Construction of the much awaited, brand-new, Helen Plum Library is under way! Frederick Quinn Corporation is proud to join the library board, Engberg Anderson Architects and the Village of Lombard in announcing the ground breaking of the new facility. It is located on the site of the old Mr. Z’s grocery store on South Main Street in Lombard.
The new 2-story, 55,000 SF facility will feature larger meeting and study rooms with the latest audio and visual technologies. It will also allow the library to expand its Youth Services to include a storytime room and flexible activities space. The adult collection will occupy the second story - a quiet space surrounded by windows, and the center of the building will be a community “Hub” featuring a café area with seating. The new building will also feature a convenient drive-thru for easy pick up and drop off as well as self check-out stations. The library is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
For more information about the Helen Plum Library visit www.helenplum.org.
Winfield Park District Announces State Grant for New Project with FQC
FQC is proud to announce a new partnership with Winfield Park District and Williams Architects! Winfield Park District is the recipient of a $2 million grant from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This Rebuild Illinois Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Program Grant (92-1) allows Winfield Park District to move forward immediately with planned renovation, addition and site parking improvements to their Charles R. Beggs Activity Center. The $5 million project will expand fitness, program rooms, site parking, locker rooms and common spaces at the Center. Construction will begin this fall and will continue through the fall of 2021.
Groundbreaking news from Elk Grove Park District! The Park District, Williams Architects & Frederick Quinn Corporation are excited to announce the groundbreaking at the site of a new Golf Clubhouse & Maintenance Facility at Fox Run Golf Links. The new facility will include new banquet rooms, indoor and outdoor dining areas, bar area, golf simulator stations, administrative offices, maintenance shops and garage bays. During construction the Fox Run Golf Course will remain open and operational. The $8 Million dollar project is expected to wrap up Fall of 2021.
Frederick Quinn Corporation recently awarded Village of Cary Police Station / Village Hall Project
The Village of Cary recently selected Frederick Quinn Corporation (FQC) as the Construction Manager for the New Cary Police Station / Village Hall project. This project is located on an undeveloped 2.23-acre parcel at the the southeast corner of Industrial Drive and Georgetown Drive in Cary.
The project consists of a new building of approximately 20,640 SF in size and associated sitework. FQC will once again be working with FGM Architects on the project which is scheduled to be completed by Fall, 2021.
FQC to Attend Dedication Ceremony for St. Isidore's New Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Frederick Quinn Corporation (FQC) recently completed the New Adoration Chapel project located at St. Isidore Parish in Bloomingdale. FQC worked with Domenella Architects on the project which was completed in October 2019.
The project consisted of the construction of a new Adoration Chapel, constructed at the northeast corner of the existing church allowing access thru the church narthex and separately from the exterior parking lot. There is a new entry narthex with toilet room and a worship area that holds 42 occupants. Interior finishes are drywall, wood veneer panels, wood trim along with glass entry and clerestory windows. A separately controlled heating and AC system, lighting and fire protection sprinklers.
FQC will be attending the dedication ceremony which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 2nd at 4:15pm. The dedication will be begin outdoors near the entrance to the adoration chapel and process inside with the Blessed Sacrament, all are invited to attend this special event.
