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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Architect: Environ Inc.
Client: The Zipatoni Co.
General Contractor: Hensley Construction Inc.
Consultants: Cosentini & Associates (engineering); Kelly Erbschloe (industrial designer)
Photographer: © Anthony May Photography
The client’s notion of an unorthodox working environment for its creative force found brilliant expression in this 25,000-square-foot interior build-out. Utilizing raw materials including milled steel, concrete, unfinished drywall, and exposed metal raised flooring to establish a hard, industrial character, the design invites office inhabitants to “color” and “soften” their own environment. This brave concept results in an imaginatively fun—but absolutely adult—workplace. Novel use of garage doors to enclose conference space opens up the floor plan to a central lounge and client area featuring a full bar, kitchen, and café seating, while available natural light is reserved for open offices.
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