University of Chicago - Hyde Park Labs
University of Chicago’s Harper Court is a mixed-use office and lab development. Its second phase called Hyde Park Labs includes a publicly accessible fifth-floor amenity deck. The green roof includes large cast-in-place curb planters filled with Omni Infinity Media to grow large trees, shrubs, and native perennials. The precise detailing on this project shows tress anchors, paver-to-green-roof transitions, irrigation guidance and more.
Uses of Omni Infinity Media
Green Roof
Planters
Key Takeaways
Publicly accessible green roof terrace
Light weight owing to Omni Infinity Media & geofoam
Precise detailing for custom design
Location
Chicago, IL
Type
New Construction
Commercial Office and Higher Education Labs
Roof Amenity
Size
10,070 SF
Project Team
Beacon Capital Partners, LLC Trammell Crow Company Elkus Manfredi Architects
Engage Civil Incorporated Thornton Tomasetti
Omni Workshop (now a part of Greenprint Partners)