Featured Project:

The Wrigley Building

From the ground-breaking in 1920 to a recent multimillion-dollar renovation, this Chicago landmark has evolved into a state-of-the-art business environment commanding the gateway between Michigan Avenue, the Loop, and River North.

As part of its renovation, RestoreWorks was entrusted to restoratively clean the signature white terra cotta exterior. Special thanks to Bulley & Andrews Masonry Restoration for the opportunity to work on this architectural gem.

Featured Project:

Chicago Theological Seminary

During the restorative cleaning of the oldest institution of higher learning in Chicago, RestoreWorks removed the heavy carbon deposits from the building exteriors by water misting and low-pressure washing.

Interior limestone surfaces were chemically cleaned using mild detergents and hand scrubbed with soft brushes. All adjacent interior surfaces were protected during the entire cleaning process.

The carved and in-painted ornate column capitals were restoratively cleaned and in-painted by RestoreWorks craftsmen to restore the original colors.

Featured Project:

Chicago Athletic Association

After years of uncertainty, the historic building was saved in 2012 and transformed into a luxury hotel (now known simply as the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel) that is high on both design and amenities. As part of that transformation, RestoreWorks restoratively cleaned the ornate limestone and brick facades.

Every inch of the dirty limestone was misted and hand scrubbed with soft brushes to gently remove one hundred-plus years of dirt, carbon, and other contaminants.

Special thanks to Bulley & Andrews Masonry Restoration for including RestoreWorks in this prestigious and architecturally-significant project.