Photo Courtesy of James Steinkamp

Additions and renovations to Adjustable Forms' office and warehouse incorporate post-tensioned roof and floor slabs, insulated sandwich walls for full-height concrete walls and traditional reinforced concrete for much of the building's base.

The contractor specified post-tensioning for roof and floor slabs, insulated sandwich walls for full-height concrete walls and traditional reinforced concrete for much of the building's base. It also utilized several form-liner textures and true wood planks to achieve varying levels of finish. New and existing warehouse walls incorporate a high-performance rain screen system. Dark panels add contrast to minimalist light-colored massing.

The finished facility incorporates existing piles, foundations and brick walls, among other components.

Adjustable Forms, Lombard, Ill.

Key Players

Owner Adjustable Forms Inc.

General Contractor Adjustable Forms Inc.

Designer DLR Group, Chicago

Concrete Contractor Adjustable Forms Inc.