Skender Begins School Conversion Project in Chicago’s Chatham Neighborhood

CHICAGO — Skender has started construction on the conversion of the former Soft Sheen building into a middle and high school for Perspectives Charter Schools (PCS). The 100,000-square-foot building is located at 8522 S. Lafayette Ave. in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood. The project will include classrooms, two gymnasiums and an auditorium with staircase seating. Skender is working with Perkins + Will and ConopCo Project Management. Completion is slated for August. Founded in 1997, PCS is one of the first charter schools in Illinois. PCS manages tuition-free public schools for grades 6-12 in the Auburn Gresham, Bronzeville and South Loop neighborhoods. Soft Sheen was a hair care products company that was acquired by L’Oreal.