WORKCAFE, Steelcase | CHICAGO

8,600 SF

New Workcafe showroom that expanded Steelcase’s footprint on the third floor of the Merchandise Mart.  Designed to foster collaboration, social connections and well-being at work.  The space includes an informal kitchen to welcome guests and a porch oasis to bring the outside in.  Architecture by Shimoda Design Group.

Services included:

• concept exploration, creating narratives and visualizations

• executive presentations

• space planning, schematic design, design development

• integrating technology and space

• collaborating with architect and coordination with contractors

• selection and specification of materials, finishes, furniture and lighting

• construction documents, installation, staging

• design of custom millwork and furniture elements, coordination with shops on fabrication

• graphic art direction for custom artwork printed on fabrics, wall panels

• curating plant, artwork, and accessory creative direction

• collaborating with marketing and PD&L teams on product launches

Awards

• Best of Year Showroom Project 2018

  Interior Design Magazine

• Best of Competition at NeoCon 2018

  International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Contract Magazine

• Best Large Showroom at NeoCon 2018

  International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Contract Magazine