Justice of the Pies – Chicago, IL

Introduction

Mintropy MEP Company was engaged in the Justice of the Pies renovation project, which aimed to transform a mid-century building into a social-mission driven retail bakery and kitchen. The project had a market focus on the restaurant industry, with a renovation area of approximately 4,600 Sq. Ft.

Mechanical

The mechanical aspect of the project involved several key elements, including the installation of new HVAC systems, ductwork distribution, make-up air distribution ductwork, kitchen exhaust ductwork, toilet exhaust and distribution, general exhaust and distribution, and localized controls. These systems were designed to improve the overall functioning and efficiency of the bakery and kitchen.

Electrical

The electrical scope of the project involved a number of upgrades, including the circuiting of electrical power outlets, the installation of emergency battery units, a fire detection and alarm system, and fire alarm speakers/strobes. These upgrades aimed to improve the safety and functionality of the bakery and kitchen, ensuring that all necessary electrical requirements were met.

Plumbing

The plumbing scope of the project involved several key installations, including the installation of a sanitary drainage and vent system, a domestic water (cold and hot) system, riser diagrams, a new grease basin, a recirculation system, and plumbing fixture specifications. These systems were designed to improve the overall functioning and efficiency of the bakery and kitchen, as well as to ensure that all necessary plumbing requirements were met.

Key Features

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services provided
Services for permit and construction engineering documents
Conversion to commercial bakery, kitchen, retail, back of house offices, storage, and conference room spaces.

Roles

Provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services for permit and construction engineering documents
Renovation of an existing 4,600 Sq. Ft. dental facility into a retail bakery and kitchen
New HVAC, ductwork, and make-up air distribution systems installation
Electrical power outlets circuiting, emergency battery units, fire detection and alarm system installation
Plumbing scope including sanitary drainage and vent system, domestic water (cold and hot) system, and new grease basin installation
Include commercial bakery, kitchen, retail, back of house offices, storage, and conference room spaces.

Summary

Mintropy MEP Company provided comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services for permit and construction engineering documents, which included the renovation of the approximately 4,600 Sq. Ft. existing dental facility. The renovated facility included commercial bakery, kitchen, retail, back of house offices, storage, and conference room spaces.