Bowa Construction is providing general contracting services for LYTE Collective’s new LYTE Lounge, a community center dedicated to providing social services for Chicago’s youth in situations of poverty and homelessness. The nearly 13,000 SF renovation includes the conversion of two existing, connected buildings into the new community center and will boast a music studio, library and workspace; exercise room; creative room; lounge; community room; performance stage; educational spaces including a computer lab; conference room; and flexible workspace. Additional scope of work includes the removal of existing finishes and boiler heating systems, as well as installation of new partitions, wall and ceiling finishes; forced air heating and cooling systems; electrical and plumbing upgrades; new membrane roofing systems; new exterior windows; and select building facade replacement.