The project re-purposed an abandoned industrial building. The existing building was renovated and enlarged to accommodate the programmatic components. The conceptual design of the building seeks inspiration from these programs, arranged to promote learning and causal interaction between the students, faculty and community.

This facility represents the emblematic transformation of a neighborhood, a community, an all-but abandoned building. It continues the heritage of IDPL in the Pilsen neighborhood in building an identity and pride for their Latino traditions and their American future.

*Project completed by Cosmin Vrajitoru as senior VP and managing agent of JGMA