THE MART Marketing Suite

5th Floor
37,500 square feet

The concept for this space was to celebrate the history of the Mart and existing architecture while layering in new clean, sophisticated design elements. The contrast between the building’s Art Deco features and the modern office aesthetic comes together in urban eclectic design. Our team preserved exposed concrete columns (including paint marks) and exterior brick, and complemented their rustic fish with angled geometries, minimalist millwork, and classic finishes, like tweed and marble. Layers of artwork and accessories add pops of color, adding to a casual, contemporary feel. Since the suite was in the Merchandise Mart, a building known for showrooms, the majority of the finishes, furniture, and flooring can be found in the building.

The suite’s deep floorplate meant natural light was limited. Leaning into what the space provided, the designers created moody focus spaces in these more remote areas, while placing communal lounge spaces and open office seating near the windows. Circulation also had to be organized to guide users through the space. This was addressed through strong corridors, designed with changes in flooring material and playful lighting.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

ARCHITECTURE
Acoustic baffles
Custom feature wall

FURNITURE
Main: Haworth
Ancillary: Bernhardt, Pedrali, Blu Dot, Enwork

PHOTOGRAPHY
Kendall McCaugherty, Hall + Merrick + McCaugherty Photographers

2022