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Restaurant Experience
Selecting an experienced general contractor or construction manager is the
most important decision a restaurant
owner can make as they head into a
new construction, renovation or expansion project. Restaurants are fast-paced
and complex projects where contractor
expertise in plumbing, lighting, HVAC
and kitchen equipment is invaluable
to the success of a project and on-time
completion. ICI is known throughout
the Chicago area and beyond for our
restaurant portfolio and for our talented
team of restaurant construction experts.
Clients
2223 Market Street Café
Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.
Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse
Arnold Palmer Golf Management’s
Fogo de Chao
Rock Bottom Brewery
Presidio Club
Fox Bay Brewing Company
Bagel Street Café
Houlihan’s
Bakersfield Restaurant
Hunan Café
Baskin Robbins
III Forks Steakhouse
Ben & Jerry’s
Martini Park
Boston Market
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
Stir Crazy Enterprises
Brazzaz
Metro Grill
Subway
Butler National Golf Course Clubhouse
Michael’s Soon To Be Famous
Sugar Creek Golf Course Clubhouse
Cantina Laredo
Milano’s Restaurant
Tavistock Restaurants
China Grill
Nacho Fast
Taylor Brewing Company
Club Corp.
Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store
CRO, Inc.
Old Chicago Restaurant
Darden Restaurants
Perry’s Restaurants
Dick Clark Restaurants, Inc.
Planet Hollywood
Disney Regional Entertainment
Plaza Club Dining Room
Uncle Julio’s Hacienda
Dunkin Donuts
Red Robin Restaurants
Xando Cosi, Inc.
ESPN Zone
Restaurant Development Services
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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Savannah’s Restaurant & Tea Room
Smokey Bones BBQ
Specialty Café & Bakery
Texas Roadhouse
The Charleston Club
The Noodle Restaurant
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Perry’s Steakhouse
and Grille
In June 2013, ICI was selected as the
holiday season at Oak Brook Shopping
general contractor for Oak Brook
Center. The project opened on time and
PERRY’S RESTAURANTS
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upscale
the restaurant immediately received a
restaurant, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille.
warm reception among the Chicago
LOCATION
The new high-end steakhouse occupies
dining scene.
Oak Brook, Illinois
the ground level of the Neiman Marcus
Center’s
newest
building on the south side of mall.
ICI was selected from among a
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ARCHITECT
Identity Architects
prequalified group of general contractors
The 11,000 square foot space houses
to construct the restaurant group’s first
both open and private dining, an
location outside of Texas.
expansive curvilinear bar and adjacent
lounge, an impressive wine and liquor
The concept began more than 30 years
storage area, an outdoor patio, as well as
ago as a modest meat market and today
a large smoker for preparing their house
has grown to a premier steakhouse; Oak
specialties.
Brook marks their tenth location.
A
fast-track
project
schedule
was
required in order for the restaurant to
be complete in time for the approaching
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III Forks Prime Steakhouse
Chicago’s III Forks Prime Steakhouse,
marble. The millwork is designed to provide
consolidated restaurant
the first of its kind outside Texas and
for a warm “steakhouse” atmosphere in a
operations
Florida, is a dramatic two-story restaurant
sophisticated, contemporary and urban
that enlivens the new Lakeshore East
design aesthetic.
location
Chicago, Illinois
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architect
neighborhood. III Forks faces the
internal Lakeshore East Park and is seen
There are several dining spaces immediately
by virtually everyone who enters the
accessible from the host stand. The primary
community. As such, it has both indoor
dining area is a long, fluid space along the
and outdoor dining and social spaces that
windows overlooking the Lakeshore East
take advantage of the beautiful tree-lined
Park. To the left of this dining area and
park and the skyline views beyond.
just inside the vaulted ceiling is a dramatic
walnut and marble bar with suspended
Weiss Architects
The primary access street to the Lakeshore
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overhead bottle storage.
