Midwest

LOMBARD, ILL. — Leopardo Cos. Inc. has completed its 68,000-square-foot renovation of the AMC Yorktown 18 featuring AMC Red Kitchen in Lombard. The renovation was part of AMC Theatres’ strategy to enhance the overall moviegoing experience by updating several theater locations throughout its circuit. Leopardo has completed projects for the company at several locations across the country, including the AMC 600 N. Michigan 9 in Chicago. The AMC Yorktown 18 renovation consisted of the demolition and renovation of auditoriums, lobby and restrooms, as well as box office, guest services and concession areas. The auditoriums were also upgraded to include power reclining seats with tables to accommodate fast-casual dining. The renovation also included the build-out of an AMC Red Kitchen, one of only two AMC locations in the United States to feature the dining concept. The concept allows guests to enjoy a meal during a movie from their power recliner. MacGuffins, a bar and lounge that serves specialty cocktails, beer and wine, was also added during the renovation. Leopardo served as general contractor and worked in collaboration with owner’s representative Jones Lang LaSalle and BRR Architecture to complete the project.

DEERFIELD AND WESTCHESTER, ILL. — Reed Construction has completed two build-outs for Arden Realty in the metro Chicago area. In the first project, Reed Construction completed a 2,500-square-foot renovation to the Star Lite Café within the Deerfield office property located at 520 Lake Cook Road. Construction featured the installation of a new ceiling and lighting as well as millwork cabinetry, point-of-sale stations and walk-in coolers. In the second project, Reed completed an interior build-out at Lifestart Fitness Center located at 2 Westbrook Corporate Center in Westchester. The project included a 1,100 square foot build-out of the existing space, which included the addition of a new locker room area with tile showers, solider surface vanities as well as new lockers. Reed’s Jason Gunderson was the principal and Jon Zawiski was the project manager for both Arden projects. Legat Architects provided architectural services for the projects.

DEERFIELD, ILL. — Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) has arranged the lease of 14,500 square feet at 500 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield. Market6, a provider of web-based retail collaboration applications, will occupy space within Corporate 500, a four-building office complex that includes more than 700,000 square feet of Class A office space. Market6 relocated to this space from a property at 9 Parkway North Blvd. in Deerfield. The firm also maintains an office in Cincinnati, Ohio. NGKF’s Brian Reaney and Paul Buckingham represented Market6 in the lease.