Context
CSA Partners was hired to address the renovation requirements for Wendell Phillips Academy High School, which is a landmarked building with wonderful exteriors and main entrance lobby
Concept
Historic Renovation and Learning Space Upgrades | Chicago, Illinois
Wendell Phillips Academy received a thoughtful renovation that balances preservation with modernization. CSA Partners worked with the district to restore key features while adapting spaces for contemporary learning.
A historic main stair was carefully repaired and an existing classroom was transformed into a new computer lab that supports digital instruction. Each improvement respected the building’s original design while improving technology and accessibility.
The refreshed spaces preserve the character of the historic school and ensures the building will continue to serve students for decades to come.
Team
Cyrus Subawalla Principal Designer
Tejash Panchal Project Architect
Mary Ann O’Hara QA/QC
Project Data
Building type: Education – K-12 High School
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Site Area: N/A
Project Area: 1 classrooms totalling 1,600 sf and main entry lobby
Client: Chicago Public Schools
Completion Year: August 2020
Construction Cost: $171,000 & $340,000