Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA)

Today's JGMA project from the archive is ZED Technology Center (2015)! Designed for the Special Economic Zone of Mariel, a free trade zone in Cuba created to attract foreign investment, the ZED Technology Center aimed to provide a holistically unified experience for all employees. By blending light industrial workspace with a high-tech contemporary office environment, the project was envisioned as a beacon for the entire ZED district and a symbol of progress for Cuba. #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Cuba

Don't miss Juan Gabriel Moreno this Thursday at the Chicago Architecture Center's first Design News Roundtable of the year! Hosted by Dario Durham (77 Flavors of Chicago), this roundtable will feature Juan alongside Juan Sebastian A. (Elevated Chicago ETOD), Elizabeth Blasius (Preservation Futures) and Cecile De Mello (TEAMWORK ENGLEWOOD) as they explore the latest developments shaping Chicago’s neighborhoods and discuss how design is influencing the city’s diverse communities. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gQNz5f7a #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Chicago

We are excited to share one of our upcoming projects: the expansion of Gads Hill Center! JGMA has been honored to collaborate closely with Gads Hill Center on the development of their Early Learning Center, which has been a vital resource for children and families in Brighton Park since its opening in 2019. Phase I brought new life into a long-vacant building, transforming it into a vibrant hub designed to meet the community’s evolving needs. Building on this foundation, Phase II will focus on renovating the second floor to create spaces for after-school programs and flexible areas for staff collaboration. This expansion continues Gads Hill Center’s mission of providing educational empowerment and community support. #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Chicago

The Neal Math Science Academy serves as a symbol of educational excellence, pride, and resilience for the youth of North Chicago. Rooted in the community's need of feeling visible, JGMA's design brings to life a vertical school—creating a space where students gain visibility within the city and foster a deeper connection to their surroundings as they progress. Balancing preservation with innovation was a key challenge, resulting in a design that honors the school's history while providing a forward-looking educational environment for learning and growth. North Chicago Community Unit School District 187, IFF (CDFI), AbbVie, Gilbane Building Company, BOWA Construction, Blackwood Group, BrainSpaces (Amy Yurko), David Mason + Associates (DMA), Tgda Landscape Architecture, Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction, American Structurepoint Photography credit: Angie McMonigal Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dDwUSN_H #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #NorthChicago

Today's JGMA project from the archive is Reimagining Wellness in Humboldt Park! At the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) in 2015, JGMA presented the project "Reimagining Wellness in Humboldt Park". Inspired by the CAB's mission to show how creativity and innovation can transform our daily lives, our team reimagined a unique void within Humboldt Park–a neighborhood shaped by its predominantly Latino population, economic challenges, and history of marginalization. Focusing on Humboldt Park Health Hospital (formerly known as Norwegian American Hospital), our design team envisioned a new wellness-centered framework that connects the hospital to the rhythm of everyday life in the community, creating a link between healthcare and the people it serves. #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Chicago

The Brighton Park Neighborhood Network (BPNN) project is making exciting progress, with the recent completion of the precast installation. Serving as the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council's first-ever headquarters and community center, BPNN is designed to be a welcoming, accessible, and essential hub for daily life in the neighborhood. This project embodies community pride, creating a space that truly belongs to and empowers the community it serves. baso, Ltd. Blackwood Group LLC United Way of Metro Chicago The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering GLOGER ENGINEERS LIMITED #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Chicago

We are thrilled to share that state government departments have officially moved into the new state office building! Located in Springfield, this project introduces a forward-thinking mall ecosystem that redefines the modern workplace. With a strong focus on wellness and energy-efficient environments, it promotes collaboration, productivity, and innovation. Illinois Capital Development Board Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Illinois Department of Central Management Services #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Springfield

The Lurie Children's Pediatrics in Uptown Refresh is a transformative project driven by purpose and commitment to the surrounding community. This renovation reflects a deep understanding of what it means to create spaces that provide care, comfort, and meaningful connections while celebrating the vibrancy of the neighborhood it proudly serves. Redefining what pediatric environments can be, the project introduces secure and inclusive spaces where design meets functionality. Prioritizing comfort, collaboration, and intuitive wayfinding, it ensures that every patient, family member, and staff member feels empowered and embraced. Remaining true to the spirit of the Lurie Children’s brand, this comprehensive renovation reimagines how care is delivered and experienced. Setting a new standard for pediatric care in Uptown, this project exemplifies how innovation, inclusivity, and community impact can be woven into the very fabric of healthcare—uplifting the well-being of everyone it serves. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Skender Henricksen #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Chicago

Today's JGMA project from the archive is the International Business Center (2015)! The International Business Center responds to the need for a public marketplace that connects food, culture, and economic activity–essential elements of a thriving, full-cycle marketplace. Located along the Chicago River, the design expands on the concept of a closed-cycle market by integrating sustainable features, including a system that repurposes organic waste and what would have been the largest green roof in the city of Chicago. Being at the crossroads of some of the largest Hispanic, Asian, and European communities, the International Business Center was envisioned as a modern American market, designed to bring together people, function, and culture. #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Chicago

Grace Manor is designed to bring vibrant and energetic spaces back to the North Lawndale neighborhood, symbolizing a new era of progress and hope–just as Route 66 once did. With Chicago's cold weather in full swing, the construction team has been focusing on the interiors. Partition walls are being primed for painting, and light fixtures are being installed. Meanwhile, work has begun on installing the storefront wall on the north side of the building. East Lake Burling Builders, Inc. GRACE AT JERUSALEM CDC #Architecture #Design #LatinxArchitect #Chicago