East community runs past III Forks’ front
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entrance; providing great visibility for
Surrounding the bar are spaces that allow
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the eatery. The main level of this 16,000
for varied dining styles; from larger tables
square foot interior build-out is the indoor
for parties of 6 or more to intimate booths
restaurant. Once inside, diners are greeted
for small private dining parties. Bold focal
with a material palette comprised mainly
points bookend this dining and bar space.
of walnut, glass, river stone and carrara
At the far west end is a striking fireplace
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III Forks Prime Steakhouse
and at the far east end of the vaulted space
Maintaining the integrity of the building
consolidated restaurant
are two large, glass enclosed wine rooms.
and protecting it from the elements was of
operations
The glass wine rooms are very sleek and
great importance. Additionally, as many as
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contemporary. Substantial use of glass,
fourteen scissor lifts were used at a time for
fine walnut woodwork and imported tile
the construction of III Forks. This created
creates a sophisticated and welcoming
the need for a detailed logistics plan and
atmosphere. Beyond a shuttered partition,
an extreme sense of awareness from the
patrons will find an additional dining
entire project team. Due to the efforts of
space.
the on-site construction superintendent,
the project was successfully completed
A steel and glass staircase with leather-
without a single incident.
wrapped handrails leads guests to a
rooftop patio. . This upper level contains
The project has achieved its goal of
an outdoor restaurant for alfresco dining
creating a beacon for the community
and drinking.
and providing a sophisticated, yet warm
gathering space for its diners.
During constructio, the roof of the
building was opened into order to bring
in larger elements like the steel staircase.
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Bakersfield
West Highland Capital Partners hired
The demolition included removal of three
west highland
ICI under a construction management
existing exterior walls and a complete gut
capital partners
contract to complete extensive demolition
of the interior of this 7,400 square foot
and remodeling of this existing restaurant
existing restaurant.
location
Westmont, Illinois
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architect
WD Partners
in Westmont, Illinois.
The
permit
was
Construction of the new restaurant
expedited
based
incorporated the addition of outdoor
on a phased, fast-track, design and
canopies, a port cochere for outdoor
construction schedule and ICI began
dining and includes a new car drive.
the site work while the shell and interior
The space received all new mechanical
packages were still being designed.
systems, extensive high-end millwork
As design progressed, ICI worked closely
with West Highland Partners and WD
and finishes as well as a temperature
controlled wine room.
Partners to keep the team updated on
any design changes that would affect the
budget and/or schedule.
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Cantina Laredo
Cantina Laredo Gourmet Mexican
restaurant
consolidated restaurant
Restaurant at State and Illinois Streets
point fireplaces are clad in sleek white
operations
in Chicago’s River North neighborhood
limestone. Additional stone fireplaces
is the new flagship of the 35 restaurant
placed throughout the restaurant add to
chain. The first Cantina Laredo outside
the cozy sophistication.
location
Chicago, Illinois
atmosphere.
Two
focal
the southern states, this dramatic 17,000
square foot, two-story restaurant enlivens
The construction of this 17,000 square
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the neighborhood while providing an
foot flagship restaurant presented the
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upscale dining experience for its patrons.
project team with significant challenges.
Substantial use of glass, wood and natural
Located in the heart of Chicago’s bustling
architect
stone create a sophisticated “south-of-
River North neighborhood, the project
Weiss Architects
the-border” atmosphere.
was situated on a very tight urban site.
The significant use of various stones and
Concurrent
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douglas fir tongue and groove wood on
within a quarter mile from the project
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the walls and ceilings creates a warm yet
added to the complexity. One lane of
contemporary atmosphere, augmented by
State Street and one lane of Illinois
custom art work throughout the spaces.
Street was blocked for the majority
All of the materials are complementary in
of the construction duration and
creating the desired flowing and inviting
pedestrians used temporary walk-ways
award
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subway
reconstruction
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Cantina Laredo
on both of those streets due to sidewalk
compaction. The entire site was treated
consolidated restaurant
closures. Due to these circumstances, the
in this manner with varying numbers
operations
importance of job site safe could not be
of vibro-probe holes drilled based on
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understated.
location of bearing elements and slabon-grade needs. This method saved the
Another important feat during the course
owner over $140,000.00 and reduced
of construction was the soil stabilization.
the project schedule by nearly a month.
