The Shedd Aquarium

  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Size: 162,000 square feet
  • Roof Type: Modified Bitumen
  • Original 1927 Building  
  • Complete roof replacement of this occupied facility with modified bitumen system 
  • Custom logistics required extensive interior precautions to protect animal exhibits and patrons.  
  • Given the challenging access and active crowds all hoisting was done via helicopter.    
  • Vertical expansion; Walsh Construction  
  • A second floor was constructed over the active gallery area.  
  • The vertical addition required installing a new roofing system on the second floor. 
  • After which the existing roof over the first floor was then removed and that space was turned into offices.