Good Karma Sports & ESPN Chicago relocated to the iconic Chicago Board of Trade Building as part of an investment in their employees, operations, and future growth. The move brought their offices and broadcast studios together on a single floor for the first time, creating greater collaboration between teams while providing access to upgraded amenities in one of Chicago’s most recognizable buildings.
Client: Good Karma Sports & ESPN Chicago
Location: 141 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL
Area: 13,000 sq. ft.
Construction Schedule: 14 weeks
THE
WORK
BROADCAST STUDIOS & OFFICE HEADQUARTERS
J.C. Anderson completed a full build-out of the new headquarters, including glass-front offices, open workspaces, conference rooms, a breakroom, and multiple broadcast studios. With a highly coordinated schedule, the team worked closely with Good Karma Sports & ESPN Chicago and their sound engineers to create a modern production environment featuring enhanced acoustic treatments and infrastructure to support new broadcast technology and equipment.
THE
RESULT
Despite an accelerated timeline and complex studio requirements, the project was delivered in time to support the client’s planned equipment installation and transition. Through close collaboration and proactive problem-solving, J.C. Anderson incorporated additional sound-control measures and accommodated late-stage requests to ensure the space met the exact needs of the production team. Today, Good Karma Sports & ESPN Chicago operates from a modern headquarters that brings employees together, strengthens collaboration, and provides a workplace designed for the next chapter of their growth.