The project site had been cleared of prior
buildings in the early 1960s and had been
The finished project has a strong presence
used as surface parking in the intervening
within the surrounding community.
years. The foundations and basements of
Both State Street and Illinois Street
previous 19th century buildings littered
are enlivened by the glass walls of the
the site to a depth of eleven feet; below
restaurant and the patio and fireplace
which was soft Chicago clay. Excavating
features. The visibility of the interior of
the entire site and backfilling with
the restaurant from the street creates a
engineered fill was cost prohibitive. The
positive impact on the street scene.
general contractor provided a foundation
solution: leave the underlying fill in place
and improve the fill layers using vibro-
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ZED451
ICI served as Construction Manager for
Downstairs several waiting areas, a
tavistock restaurants inc.
the fast-tracked, complicated, build-out
circular bar, wine room and dining area
of this unique, historic structure into
with a “fire pit” table make ZED especially
ZED451 in Chicago, which opened to
unique. The second floor features more
rave reviews, not only for its food, but
dining and a roof-top bar complete with
also for its unique design.
wooded, cushioned seating, a grassy
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Chicago, Illinois
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architect
CMS Architecture & Design, P.C.
seating area and a skylight that allows
Located in Chicago’s River North
a view of diners below. Floors are of
neighborhood, this historic building has
concrete pavers. Exotic wood finishes
taken on a new life and contemporary
add to the unusual decor.
look. The two-story atrium of steel and
glass is each patron’s first glimpse of this
Because the ZED building is over 100
strikingly modern and tastefully designed
years old, it was extremely diligent in
steakhouse with an international twist.
field measuring all aspects of the area to
ensure that steel and glass for the new
Clean design lines and warm wood
atrium fit to perfection.
overtones combine to give customer’s
a comfortable meeting, mingling and
eating experience.
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Fogo de Chão Chicago
The ICI team is proud to have been a
The renovation of this 12,250 SF
fogo de Chão
part of bringing the concept of Brazilian
building included major interior as
cuisine to Chicago. ICI was chosen
well as exterior rehabilitation. The 35-
location
among a myriad of general contractors
foot entrance tower houses a revolving
Chicago, Illinois
in the Chicagoland area. Fogo de Chão
door. The kitchen, at 3,200 SF, features
had plans to roll-out several restaurants
a rotisserie grille; salad, meat and dessert
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throughout the country and select a local
preparation areas; and large meat and
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contractor in each city. However, because
produce coolers.
the Chicago teaming arrangement with
architect
ICI was so successful, Fogo de Chão
The
Lieber Cooper Architects
selected ICI for the construction on 11
dramatic lighting, dark woods, natural
more of their locations.
polished
interior
stones
remodeling
and
large
featured
murals
depicting Brazilian Gaucho culture.
This particular restaurant represented a
rehabilitation of a former office supply
company (a combination retail and
warehouse space) in the River North
neighborhood.
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Fogo de Chão
Washington D.C.
ICI’s second project for Fogo de Chão
fogo de Chão
Building of Washington, DC, five blocks
is located in the historic Evening Star
from the White House. This two-level,
location
17,000 SF, restaurant was the first
Washington D.C.
project ICI completed as Fogo de Chão’s
Construction Manager. ICI assisted
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the Owner with architectural selection,
Construction Management
managed the proposal and selection
process and held the contract of the
architect
Adamstein & Demetriou
selected firm, Adamstein & Demetriou.
Because of the building’s historical value
and prominence, design was subject
to more than the usual agencies. The
Department of Consumer & Regulatory
Affairs (DCRA), Historic Preservation
approve plans for the building.
Two floors of space afford the restaurant
space for two separate dining areas and
a soaring wine cellar. To accommodate
dining on two floors, ICI installed two
separate grills and two, 26-foot-long
custom-made salad bars. Hanging light
fixtures over both dining rooms create
a soft light, inviting guests to enjoy an
indulgent experience.
As guests approach the building, they
are greeted by a Beaux-Arts style façade,
alluring them into a beautiful space
featuring large murals depicting ranch
life in Southern Brazil.
