CHICAGO, Illinois (August 26, 2008) – Leopardo, one of the nation’s premier construction companies and a recognized leader in sustainable building practices, completed one student housing conversion this summer and is starting another. Combined, the two student housing projects total 365,000 square feet, 312 student apartments and 792 bedrooms.

Fornelli Hall
At the historic Pittsfield Building on Jewelers Row at 55 E. Washington, Leopardo converted nine floors and 135,000 square feet of office space into 177 student apartments and 360 bedrooms. The entire building is 40 stories and 392,000-SF. The residences are occupied by students from Roosevelt University and Robert Morris College for the 2008-2009 school year. Leopardo Construction was the project’s general contractor.

Tailor Lofts
Leopardo is beginning the conversion of the entire 10-story, 230,000-square-foot building at 847 W. Jackson into 135 student apartments and 432 bedrooms. Each apartment will feature its own kitchen and each bedroom includes a private bathroom. The first floor will have 10,000 square feet of retail. The residences will be occupied by students from University of Illinois – Chicago in August 2009. Leopardo is serving as construction manager-at-risk with Atlanta-based Place Properties as developer.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at 8:00 am and is filed under Community, Education, Hospitality + Hotel, Interiors, Mixed-Use, Office + Industrial, Residential.