Leopardo Completes Renovation of 111 North Canal and Builds Out Interiors for Twitter and Vivid Seats

Leopardo has completed an extensive renovation of 111 North Canal Street, entailing 12 floors, including the lobby and first-floor amenities.  In addition, Leopardo is performing the interior build-out of two tenants in the building, Twitter and Vivid Seats, Ltd.

Serving as general contractor, Leopardo phased the renovation project to enable continuous tenant operations and worked closely with the building’s owner, 111 N. Canal LLC, as well as the architectural team of Baumann Studios LLC (interiors) and Proteus Group (lobby, level 1 and conference center).

Improvements to the main floor include: redesign and renovation of the lobby and reception area and waiting room with coffee bar; upgraded vestibules and conference room; replacement of the entire west entrance; new water-efficient restrooms; and upgraded mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.

On eight floors from the 6^th to the 15^th (the building has no 13^th floor), Leopardo directed the demolition and renovation of base building space, including restrooms and elevator lobbies. On the 15^th floor, Leopardo also oversaw structural reinforcement to support new roof decks. On the 16^th floor, Leopardo built a high-end conference center that includes four tenant roof decks.

Other upgrades to the building include installation of new air handling units (AHUs) and other mechanical systems upgrades to improve energy efficiency; upgrades to passenger and freight elevators; new stairs and sanitary risers.

111 North Canal  is a 16-story concrete loft office building located in the West Loop submarket of Chicago’s business district. Amenities include covered parking, outdoor rooftop access, conference facility, 24-hour security, full-service gym, secure bike room and Zip Cars. With the completion of the renovation, the building is pursuing LEED Gold certification.

Build-out of Tenant Spaces

Leopardo has also started work on the build-out of two new tenant spaces at 111 N. Canal.

• Twitter, Inc., the San Francisco-based social media company, is relocating and expanding its Chicago presence with a space on the 10th floor of the building. Leopardo is serving as general contractor with Partners by Design is the architect.
• Online ticket vendor Vivid Seats on the 8th floor of the building. Leopardo is serving as general contractor with Box Studios as the architect.