Review Board (HPRB), the National
Capitol Planning Commission and the
Commission of Fine Arts, all had to
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Fogo de Chão Scottsdale
ICI completed the construction of this
include mahogany, teak and cherry
fogo de Chão
ground-up 12,000 square foot Brazilian
millwork, Mexican mosaic glass tile,
steakhouse in Scottsdale, Arizona within
Brazilian slate, flame patterned powder
location
a tight, 6-month schedule. Prior to
coated metal panels and electric glass.
Scottsdale, Arizona
construction, ICI demolished an existing
restaurant and brought the site to grade.
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This included removal of 2,000 cubic
yards of unsuitable soils followed by
replacement with engineered fill. New
architect
Fitch Architects
sewer, water, electrical and gas services
were installed after capping all existing
services.
Site work included planting 25 foot palm
trees and hundreds of native ground
cover plants around the restaurant. ICI
also installed extensive exterior accent
lighting. The Scottsdale Fogo de Chão
is the company’s 13th United States
location, and the 10th built by ICI.
The building is a steel structure with
metal stud framing, plywood sheathing,
EIFS and a stone and slate facade.
The interior of the restaurant follows
the Fogo de Chão theme of dramatic
lighting, wall murals depicting Brazilian
culture and high-end finishes. Finishes
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Fogo de Chão Miami
In Miami Beach, guests are welcomed
Miami Beach is well known for its
fogo de Chão
into this 11,800 square foot restaurant
rigorous inspection procedures. Many
by a blazing fire at the entrance. On the
companies contract with permitting
location
interior, the stunning décor includes dark
and inspection consultants to aid in the
Miami, Florida
woods, custom-blown glass chandeliers
process. ICI was able to complete the final
and intricate murals.
inspections and occupancy and business
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ICI was initially contracted to perform
only the interior build-out construction
architect
Charles H. Benson & Associates
licenses processes in two weeks, much
quicker than is typical for the area.
for this Fogo de Chão location. However,
after several delays in base building
structural construction, ICI took over
multiple activities in order to expedite
schedule. In addition to the typical high
end finishes included in this location,
ICI rehabilitated the store façade as well
as roadside landscaping and sitework.
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Fogo de Chão
Philadelphia
The Fogo de Chão restaurant ICI
ICI was also able to restore 19 of the 20
completed in Philadelphia was uniquely
antique hand-blown chandeliers that
fogo de Chão
challenging due to the historic nature of
are worth approximately $25,000 each.
the existing building. The scope of work
Each was removed, cleaned, repaired and
for the project required incorporating
reinstalled.
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
typical Brazilian interior fundamentals,
while retaining unique elements of the
The restaurant is located in the former
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structure which were characteristic of
J.E. Caldwell & Company Jewelers at
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Philadelphia architecture 90 years ago.
the corner of Chestnut and Juniper
Streets, scene of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester
architect
ICI was able to restore much of the
Stallone) purchasing a watch for his
DAS Architects
historic interior millwork, particularly
beloved Adrian (Talia Shire) in the 1979
the ornate columns. Where elements
filming of Rocky II.
were not restorable, ICI was able to
create new and matching millwork to the
extent that the difference is not visible to
the naked eye.
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Fogo de Chão
Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Fogo de Chão is located
Throughout
within the former Zipper Building –
construction, ICI worked with the
fogo de Chão
named for its façade that resembles a
Property Manager and Owner to
zipper. The entrance, containing a 12’ x
implement architectural details requested
location
8’ stained glass window depicting Fogo’s
by the landlord into Fogo de Chão’s
Indianapolis, Indiana
signature fire, creates a distinct landmark
exterior façade design. ICI was also
to welcome guests.
tasked with closely coordinating with
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architect
Rowland Design, Inc.
ICI coordinated the build-out of this
10,000 SF, space with existing tenants
the
fifteen
of
the Base Building Contractor to ensure a
tight schedule was met without delay.
on the second and third floors of the
building. ICI was able to successfully
manage disturbance hours and limit
loud noise activities to time frames when
the tenants were closed for business.
