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The Jury
Nila Leiserowitz, Assoc. AIA, FASID
Gensler
Santa Monica, California
Lewis Goetz, AIA
Group Goetz Architects PC
Washington, D.C.
Victor Saroki, FAIA
Victor Saroki & Associates Architects PC
Birmingham, Michigan



Offices of Thornton Tomasetti Engineers



Location
Chicago, IL
Architect
Garofalo Architects
Client/Owner
Thornton Tomasetti Engineers
General Contractor
Interior Alterations
Consultant(s)
Anton Metalworks Inc. (steel fabrication); Nuveau Designs Inc. (millwork)
Photographer
Jon Miller © Hedrich Blessing

This is a wonderful example of office space that conveys the client’s identity while providing an appropriate work environment. The internationally recognized structural engineering firm wanted to make a forward-looking statement with their full-floor location in the Chicago Information Technology Exchange building. The open plan features communal work and conference areas in locations normally occupied by corner offices. Ceiling canopies that fold and curve serve to visually tie together the different ceiling, wall and workstation treatments.