Is this the dilapidated Thompson Center?
Is this the dilapidated Thompson Center?
Among many issues, the glass used for the exterior was less than design specifications, to cut costs.
This added to the air conditioning demands, massively.
Besides cooling the AC acts like the defrost in your car to remove condensation from the windows, unfortunately, this one does not.
The condensation drips on everything, now mold grows on everything.
IIRC the AC system was replaced in year one, at a huge cost. Replacement glass is more than the building is worth.
Rauner has wanted to dump it from day one.
He lacks the muscle.
Yes, that’s the building.
Yes, it is.
It has been poorly maintained and it looks quite dirty for a building that was brand new thirty years ago.