MATHER LIFEWAYS SENIOR CAFE CHATHAM NEIGHBORHOOD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2004

This facility is the fourth in a series completed for Mather Lifeways, an Evanston based not-for-profit that advocates for the senior population. Located in a 5,000sf storefront located in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, the facility serves as a neighborhood based administrative outpost as well as a senior services center.

The senior services, which include computer classes, medical assistance, financial counseling, and exercise classes, are offered in the context of a café.

Photos by Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing. General Contractor was South Chicago Workforce.

Cafe Interior

The seating is located below floating acoustical clouds and light fixtures. The serving area is shown to the left.

Plan

Plan view of the cafe. The dining area is situated to the right. The multipurpose room is situated to the left.

Reception

The reception area is flanked by the computer room which fronts the cafe with a broad interior window.

Exercise

The room features pneumatic fitness equipment designed specifically for the needs of seniors

Multipurpose

The existing expanse of curved storefront makes for a brightly lit multipurpose room.