Williams Architect’s Remodel Overview

25,000+ SF Commercial Office Renovation

15-Story Professional Building | Itasca, Illinois

Project Overview

TH & Max Construction completed a multi-scope renovation and finish upgrade within a 25,000+ square-foot office located in an active 15-story professional building. The project required careful scheduling, extensive surface protection, and close coordination to complete high-detail work without disrupting surrounding tenants.

Scope of Work

The renovation included selective demolition, construction of a new interior wall, cabinet replacements, and structural backing for wall-mounted televisions in six offices. Our team also completed full interior painting throughout the office, installed a custom turf ceiling system, and fabricated six architectural walnut slat feature walls.

Complex Access and Controlled Execution

The office’s finished desk systems extended around much of the perimeter, preventing the use of conventional lifts for painting upper walls and ceiling lines. To overcome the restricted access, we built and continuously repositioned three scaffold systems using 16-foot planks.

Carpet, desks, tables, fixtures, and surrounding finishes were fully protected throughout construction. Portions of the work were also completed during restricted and off-hours to limit noise and disruption within the occupied building.

The custom turf ceiling required precise layout, concrete drilling, and secure fastening. All supporting tracks and channels were pre-painted before installation to produce a clean, finished appearance while reducing on-site work.

Custom Walnut Feature Walls

Six custom walnut slat walls were fabricated using more than $10,000 in raw walnut lumber. We sourced 16-foot boards to minimize visible seams and carefully transported them through the building’s limited access points.

Every slat was individually sanded, double-stained on all sides, cut to its final dimensions, and refinished at each exposed end. Because no wall backing was available, the slats were adhesive-bonded and strategically fastened to keep attachment points concealed. Precise ¾-inch spacing was maintained throughout each installation to create a consistent architectural finish.

Project Outcome

Despite demanding access conditions, restricted work hours, extensive protection requirements, and a compressed schedule, the project was completed on time. The finished office combines a refreshed interior, specialty ceiling elements, and custom architectural woodwork—all delivered with controlled execution and close attention to detail..