We just added new images of the Lofts at Museum Park project to our website, check them out!

marquardt+ (doing work as Design Collaboratives) was approached by Draper and Kramer to update the lobby and reception of one of their recently-built condo buildings. We worked with the existing architecture to update the look of the lobby in a minimally-invasive way, while also being highly impactful. One of the main things addressed was the existing blue- and yellow-stained concrete floor that was cracking. We created a much more fresh look with scintillating shades of warm grey terazzo, while making sure the expansion joints were near the existing cracks in case any more settling took place, so the cracking would not occur again. This color palette was expanded to the entire space, and the minimal existing wood was expanded and stained a deeper hue.

In the reception area, the existing desk was large and cumbersome, so a more sleek, refined desk was designed that functioned smoothly while working with the rest of the space. A textured panel was also stood-off the front side to allow the security guard to maintain vigilance while also blocking them from the harsh Chicago weather that would invade from the nearby entrance. Lighting also was adjusted and updated, to brighten the space and add more drama.

See the rest at our website.

Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards ceremony is tonight, and Tom and Jim are in New York for the event, as the Maya Romanoff Chicago Flagship Showroom is a finalist for best showroom. We’re all very excited and hopeful!

Also finalists in their respective Best Products categories are our friends and clients, Joel Berman Glass Studios and Maya Romanoff. If you happen to see Tom, Jim, Joel, or the Romanoffs, make sure to say hi!

See the rest of the images at our website or the Maya Romanoff case study.

See all the finalists at Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards website.