New build

Chicago–based Joffrey Ballet recently chose Graycor Construction to serve as the owner representative on a multimillion–dollar project to build a 45,000–square– foot, mixed–use facility – located in the heart of downtown Chicago – that will become the internationally renowned classical ballet company′s permanent home. The first two floors of the 33–story building – to be named the Joffrey Tower – will consist of retail space, with the mezzanine, third and fourth floors, where the Joffrey Ballet will reside, to house administrative offices and seven state–of–the- art rehearsal studios. Unique acoustical and structural amenities were required in the rehearsal studios to minimize sound transmission and vibration from the dance troupe. Condominiums will be located on floors 9 through 32. The structure also features a green roof. The Joffrey′s new location will greatly benefit and add to the city′s rich cultural district, which currently includes a world–class symphony, opera and theater community.