Obama Presidential Center 

Chicago, IL

The new Obama Presidential Center, located along the lakefront in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park, redefines what a Presidential Library can be. The multi-building campus will include a museum, library, theater, athletic center, and a variety of outdoor gathering spaces, all supported by underground parking. Designed to inspire learning, community, and civic engagement, the Center will serve as a vibrant cultural destination for generations to come.

AltusWorks is proud to be the Building Envelope Commissioning Agent for this landmark project. Our team is responsible for the detailed review and analysis of the owner’s project requirements, basis of design, and design documents to help support the performance and long-term durability of the project. Specifically, our scope is focused on verifying the design, detailing, and integration of the building’s air, vapor, water, and thermal barrier systems across all enclosure assemblies, including green and flat roofing, curtain walls, windows, and doors. In addition, we are overseeing system testing and quality assurance activities such as mock-ups and in-situ performance testing to verify that systems are properly installed and meeting their performance criteria.