The 6,800-acre campus near Chicago, Illinois is home to the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory specializing in high-energy particle physics and is operated by the Fermi Research Alliance, a joint venture of the University of Chicago and the Universities Research Alliance. The site contains a Tevatron particle accelerator 3.9 miles in circumference. INVISION provided services under a 10-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for architectural and interior design, focused primarily on Wilson Hall, the 16-story centerpiece of the campus.
The 470,000 SF secured office and laboratory facility was renovated in phases while remaining fully operational. Design assignments included space planning, tenant improvements, furnishings, and finishes standards to enhance the workplace environment as renovation projects progress throughout the building. The design theme for elevator lobbies, toilet rooms, and office spaces incorporated new materials, finishes, lighting, and workstations, all respectful of the building’s iconic character. The firm completed 20 separate project assignments.
