Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park
Advanced Research & Innovation Campus
Project Roles
Planning: Independently completed the Planned Development set under supervision.
Architecture: Quality Control Operations building: Collaborated on preproduction space programming and analysis, supported floor plan development.
Interiors: Office building: Annotated interior drawings, updated door schedules, incorporated Permit set redlines, coordinated & organized material samples.
Project Type
Urban Planning + Science & Technology
Formerly known as the USX South Works site, a new Quantum Campus will be calling this place home. An innovative project involving key players such as Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Clayco, CRG, and Related are making waves to Chicago’s South Side. PsiQuantum will be using this prominent campus for quantum science, computing infrastructure, and learning. This microelectronics park plans to reignite the economic development of the South Side and provides access to major public transportation routes to the city.
Project Location
Chicago, Illinois
Project Year
LJC, 2024 - Present
Project Status
Under construction
Diagrammatic site plan
QC OPS North Exterior Elevation
QC OPS West Exterior Elevation
QC OPS East Exterior Elevation
QC OPS South Exterior Elevation
Submitted as part of the Planned Development set, LJC provided core and shell services for the QC OPS buildings. The QC OPS includes a Data Hall, housing PsiQuantum's equipment, as well as a Preproduction Center.
PsiQuantum's office building provides a distinct visual contrast to the Beta system building, while maintaining seamless programmatic integration.
Welcome: Main entrance of the building, including a boardroom
Lab: Work cafe featuring a viewing window into the QC OPS facility
Workshop: Open office space with a combination of individual focused areas and collaboration zones
Office Floor Plan
Materials palette
Natural feel, raw wood & concrete, metal touches, warm & bright
Open office
Featuring open office workstations, enclosed phone booths, and conference rooms, this space fosters a light atmosphere with a strong connection to nature.
Interior Elevations Samples
Work lounge: Defined by a glazed facade, this sleek interior is filled with abundant natural daylight while capturing expansive landscape views.
Workshop lounge
Welcome: The reception area integrates biophilic elements and curvilinear forms to guide movement through the sequence of spaces.
Work cafe: featuring a viewing window into the QC OPS facility
Work cafe
This microelectronics park plans to reignite the economic development of the South Side and provide access to major public transportation routes to the city.
Illinois Quantum Microelectronics Park (IQMP) breaks ground on September 30th, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Project Disclaimer
This project was initiated during my employment at Lamar Johnson Collaborative and remains in active development.
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