“Residents will have access to various amenities, including the aforementioned third-floor sundeck equipped with loungers, grilling stations, and fire pits. The building will also feature a health club with a yoga room, a social lounge and kitchen, co-working spaces, and a top-floor ‘Sol Lounge’ that includes a private dining room.” - Jack Crawford, YIMBY
Read More“The many architectural moves are all grounded in both human factors, modern messaging, and the contextual materials that create an unexpected sculptural outcome.” Valerio Dewalt Train
Read More“Sheri Andrews, an architect and principal with VDT, described Phase 1 as a “surgical intervention” to prepare the building for the major renovations to follow. - John Krukowski, Bisnow
Read More“The design’s success goes beyond the revitalization of a damaged landscape, also nurturing a sense of belonging and environmental stewardship in the Calumet Region.”
-METROPOLIS Staff
The Center is surrounded by wetlands that inspired the most sustainable feature. A constructed wastewater wetlands system—the first in Chicago—processes black water from the building and allows clean water to infiltrate back into the ecosystem.
Read More“VDT began working on the Shedd Aquarium experience master plan (EMP) in 2018 and was chosen to be the lead architect for what the aquarium is calling its experience evolution, slated for completion in 2027.”
-VDT via the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Senior Associate, Sheri Andrews wins the AIA Illinois R. Buckminster Fuller Award for Social Good, recognizing architects involved in humanitarian, social impact, and community endeavors.
Read More“The firm studied African textile design patterns and the influence of hip hop in architecture as a guide to provide ethical architecture for Black communities.”
-Trey Arline, Block Club Chicago
“At Westgate, the team is proposing varying facades and window sizes, with overhangs and designs inspired by African textiles. On their project’s video, sponsors said it’s a departure from traditional grid architecture.” -David Roeder, The Chicago Sun Times
Read More“The aquarium itself is leading the efforts with the local office of Valerio Dewalt Train working on the design.” -Ian Achong, Chicago YIMBY
Read More“Valerio Dewalt Train was announced as the architect to lead the aquarium’s major renovation project, which would be open for the centennial.” -Chris Walton, The Architect’s Newspaper
Read More“Moss recently teamed up with design studio Media-Objectives and architect Valerio Dewalt Train in designing Glassdoor’s Chicago office.” -Holly Dutton, propmodo
Read More“The Broadview is a remarkable student housing complex for the graduate students at Vanderbilt University. This architectural masterpiece was meticulously designed to cultivate a vibrant and collaborative community.” -Cherise Lakeside, DETAILED
Read More“The center, designed by Valerio Dewalt Train, was the first mass timber construction built in the city since the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.” -Joseph S. Pete, The Times of Northwest Indiana
Read More“City officials are inviting West Siders to weigh in on a planned multi-use development that includes a grocery store along a block-long portion of Madison Street and Hamlin Boulevard. Neighbors have pushed to build another large grocery store for the community, which has been largely a food desert.” - Trey Arline, Block Club Chicago
Read More“The school has engaged the design firm of Valerio Dewalt Train to begin a process of research, including interviews and observations of many of the school’s stakeholders as well as contemporary thought leaders outside UCSF.” -Dan Fost, UCSF School of Dentistry
Read MoreThe Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is seeking to revitalize a block-long portion of Madison Street in West Garfield Park. Valerio Dewalt Train is competing to design the site with partners at Latent Design and developers at WestGate Partners.
Read MoreNew firm Principals; Matt Gamache, Tom Daly, and Bob Webber, and Senior Associate, Lauren Shelton, were featured in the spring 2023 edition of Chicago Architect Magazine.
Read More“Amenities include a large lobby, a dog care room with outside access, a fitness center, a yoga studio, and a spacious multi-level outdoor deck occupying both the third and fourth floors.” - Jack Crawford, Chicago YIMBY
Read More
