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TGRWA Structural Engineers

Tylk Gustafson Reckers Wilson Andrews, LLC 600 West Van Buren Street Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois 60607 Phone 312.341.0055 Fax 312.341.9966 www.tgrwa.com

Tylk Gustafson Reckers Wilson Andrews, LLC was formed in July 2000. TGRWA evolved from the firm of Tylk, Gustafson and Associates, Inc. whose roots date back to 1979. The TGRWA Principals are Mike Tylk, Roger Reckers, Kevin Wilson and Jon Andrews. TGRWA has a record of continuing growth, offering a broad spectrum of struc-tural engineering services to its clients. The success and reputation of the firm are the direct result of the individual efforts and the close cooperation by all TGRWA Employees and Principals. We strive to continue these efforts and adhere to the highest professional standards and ideals. Ultimately, we provide the client with structural engineering designs and solutions that are both innovative and cost effective. TGRWA specializes in the following structural engineering services:

● New Construction ● Renovation and Rehabilitation ● Inspection and Investigation ● Value Engineering ● Peer Reviews ● Feasibility Studies Types of projects included in the TGRWA portfolio: ● Education - Higher Education, K-12 Education, Religious Facilities ● Healthcare - Hospitals, Medical Office Buildings, Treatment Centers ● Municipal - Village Halls, Fire Stations, Police Stations, Libraries, Museums ● Retail - Town Centers, Shopping Centers, Malls ● Corporate - Office Buildings, Banks, Parking Garages ● Residential - Condominiums, Apartment Buildings, Assisted Living Facilities ● Hospitality - Hotels, Restaurants, Theaters, Entertainment Venues ● Athletic Facilities - Gymnasiums, Practice Facilities ● Power and Utility Facilities - Electrical Substations ● Renovation and Rehabilitation of Various Types of Buildings ● Special Structures - Feature Stairs, Artwork, Sculptures TGRWA currently has 14 engineers and support staff located in our downtown Chicago office.

600 West Van Buren Street Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois 60607 Phone 312.341.0055 Fax 312.341.9966 www.tgrwa.com

TGRWA Structural Engineers

TGRWA Tylk Gustafson Reckers Wilson Andrews,LLC Structural Engineers

AWARDS

Brokaw Early Learning Center Chicago Building Congress

Oswego, Illinois Award of Merit 2009 Midwest Construction Award of Merit: K-12 Education

Blackstone Hotel Chicago Building Congress

Chicago, Illinois Award of Merit 2009 Midwest Construction Project of the Year: Renovation/Restoration (Large)

Spertus Institute AIA Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Distinguished Building Award 2008 Divine Detail Award 2008

The Transparent House Structural Engineers Association of Illinois

Pensacola, Florida Excellence in Structural Engineering Award of Merit 2007 AISC Engineering Award of Excellence 2006 National Merit Award

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago Building Congress

Chicago, Illinois Award of Merit 2006

Inter – Industry Conference Midwest Construction

on Auto Collision Repair Project of the Year:

Hoffman Estates, Illinois Commercial Small Project 2006

Perspectives Charter School AIA Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Distinguished Building Awards 2005

Shure Technology Center AIA Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Distinguished Building Award 2005

Chicago Center for Green Technology AIA Committee on the Environment 2003

Chicago, Illinois Top Ten Green Award

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory International Concrete Repair Institute 2002

Wilson Hall - Structural Modifications Excellence in the Repair of High Rise Structures

Batavia, Illinois

Indoor Football Practice Facility AISC Engineering Award of Excellence 2001

University of Illinois National Merit Award

Champaign, IL Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Excellence in Structural Engineering Award of Merit 2001 Steel Joist Institute Design Award 2000 First Place Award for Unique Design


AWARDS

Alliance Francaise de Chicago AIA Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Design Excellence Award 2000

Elmhurst Art Museum Chicago Building Congress

Elmhurst, Illinois Award of Merit 1999

Ryan Field Pressbox Structural Engineers Association of Illinois

Northwestern University Excellence in Structural Engineering

Evanston, Illinois Award of Merit 1998

Harold Washington Library Structural Engineers Association of Illinois

Roof Top Artwork Excellence in Structural Engineering

Chicago, Illinois Award of Merit 1995

Schoenhofen Brewery Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois

Chicago, Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Bricks and Mortar Award 1995


PSE&G Solar Panel Project

TGRWA provided the structural design, working drawings, and construction phase services for three steel canopy structures containing solar panel modules to generate 145 kW of renewable energy electricity. The freestanding cantilevered steel truss and purlin canopies are located in the parking lot of PSE&G’s Edison Training Facility in Edison, New Jersey.

Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record Client: Structural Solar, LLC Owner: Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) Location: Edison, New Jersey Completion: 2011


BTSA Solar Panel Project

TGRWA provided the structural design, working drawings, and construction phase services for two steel canopy structures containing solar panel modules to generate 286 kW of renewable energy electricity. The freestanding cantilevered steel truss and purlin canopies are located above the stabili-zation lagoon at Bernards Township Sewerage Authority Facility in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record Client: Structural Solar, LLC Owner: Bernards Township Sewerage Authority (BTSA) Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey Completion: 2011


Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record Design Architect: Loebl Schlossman & Hackl Architects Architect of Record: William E. Brazley & Associates, Ltd. Owner: Chicago State University Location: Chicago, Illinois Completion: 2008

Chicago State University Convocation Center

TGRWA provided the structural design, working drawings and construction phase documents for the 5 Level, 172,000 square foot Convocation Center. The long-span roof framing system consists of 4 two-way trusses that span the 220’ x 260’ arena. The concourse areas are case-in-place concrete flat slabs. The seating treads and risers are precast concrete supported on cast-in-place concrete bents. The Convocation Center will be used for sporting, entertainment and graduation events.

Images Courtesy of William E. Brazley & Associates, Ltd.


Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record Client: IGW Architects Owner: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Location: Urbana, Illinois Completion: 2000

Indoor Football Practice Facility University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

TGRWA provided the structural design, working drawings and construction phase services for the $12,000,000 Indoor Football Practice Facility. The single-story, 65,000 square foot structure houses an 80 yard football practice field.

Copyright 2001—Susan Andrews/SGA Photography

2000 Steel Joist Institute First Place Award

Unique Application of Steel Joists

2001 AISC National Merit Award

2001 SEAOI Excellence in Structural

Engineering Award


Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record Client: Takenaka Corporation (USA) Owner: Amada Chicago Location: Schaumburg, Illinois Completion: 2008

Amada Solution Center

TGRWA provided the structural design, working drawings, and construction phase services for this new corporate facility in suburban Chicago. The 126,000 square foot building includes a sin-gle-story showroom that will be utilized to display equipment and a two-story office wing.

Images Courtesy of Takenaka Corporation (USA)


Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record Client: DLR Group Architects Owner: Benedictine University Location: Lisle, Illinois Completion: 2010

Benedictine University Parking Garage

TGRWA provided the structural design, construction documents and construction phase services for the 4-level parking deck at Benedictine University. The garage is 150,000 square feet in area and accommodates 427 cars. The construction is precast/prestressed concrete frame.


Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record Client: PPKS Architects, Ltd. Owner: Aimco Yorktown, LLC Location: Lombard, Illinois Completion: 2011

Yorktown Apartments Phase 1 Parking Garage

TGRWA provided the structural design, construction documents and construction phase services for the 5-level parking deck with pool deck at the Yorktown Apartments. The garage is 120,000 square feet in area and accommodates 318 cars. The construction is precast/prestressed concrete frame.


Involvement: Structural Engineer of Record for the Deep Foundation System and Basements Client: Desman Associates Owner: Friedman Properties Location: Chicago, Illinois Completion: 2004 Completion: 2003

181 North Clark Parking and Commercial Structure

TGRWA provided the structural design, working drawings and construction phase services for the deep foundations and two basement levels for this new mixed-use project. The constructed building includes retail stores at the street level and 10 floors of parking above. Existing caissons from both the 1959 Greyhound Bus Station and the 1991 Chicago Title and Trust Building were utilized to support the struc-ture which was designed for an eight story addition at a future date. TGRWA also provided a preliminary structural design for a future office addition.

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