Chicago, Illinois
Restoration
Architect
JLK ArchitectsChicago, Illinois
General Contractor
Berglund Construction - Restoration DevisionChicago, Illinois
Sheet Metal Contractor
Daprato Rigali Studios, IncChicago, Illinois
Owner
St. Nicholas CathedralChicago, Illinois
A defining landmark in Chicago's Ukrainian Village, the 112-year-old St. Nicholas Cathedral features thirteen iconic copper domes rising 167 feet above street level. Recognized for its Neo-Byzantine Baroque style, the Cathedral underwent a major exterior restoration to preserve its architectural integrity. Having resisted over a century of harsh environmental exposure, the highly detailed and ornamented copper cladding on all thirteen domes was replaced, requiring masterful craftsmanship. Transept and rose windows were reconstructed, replacing badly deteriorated wood with structural steel and decorative copper cladding for durability. The project—led by JLK Architects, Berglund Construction, and Daprato Rigali Studios, Inc—used traditional techniques and modern technology to restore the Cathedral's historic character, ensuring its role as a cultural beacon for future generations.
