Tribune Tower Complex Redevelopment
Chicago, IL
Project details
A massive historic renovation project that transformed the historic tower and was awarded the SEAOI Best Renovation / Retrofit Project in 2022.
TGRWA, LLC
Individualized Service. Practical, Safe, Affordable Solutions.
About the firm
TGRWA (Tylk, Gustafson, Reckers, Wilson, Andrews) is a structural engineering practice based in Chicago, Illinois. Evolving from Tylk, Gustafson and Associates, Inc. which dates back to 1979, it provides structural engineering designs and solutions across a broad spectrum of projects. Serving commercial, institutional, residential, healthcare, and government clients, it delivers innovative and cost-effective structural systems for new construction, renovations, investigations, and feasibility studies.
- Established
- 2000
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering
People
Kevin WilsonPrincipal
Jon AndrewsPrincipal
David NickellPrincipal
Michael JusticePrincipal
Peter DanosPrincipal
Capabilities
New Construction
Providing complete structural engineering and design for new buildings and structural systems, using materials like steel, concrete, and light gauge framing.
- Steel Frame Design
Engineering steel-framed structures, including moment frames for lateral support.
- Concrete Structural Design
Designing reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structural systems.
- Light Gauge Framing
Engineering light gauge steel framing and shear wall structures.
Renovation & Rehabilitation
Assessing, restoring, and modifying existing structures to prolong their life cycle or adapt them for new uses.
- Structural Restoration
Restoring and upgrading the structural capacity of aging or damaged buildings.
- Structural Element Repair
Developing detailing and solutions to repair structural elements.
Structural Investigation
Analyzing existing structural conditions, identifying structural distress, and performing forensic engineering reviews.
- Structural Condition Assessment
Performing site evaluations to document and report on structural integrity.
- Forensic Structural Analysis
Investigating structural performance issues and identifying failure causes.
Feasibility Studies
Evaluating structural options and viability during the pre-design phase of development projects.
Value Engineering
Optimizing structural systems to reduce construction costs while maintaining structural safety and performance.
Peer Reviews
Performing independent third-party reviews of structural engineering designs to verify compliance and safety.
BIM & CAD Services
Utilizing modern digital modeling and drafting tools to produce precise structural drawings and coordinate designs.
- BIM Production
Developing comprehensive building information models for structural coordination.
- Structural CAD Drafting
Creating detailed engineering drawings using computer-aided drafting software.
Industries
Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Senior Living · Hospitality · Historic Preservation · Education · Religious · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Healthcare · Government · Public Safety · Data Centers · Mission Critical Facilities
Projects
Northlight Theater
Evanston, IL
Project details
A new 25,000-square-foot steel-framed theater facility with a central auditorium, rehearsal spaces, and storage.
Tyndall Lodging
Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
Project details
A 220,000-square-foot, five-story federal lodging facility providing 360 hotel rooms.
Ema Restaurant
Glenview, IL
Project details
Structural engineering design for a 7,200-square-foot single-story steel-framed building utilizing steel moment frames and light gauge shear walls.