The storied Ramova Theatre stands as a testament to preservation done with care. Renovated by O'Riley Office, its terra-cotta facade, rosette window, and 1940s neon still glow, while inside, a restored Spanish Revival lobby gives way to a grand auditorium. Beyond the main hall, intimate venues, a brewery, and a retro diner keep the spirit of the block alive, honoring the theater’s deep roots in Chicago’s South Side community.
Revisit the iconic @ramovachicago at the link in bio.
Featured work by @oriley_office
Article by @efazzare
Photography by @ericlaignel
A compact, hit-and-run, business trip to St. Louis where we got in speaking at #iibec with @wjeassociates , a project site for fourth year studio at @iitarchitecture , and some serious research at @sideprojectbrew . Pound for pound, a great little excursion.
Great #openhousechicago weekend at the @ramovachicago with @chiarchitecture . Always love showing off the project and hearing so many personal stories about the theatre’s place in people’s lives. #openhousechicago2025
2025 Winner: Ramova Theatre
Best Renovation/Retrofit/Preservation Project
McHugh Engineering Group
SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards
We’re proud to share that McHugh Engineering Group, a sister company of McHugh Construction, is a 2025 SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Award Winner for the RAMOVA THEATRE restoration project.
Congratulations to Eamonn Connolly S.E., P.E. F.ACI, who played a key role on the project and presented to the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois.
McHugh Construction served as the general contractor on this iconic restoration in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. We’re honored to be part of this historic project and to stand alongside the best in the industry.
Photography credit: Eric Laignel
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2024 Preservation Award Winner, Ramova Theatre. After sitting empty for nearly 40 years, the Ramova Theatre in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood has reopened following an extensive rehabilitation led by husband-and-wife team Tyler and Emily Nevius. The historic former movie theater, built in 1929, has been adaptively reused as a concert hall, craft brewery, taproom and grill to host live performances as well as educational programs for the community.
Landmarks Illinois is now accepting nominations for the
2025 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards🏆
The annual awards program honors outstanding preservation projects in Illinois and/or individuals, organizations and advocacy efforts that demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting the places that are important to the people and communities of Illinois.
Nominations are due June 1, 2025. There is no fee to submit a nomination. Projects and individuals selected for this year’s awards will be honored at a public ceremony in Chicago this NOVEMBER. Visit our website for more information, link in bio!
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Closing out 2024, the Ramova Theatre was recognized by Interior Design magazine as a Best of The Year finalist, in the Entertainment category. Though we didn’t win (a beautiful performing arts center by @neriandhu did), we are honored to have been considered, by ID, among great design company.
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