#BehindTheScenes with Studio GC Designers!
Today one of our interns, Melissa is showing us what the early process of a renovation looks like for our school projects. These behind-the-scenes steps help create a smoother construction process and set schools up for spaces that better support students, staff, and future growth.
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Progress is continuing at Wheaton Public Library as we work to reimagine and restore the west entrance plaza.
The updated space is being designed to better connect the library with Adams Park while creating more opportunities for outdoor programming, performances, collaboration, and community gathering.
Looking forward to seeing this space continue to take shape!
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Teachers help shape futures every single day, and we’re grateful to help create the spaces where that impact happens. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the educators inspiring curiosity, confidence, and growth in every classroom! 🍎
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Every designer has their thing… and clearly, there’s no one-size-fits-all at Studio GC!
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Cory and Athi are representing Studio GC as service associates at the IASBO Annual Conference this week!
The conference brings together more than 1,000 school business professionals and industry leaders from across Illinois for several days of learning, collaboration, and conversations about the future of school facilities, finance, and operations.
If you’re attending, stop by Booth 503! The Expo is Tropical Escape themed this year 🌺
We also want to give a special shoutout to two of our incredible partners. Dr. Ann Williams of School District U-46 was honored with the Calvin Jackson Career Impact Award, recognizing her lasting leadership and contributions to the school business community. Dr. Angie Smith of West Aurora School District 129 was also sworn in as IASBO Board Treasurer for the 2026–2027 term.
Congratulations Dr. Williams and Dr. Smith!
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Two years in the making! 🤩
More from the @lemontparks Athens Park grand opening celebration this past weekend!
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Yesterday’s Grand Opening of Athens Park in Lemont was an incredible celebration of community!
It was great to see such an amazing turnout as residents gathered for the ribbon cutting, live music from School of Rock, local food vendors, and kids’ activities. Seeing the park already being used, explored, and appreciated is exactly what projects like this are all about.
A big thank you to the Village of Lemont and the Lemont Park District for their partnership throughout this project, and to Illinois Congressman Bill Foster and Illinois State Senator John Curran for joining the celebration and supporting projects that help strengthen our communities. We’re proud to have been part of bringing this new community space to life and look forward to seeing Athens Park continue to be enjoyed for years to come.
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#BehindTheScenes with Studio GC Designers!
In this clip, Brody shares a look at the process behind the exterior and interior renovation of our Wintrust Bank project, highlighting the CD document phase where the design becomes the roadmap for the build.
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Meet our new feature!
Park of the Week! Every week we will feature one of our 26 parks.
This weeks’s obvious choice: Athens Park. Located at the north end of Stephen Street in downtown Lemont this park features The Barkyard, our first dog park, an inclusive playground, two pavilions available for rental, a civic stage, and a trail. There’s lots of space to play and relax, view our beautiful pollinator garden and lots of activity all around! Plus it’s right downtown. Perfect for everyone in the family.
But don’t take our word for it. Check it out yourself at the grand opening this coming Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Featuring @folklore.lemont@woodenpaddle a donut truck donated by @studiogc92 and live music from @schoolofrocklemont #lemont #fyp #lovelemontparks #lemontparkoftheweek
Progress update for our Hodgkins Public Library project!
With the exterior structure now in place, the library is really starting to take shape. Inside, steel framing is underway, laying out the future spaces for youth programming, study areas, and community gathering as this 11,000 sq. ft. library continues to move forward in construction.
Inspired by prairie-style architecture and neighboring civic buildings, the design incorporates classic Midwest materials like brick and cast stone while creating a flexible interior built for how libraries are used today.
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Progress update! 🛠️📚
Construction on the new @cityofwalkermi Public Library is making great progress. With the structure up, exterior work underway, and interior construction moving forward, the vision for this future space for learning, connection, and community is really starting to take shape.
We’re excited to continue sharing the journey as construction moves ahead!
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The best architecture rarely demands attention.
It simply works so well you feel it without thinking about it.
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