First Bank of Oak Park
Location: Oak Park, IL
Work area: 7,000 square feet
Architect: Tilton, Kelly & Bell and
Lydia Wang & Associates

The owner of First Bank of Oak Park wanted to give something back to the community with the renovation of their facility while creating better visibility for the bank, which is located in the middle of a commercial block. A massive site work package and renovation provided a fresh greeting for customers and broadened commercial banking operations.

Project description:
• Interior and exterior renovation including a 2,000-square-foot addition that more than doubled the size of the existing bank

• Revitalization of the interior while building better street visibility for the exterior of the facility

• Construction of a luxurious fountain entryway

• Addition of a drive-up window

Project highlights:
• Spectacular lighting splashes the bank and plaza with a welcoming glow at night

• Multi-level masonry fountain adds class and elegance

• Stunning steel and glass canopy

• Tuscany limestone columns supporting a rolled pergola

• Nearly 11,000 square feet of brick pavers

Services provided:
• General contracting
• Budgeting
• Estimating
• Value engineering
• Self-performed Carpentry; General labor and demolition; Millwork