Evanston gets green community center with local ties
October 1, 2007
Building Design and Construction
The Boocoo Cultural Center and Café in Evanston, Ill., was built to foster community connections. The 5,000-sf facility, formerly a gas station, grocery store, and dollar store, now offers a 125-seat performance space, music school, recording studio, and an organic café. Sustainable elements include: permeable pavers, insulation made from recycled blue jeans, and a geothermal energy system. The center was built by Community Builders of Evanston, with studioVIM as architect for the project, which was completed in July.
