J.C. Anderson Completes 82,000 SF Office Renovations in Chicago

CHICAGO — J.C. Anderson Inc. has completed an 82,000-square-foot office build-out for Havas Worldwide at 36 E. Grand Ave. in Chicago. The project included renovating the entire third and fourth floors to create an open floor plan. Features of the new space include 17-foot exposed ceilings, a winding staircase to connect the two floors as well as high-end finishes throughout. J.C. Anderson installed a “town hall” area for full company gatherings with expandable bleachers, a broadcast studio, spray-painting station and in-office bike racks. The firm also coordinated the installation of a state-of-the-art AV system throughout the office. Project Executive, Seth Erlich, led the construction team along with Darrel Panfil as project superintendent. Gary Lee Partners provided the architectural services and the construction manager was Mace North America. Founded in 1991, Havas Worldwide is an integrated marketing communications agency headquartered in New York.