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Fogo de Chão
Kansas City
As ICI’s eleventh project for Fogo de
ICI maintained the structural integrity
Chão, ICI completed a build out within
of the space with shoring mechanisms
fogo de Chão
the famous Country Club Plaza in
during construction.
downtown Kansas City.
ICI also replaced the interior slab. Poor
location
During the build-out, ICI was able to
soil and interior pier conditions were
Kansas City, Missouri
restore authenticity to the exterior of
found during excavation, which required
the building by refurbishing finials and
hundreds of additional labor hours.
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incorporating mosaic tiles to match the
historical façade.
architect
The scope of work included a complete
Nearing Staats Prelogar & Jones
structural remodel of the interior, requiring
replacement of the entire structural joist
system. All new steel was placed while
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Fogo de Chão
Minneapolis
The Fogo de Chão in Minneapolis is
be used in a Fogo de Chão restaurant.
located in the famous Hennepin Theatre
Additionally, all underground work
fogo de Chão
District at City Center. ICI completed
had to be performed during off-hours
the build-out of this 9,700 SF space
to ensure the safety of pedestrians and
location
in 23 weeks. Particularly challenging
public property.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
was the installation of a striking new
storefront on two, 2-story, elevations,
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totaling almost 14,000 SF, during a
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brutal Minnesota winter.
architect
Shea Architects
Because of the valuable skills of ICI’s
project management and field staff, the
restaurant was able to re-use existing
hoods
and
mechanical
Being located within a fully operational
returning substantial savings to the
shopping mall, and with parking garage
Owner. In addition, our field staff was
floors directly above and below the space,
instrumental in the installation of the
ICI was faced with multiple challenges.
rotisserie grill at the entrance. By working
The standard charcoal grill used in all
closely with the Mechanical Engineer,
previous locations could not be installed
who was headquartered out-of-state, we
because the kitchen did not have space
were able to determine an interior exit
for the exhaust filtration unit. ICI met
route for the grease duct, as an exterior
this challenge by recommending the
shaft was not an option.
use of a gas grill, the first of its kind to
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Fogo de Chão Houston
The Fogo de Chão in Houston, Texas
to structurally support the die wall of the
fogo de Chão
features a grand dining area with high
entire bar and re-tile the structure during
ceilings, natural Austin stone walls and
one night’s work.
location
Houston, Texas
artwork representing the gaucho lifestyle
and culture in Southern Brazil.
The restaurant’s massive salad bar was
also demolished and replaced in one
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This 12,000 square foot project was a
evening. In order replace the existing
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remodel of an existing Fogo de Chão and
dishwasher in one overnight shift, ICI
a complete overhaul of the HVAC system.
carefully coordinated multiple trades to
architect
The remodel was completed while the
work simultaneously, including electrical,
Jacobs, Carter and Burgess
restaurant remained fully operational.
HVAC and plumbing. Replacement of
In order to successfully complete this
tile and carpet throughout the restaurant
project within the allotted time frame,
was completed in phases to allow for
ICI was tasked with completing many
continual operation.
portions of the project scope overnight.
For
instance,
while
completing
demolition of the tile on the lounge
bar, it was found that the underlying
structure had rotted. This required ICI
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Fogo de Chão Austin
This two-story Fogo de Chão restaurant
The scope of work included adding an
fogo de Chão
is located across from the Austin
elegant glass front lobby (complete with
Convention Center and just blocks
open flame rotisserie) to the building.
location
from the Capitol Building. In just 14
Austin, Texas
weeks, ICI converted an existing, 8,000
SF, Hooligan’s Sports Bar & Grill into
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an exquisite Fogo de Chão, allowing
the restaurant to open in time for the
holiday season.
architect
The Design Authority
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Fogo de Chão
Baltimore
ICI’s fifth project for Fogo de Chão is
During construction, ICI once again
located in Baltimore’s famed and iconic
overcame the challenges of building in
fogo de Chão
Inner Harbor. The large interior space
established locations, with Best Buy
seats 300 guests and includes tables
and Filene’s Basement occupying tenant
suitable for large groups and semi-
spaces just above the restaurant.
location
Baltimore, Maryland
private dining areas. The interior of this
14,000 SF restaurant boasts the dark
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wood panels and colorful murals typical
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of Fogo’s signature style.
architect
The Design Authority
ICI worked diligently for 26 weeks
throughout the spring and summer to
turn this raw space into a Brazilian work
of art for an early fall opening.
