Adaptive Reuse of 5757 South University Avenue

Overview

Status: Construction

The Adaptive Reuse of 5757 South University consists of the renovation of the current Chicago Theological Seminary building that fronts 58th Street from Woodlawn to University Avenues adjacent to the University of Chicago Main Quadrangles. It is proposed that the 66,486 gross square foot building, constructed in 1923-27, will be renovated to house faculty and student offices, research and instruction facilities for the University’s distinguished Department of Economics and office, conference, and research facilities for the Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics. The renovation will include repairs and upgrades of the building envelope, HVAC, and electrical and voice/data systems, and bring the building infrastructure up to all required life/safety and accessibility codes.

The Seminary Co-Op Bookstore, an independently owned and operated store long associated with the University campus, was housed in the basement of the building and has been relocated into newly renovated space in McGiffert House across the street along Woodlawn Avenue.

Rendering Courtesy of Ann Beha Architects

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