Mark your calendars: September 11 is shaping up to be a day you’ll want to remember. QC Facades and Centerline are teaming up to host the QC Experience in Chicago, a behind-the-scenes look at two projects that prove our rainscreen systems aren’t just façades, they’re real statements of style and performance.
First stop: Northwestern Medicine in Bronzeville. This sleek healthcare project, designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, shows how modern panel systems can deliver both durability and design elegance. The building stands as a new neighborhood landmark, and the woven look of the perforated, custom-bronze panels wrapping the exterior anchor that presence.
Next up: The Reed at Southbank. Designed by Perkins&Will, this residential tower rises over the river with serious style. QCglass panels with a custom-printed linear pattern give the exterior a subtle texture, turning a stroll along the riverwalk into a mini design lesson.
But QC Experience is more than just sightseeing… it’s all about conversations. Expect plenty of discussion about performance, aesthetics, panel durability and what happens when design intent meets installation reality. It’s a chance for architects and installers to compare notes, because sometimes the best lessons come from swapping stories on site, not flipping through spec sheets.
Here’s the kicker: this tour happens the day before the Facades+ event in Chicago, the industry’s leading series of architectural events focused on façade systems, of which QC Facades is a sponsor. Think of QC Experience as the opening act: a chance to see real-world projects up close before diving in to wider façade conversations with the industry’s leading voices.
So bring your questions and get ready to see what happens when design ambition meets construction know-how. Chicago, the QC Experience is coming your way.