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Fogo de Chão Atlanta
Fogo de Chão’s Atlanta location is
to
fogo de Chão
situated in the heart of Buckhead, in the
throughout the construction period. The
City’s uptown district. On the exterior,
scope of work included rebuilding the
a cobalt blue tower displays Fogo’s
entire bar and remodeling the kitchen
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signature churrasqueria grill, inviting
and dining room. Exterior upgrades
Atlanta, Georgia
patrons to view the age-old, fire-grilled,
included a rehabilitation of the existing
cooking process as it still exists in the old
parking lot.
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architect
Fogo de Chão Design Staff
maintain
continual
country. The interior of the restaurant
features a stacked stone fireplace in the
lounge and a magnificent, hard wood
wine wall in the dining room.
ICI remodeled this existing 8,000
SF, space in just 13 weeks. Because of
ICI’s careful diligence and schedule
coordination, the restaurant was able
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operations
Martini Park
ICI was honored to be selected by The
intricate detailing. Each also features
the barish group
Barish Group to serve as the General
an amber stone bar and two limestone
Contractor in the construction of this
waterfalls that can be uplit in custom
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upscale martini bar and restaurant in
colors. Several private booths and a
Chicago, Illinois
the Legends Shopping Center in Plano,
myriad of flat-screen televisions add to
Plano, Texas
Texas; and shortly thereafter, a second
the ambiance of the restaurants with
Martini Park in Chicago, Illinois at 151
their “look” of sophisticated, upscale ski
West Erie Street.
lodges.
Both restaurants were 7,000 SF interior
The Barish Group was well known for
build-outs and both were designed by
its acclaimed Light Night Clubs in Las
the world-renown architect Jeffrey Beers
Vegas and New York and the exclusive
whose credits include Japonais in New
Marquee in New York.
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architect
Jeffrey Beers International
York and Chicago, Rum Jungle in Las
Vegas and Ono in New York.
Both Martini Park restaurants boast
high-end finishes, subdued lighting and
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Rock Bottom Brewery
ICI provided construction management
Upon completion of Phase I, the first
Rock bottom brewery
services for the renovation of this turn-
floor, ICI began construction of Phase II,
restaurants
of-the-century, terra-cotta building in
the second floor - an 8,090 SF banquet
Chicago’s River North area. The scope
facility and roof top deck.
location
of work encompassed the rebuilding of
Chicago, Illinois
seven existing storefronts and turning
During the course of the project, ICI
them into one 30,000 SF bar/restaurant/
provided intense coordination including
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brewery. By providing value engineering
a complete interior demolition with
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services, ICI saved the owner over
major structural modifications.
$350,000 in accepted alternatives.
In the years following the project, ICI
architect
Downing, Thorpe & James
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The project was on a fast-track, 12-
provided ongoing maintenance and
week schedule and the brewery area was
repair work at the facility. Coordinating
completed in just six weeks. ICI’s project
with the City of Chicago, ICI reinforced
management coordinated crews working
the building’s foundations in order to
around the clock to meet the grand
accommodate the neighboring Red Line
opening date.
“El” station expansion.
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Brazzaz
ICI served as General Contractor for
directly from the grill on skewers and
the build-out of this “vanilla box” in
expertly served by Brazilian cowboys. In
location
downtown Chicago for Brazzaz, a
addition, a spectacular salad bar includes
Chicago
Brazilian steak house.
over 40 items, from seafood to pastas.
Vegetarians and those wanting a lighter
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The name Brazzaz means “hot embers”
dining experience may opt for the salad
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and the restaurant lives up to its name.
bar only.
The South American accents of the staff
architect
in this gaucho-serviced, sit-down eatery
Construction of this build-out presented
Parachin Design Studios Ltd.
compete well with the variety of spiced
the project team with several logistical
meats available.
challenges. There was only one entry:
the main elevator; which was not always
In a contemporary setting, the restaurant
available. Working with the base building
features a raised area of Brazilian
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wood, fine Italian tile, intricate glass
entrances. The restaurant was completed
work and a decorative water feature.
on time and within budget parameters.
