - Chicago, Illinois
This project has been, in my 17 years of experience, one of the best run operations that I have seen.

Kathy Meunier, Property Manager
CB Richard Ellis

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During the 20 plus years that I have been involved with architecture and construction, I have never participated in such a successful "team approach."

Alfred Fiesel, AIA, Associate
Gensler

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Leopardo isn't just a canned outfit that has pretty much the same story as everybody else. They very diligently defend and protect the client's interests.

Warren Hill, President
Hill Mechanical

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Mike Behm, SVP
mwbehm@leopardo.com
847-783-3212

Emily Portugal, AE
emportugal@leopardo.com
847-783-3218