Wilde & Greene + Natural Market is a restaurant, bar and fresh foods grocery store that replaces a multi-vendor food court at the Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, Ill. That concept alone struck the jury as worthy of recognition, and the fact that the concept has been superbly executed is ultimately what earned the project the merit of honorable mention. The project’s wood exterior, expansive glass façade and bright green trim offer an understated elegance that beckons shoppers. Inside, reclaimed wood and vintage touches frame the restaurant, which features 18 different gourmet food kitchen stations. The market features a variety of freshly prepared and healthy food options, an expansive dining area, a rooftop bar and an upscale market. Originally 25,000 sq. ft., the new 30,000-sq.-ft. location required demolition of half the existing structure for a fresh foundation to accommodate the rooftop bar and dining area. Wilde & Greene embraces sustainability through its offering organic food items. It also features LED lighting throughout the building to reduce its energy consumption.
Project Name
Wilde & Greene + Natural Market
Location
Skokie, Ill.
Square Footage
30,000
Architect
OKW Architects
GH+A
Developer/Owner
Richtree Market Restaurants Inc.
Credits
Contractor
Graycor Construction
Subcontractors & Vendors
Artlow System
Eliason Corp.
Belle Engineering
Bofo Waterproofing
Built-Best Fence
Cain Millwork
Carney and Co.
Continental Electrical
Fast Wrap
Fe Moran Inc.
Frontrunner Systems
Glander Paving
Guardian Construction
Products
Hartwig Plumbing &
Heating
J&M Tile
Lankford Construction
Litgen Concrete Cutting & Cori
Midwest Brick Paving
Monterey Floor
Covering
Olsson Roofing Co.
OPC Construction
Reb Storage Systems S.S. Schwarz
Construction
Sabo Masonry LLC
SCS of Indiana
Sharlen Electric