Case Study: Metra restores its headquarters with Thornton Tomasetti envelope renewal services

Metra restores its 15-story headquarters with Thornton Tomasetti over a 3-year project

Thornton Tomasetti provided envelope renewal services for Metra, a major regional commuter railroad, to address the challenge of restoring its historic 15-story headquarters in Chicago. The project began with a critical façade examination to ensure compliance with the city's ordinance and to assess the condition of the building's terra-cotta and brick façades.

The solution implemented by Thornton Tomasetti involved a detailed three-year restoration project. This included documenting all areas of deterioration, replacing or repairing damaged terra cotta, designing new structural supports, and tuckpointing and cleaning the facades. The work by Thornton Tomasetti successfully renewed the building envelope, ensuring its safety and longevity while minimizing inconvenience to the building's occupants during the inspection process.

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