CHICAGO, IL — April 5, 2019 — REI Lincoln Park celebrates the grand opening of its new riverfront location this weekend, April 5-7. CallisonRTKL teamed with REI Co-op and R2 Companies on the new 40,000 square foot store at North Kingsbury and West Eastman, on the banks of the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River.
“Together with REI Co-op and R2 Companies we are helping to transform Chicago’s Halsted Triangle from an industrial zone into a vibrant mixed-use live-work-play environment that emphasizes its relationship to the Chicago River,” says Keith Campbell AIA, CallisonRTKL vice president in Chicago.
CallisonRTKL is part of the team charged with developing REI’s store interior as well as the exterior architecture, outdoor patio seating and the series of ramps that will connect to riverfront activities. The new REI location was designed for easy access to the Chicago River and will rent kayaks and paddleboards.
“CallisonRTKL is proud to have had the opportunity to work on another of REI’s transformative projects, connecting the community with the outdoors, even in a dense urban environment,” says CallisonRTKL Vice President Roy Hague, who works in the firm’s Seattle office.
Since 2011, CallisonRTKL has partnered with REI on mainline, small-format and flagship stores including both the REI SoHo and Washington D.C. flagships.
About CallisonRTKL
CallisonRTKL is a global architecture, planning and design practice. Over the last 70 years, we have created some of the world’s most memorable and successful environments for developers, retailers, investors, institutions and public entities. Our work has set us apart as the number one retail design firm in the world and a top-five architecture practice across multiple disciplines and sectors. Under the Arcadis umbrella, we continue to expand our sphere of influence and the depth and breadth of our resources. Our team of nearly 1,500 professionals around the world is committed to advancing our clients’ businesses and enhancing quality of life. callisonrtkl.com
About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of more than 17 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 154 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the free REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. You can take the trip of a lifetime with REI Adventures, a global leader in active adventure travel that runs more than 170 custom-designed itineraries worldwide. The REI Outdoor School is run by professionally-trained, expert-instructors who teach beginner-to advanced-level courses about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.
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