ICI
established
A showcase grill (churrascaria) is the
kitchen centerpiece that the chef/server
gauchos use to satisfy 280 patrons. A
variety of meats are brought to the table
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China Grill
With renowned sister restaurants in New
panels. Lighting was dramatic. Flooring
becker ventures
York, Miami, Las Vegas and Mexico City,
included portions of veined stone tile as
China Grill in Chicago was bristling with
well as detailed wood-inlaid areas.
location
a high-energy atmosphere and globe-
Chicago, Illinois
spanning cuisine.
China Grill offered an exhibition kitchen,
visible from the main dining floor and
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China Grill had an exotic reputation for
also from the raised platform seating that
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artfully prepared meals amidst a lavish
encircled the restaurant.
decor. This colorful restaurant, housed
architect
in the swanky Hard Rock Hotel, boasted
An expansive bar at the front of the
Yabu Pushelberg
vaulted ceilings, multi-level dining areas
restaurant looked out onto pedestrians
and luxurious and energetic bar and
and traffic on North Michigan Avenue
lounge areas.
Finishes in the 6,000 SF restaurant
were both elegant and edgy. Walls were
lacquered and interspersed with mirrored
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McCormick & Schmick’s
Located at the corner of Rush and
Booths, known as “Snugs,” for up to
mccormick & schmick’s
Chestnut Streets in the renovated
seven guests can be curtained off with
management group
Railroad Union Building, the 13,277
luxurious velvet draperies for privacy.
square foot restaurant and lounge has
Several private dining rooms are available
location
an 8,777 square foot ground floor and a
for special events such as weddings and
Chicago, Illinois
4,500 square foot second floor.
meetings.
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The restaurant features a 350-seat, two-
The
story dining room accented with hand-
constructed to provide an inviting and
crafted mahogany millwork, stained
relaxed atmosphere. This restaurant has
glass and a grand staircase leading to the
its own unique flair.
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architect
Larry Dean Hart
interior
was
designed
and
second floor.
The second floor loft area overlooking
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Warm English racing-car green carpeting,
the bar features live piano music. The
Tiffany-style lamps and framed prints
atmosphere is reminiscent of an old
depict Chicago in its heyday.
fashioned way of dining.
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Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill
Stir Crazy Enterprises and ICI developed
In order to maintain the four-and-a-
stir crazy enterprises llc
a strong relationship while ICI was
half month schedule, ICI planned and
performing renovation and maintenance
scheduled very carefully.
location
Creve Coeur, Missouri
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architect
Knauer Incorporated
projects for the restaurant chain in the
Chicago area.
ICI was conscientious of neighbors who
were conducting business and also made
It was no surprise when Stir Crazy
it a priority to compensate for the limited
requested that the ICI team construct a
site area in which they were required to
new 6,000 SF restaurant that was on a
work. Ordering and delivery of materials
fast track schedule. The restaurant was
and manufactured components were
in Creve Coeur, Missouri and the time
timed very carefully. In addition, trades
frame was135 days.
were scheduled with great care so nearby
businesses were not disturbed.
This
freestanding
building
was
constructed within an already developed
retail area, limiting available space for
staging areas.
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Uncle Julio’s Hacienda
ICI constructed this 9,750 SF restaurant,
work (including the foundation which
uncle julio’s corporation
the second Uncle Julio’s Restaurant to
required both caissons and a reinforced
be built with newly refined prototype
slab) and the asphalt binder placement
designs, in the Fountain Square of
was completed in less than 8 weeks.
Lombard.
Winter protection and temporary heat
location
Lombard, Illinois
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architect
McCarthy Hammers Architects
were provided to keep the progress onBecause the Owner and Architect were
track.
both based out of Texas, ICI’s web-based
project management system Prolog was
The building’s exterior and interior
used extensively as an effective method
finishes have been “distressed” to convey
of collaboration during this project. The
an aged appearance and the feeling of
Daily Work Journal, frequently updated
a Mexican cantina. This was achieved
site pictures and up to the minute
through the use of aged wood products,
weather reports proved to be critical
faux painting and recycled building
in keeping the team in touch with the
materials. ICI was later commissioned
project’s progress.
to remodel the restaurant, integrating
additional Uncle Julio features.
