PHOENIX PROJECT
Bounding swords
INNOVATION-FOCUSED
Bringing art and activism into the workplace, this nonprofit’s dual office and exhibition space is anchored by cornerstone beliefs.
Bounding Swords, is a grassroots organization focused on community building through creative projects around Chicago. Merging public exhibition space with a functioning nonprofit workplace, the design team created an innovative setting to support education, art, and social justice.
Founded in Austin Texas by a retired architect, the Chicago office includes enough square footage that they can grow over the next five years. Much of the staff works remotely on project sites about 50% of the time, and utilizes free address work areas when in the office. A few desks are assigned to administrative support who need more personal space, and work remotely less often. The plan is organized into six team neighborhoods, each with desks, and several huddle rooms that can be used as private offices if needed by director-level staff. A powerful mural wraps the core perimeter and helps guide circulation and wayfinding.
Four monochromatic spaces dedicated to artmaking, education, productivity, and mindfulness, fill the light-filled corners of the suite, each representing different angels of self-care and community building. Two revolving exhibition spaces, one for interactive installations, and the other for the central storytelling mural, are open for public viewing, which helps the nonprofit expand their network, and garner new volunteers and financial support.
The vibrant palette features meaningful colors chosen for their connotations and their reflection of the spirit of Sounding Boards.
74%
of professionals expect remote work to become standard.
-Growmotely 2020 survey
Highly saturated cornerstones help users to realize opportunities for expression and reflection, guiding employees and visitors alike to engage this place of groundbreaking work in new ways.
DESIGN TEAM | Amber, Wiktor, Carla A, Kelsey, Jordan
LOCATION | Fulton Market. 1201 W Lake, 3rd Floor. 23,887 RSF
WORK STYLE | Teams work remotely 50% of the time, and in a free address setting, and administrative staff has assigned workstations, working remotely one day a week.
PRODUCTS I Height-adjustable Teknion Workstations | Custom Art Easel by Icon Modern | Hightower Kilo Islands | Halcon Nesting Training Table | Coalesse Portrero415 Standing Height Table | Coalesse Portrero415 Standing Height Table
ARCHITECTURE | Custom Folding Murphy Desk | Custom Ceiling Plant Canopy | Custom Curtain Walls with Center Pivot Doors | Interactive Area - Metal Structure with Digital & Interactive Art : Custom Mural Installation by Local Artists
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