$160 million O'Hare Airport design contract awarded to joint venture led by renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang

Mayor Lori Lightfoot was not happy with the secretive City Hall selection process that culminated in the choice of renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang to design the new $2.2 billion global terminal at O'Hare Airport that will be the centerpiece of a massive expansion project.

But she apparently was not upset enough to order a do-over.

On Thursday, the Lightfoot administration awarded a $160 million contract to Gang-led Studio ORD.

It's a partnership that includes: Solomon Cordwell Buenz; Corgan; Milhouse Engineering and Construction, and STL Architects.

"As a Chicagoan, I understand deeply the importance of O'Hare to our city's identity. And I am honored that my hometown has provided our team the opportunity to realize a design that can demonstrate Chicago's unique culture, traditions and diversity to visitors and residents alike," Gang, founding principal of studio Gang and leader designer of Studio ORD, was quoted as saying in a news release.

"The new Global Terminal and Global concourse is a critical project for unlocking both O'Hare's potential to be a leader in aviation and Chicago's future success as a contemporary, economically strong and truly global city."

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