MPC

140, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States

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MPC

140, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Firm

Type

Commercial › Office

YEAR

2009

The Metropolitan Planning Council is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for responsible urban planning. In relocating their headquarters to the historic Marquette Building, they saw an opportunity to create a space that balanced historical context and contemporary function, not unlike their mission.CHALLENGESReflect the values of an organization dedicated to intelligent planning.Create a workspace that supports teamwork.Accommodate large group presentations without adding significant area to the requirement.SOLUTIONThe office reflects MPC’s values by balancing historic elements of both the building and their art collection with contemporary detailing and a goal to obtain LEED Gold certification.Organized into workspaces that facilitate teamwork, the richly textured open office is bathed in natural light.The reception workstations welcome guests with an embracing gesture. Salvaged oak planks provide warmth in both ceiling and column elements.Clear glazed partitions at private offices share daylight and views as well as encourage interaction with staff.A well-planned meeting zone enables the conversion of three distinct meeting rooms into an auditorium for large public presentations.