The goal of the 1060 Project was simple: to preserve the beauty, charm and historic features of Wrigley Field that fans have cherished for more than a century, while upgrading the overall gameday experience. The project team brought local and national experience working on historic facilities and respected its responsibility to maintain the unique atmosphere of the park.
The Cubs and the project team were inspired by the one-of-a-kind experiences Wrigley Field provides: walking up the stairs and seeing the lush, green field; tracking the game's progress via the iconic, hand-operated scoreboard; measuring the time of the year by the amount of ivy covering the brick outfield walls. Fans cherish the Wrigley Field Marquee on the park's exterior and the sightlines to the field, which are unmatched by any other ballpark in baseball.
To ensure the integrity of the Friendly Confines was maintained throughout all phases of the restoration, the design team visited a number of iconic ballparks and stadiums -- including Fenway Park, Dodger Stadium and the Rose Bowl – that also underwent major renovations in recent years. These efforts, in addition to countless hours of research on Wrigley Field and its history, were performed before starting the construction.
The goal of this project was to make sure we preserve and protect Wrigley Field for future generations, improve the gameday experience for fans and provide the Cubs with the resources they need to field a winning team. To do this the right way, we assembled a project team with a passion for the local Chicago community, coupled with vast experience around the globe.
Learn more about our all-star design and construction team.