The El Centro campus is an integral part of Northeastern Illinois University and serves as a staple for the Latino community of Chicago.
Completed in 2014, the El Centro building features a dynamic ventilated façade design using On Black Nature porcelain panels at its base.
El Centro has a vibrant façade design that uses multi-colored vertical panels that are mounted to the building. The yellow and blue displayed on the panels corresponds with the Northeastern Illinois University’s official colors.
The building’s vibrant appearance stands out from the Kennedy Expressway and surrounding areas. El Centro is efficient with shading the interior from the incoming sunlight, which at its peak shines directly through the building during the setting hours. It also provides a superior sound barrier that helps protect the students and faculty from the outside noises that are emitted on the expressway during rush hour traffic.
The interior of El Centro also uses Porcelanosa’s KRION® solid surface material throughout the building’s front desks and entrance.
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Architect |
JGMA Architects |
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SF |
6,800 |
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Market Segment |
Educational |
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Build Type |
New Build |
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Year |
2014 |
Street view of Porcelain Cladding base
ON BLACK
Lateral View
Close detail of Porcelain Cladding and Fenestration
Street view