Most of the work was completed
during the winter months. In order to
ensure an on-time completion, all site
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Taylor Brewing Company
Serving in a design/build capacity for
According to Gary M. Taylor, president,
this 8,133 square foot restaurant/micro-
“Your company has provided exceptional
location
brewery, ICI was charged with meeting a
services that not only insured the interest
Lombard, Illinois
very tight deadline to satisfy the owner’s
of the restaurant, but also insured the
occupancy needs.
finished product from design to completion.
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Design / Build
It was completed in budget and on time
Working closely with the architect to
. . . I would not hesitate to recommend
ensure strong communication among
International
architect
team members, ICI was able to deliver the
for their future design and construction
Randy Pruyn Architects
design within two months. Construction
projects.”
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was completed ahead of the 6-month
time frame.
This steel frame, masonry veneer, bar
and micro-brewery has a seating capacity
of 220.
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Red Robin Gourmet
Burgers
ICI was contracted to serve as General
In Algonquin, this 7,055 SF freestanding
Contractor for the construction of
restaurant remained extremely close
Mach-robin llc
two west coast-style burger concept
to schedule despite an unseasonably
restaurants.
rainy fall that caused problematic site
conditions.
location
Schaumburg and Algonquin, Illinois
Located in Schaumburg, interior buildout work for this restaurant was managed
To maintain schedule, ICI’s management,
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in Woodfield Mall. A full bar and large
along with electrical and plumbing
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exhibition kitchen dominates the 5,869
subcontractors, accomplished a four-
square foot site. The existing footprint
day kitchen build out and completed
architect
was expanded to accommodate Red
floor penetrations for installations with
Rengel & Company Architects
Robin’s needs. To remain on schedule,
accuracy and success.
the ICI team overcame unexpected
equipment specification delays and
storm sewer issues.
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Oberweis Ice Cream
and Dairy Stores
Over a period of three years, ICI
The stores tie into the developments’
completed 8 build-outs of Oberweis Ice
electrical supplies, but supplemental
oberweis ice cream & dairy
Cream and Dairy Stores. Each project
panels were also required to service the
was approximately 2,800 square feet and
walk-in freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers
was completed in under 10 weeks.
and limited kitchen equipment. The
location
McHenry, Illinois
Schererville, Indiana
Chesterfield, Missouri
Naperville, Illinois
Evergreen Park, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
millwork package includes ice cream
After the interior underground plumbing
sales counters as well as a service area
was installed and the demising walls
with seating for 30 customers.
erected, the concrete floors were poured
and the quarry tile was placed. The stores
Mokena, Illinois
are tied into the existing HVAC, but new
St. Charles, Illinois
ducts and returns were also installed.
These are exposed in the ceilings of
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several of the locations, but lay-in tile
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was used in several as well.
architect
Aragonia Associates, Weiss Architects
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Dick Clark’s American
Bandstand Diner
ICI was selected to build the first two
In order to accomplish this feat, ICI
Dick Clark Restaurants in the Midwest.
worked diligently; and through skillful
dick clark’s restaurants
The selected locations for the diner
coordination and scheduling was able
were Woodfield Shopping Center in
to condense the original construction
Schaumburg, Illinois and Auburn Hills,
schedule by four weeks.
location
Schaumburg, Illinois
Michigan.
Dick
Auburn Hills, Michigan
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Clark’s
American
ICI completed both projects on-time,
Diner featured furnishings, decor and
despite delays due to the permit processing
memorabilia reminiscent of the 1960’s.
and municipal and mall approval in
Auburn Hills, Michigan. Our ability to
architect
AAD
coordinate the subcontractors was the
key to remaining on schedule.
The client, Dick Clark Restaurants,
Inc, was thrilled to be able to meet
the originally scheduled opening date.
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