Spencer Stuart Chicago Consulting

Chicago, IL, United States

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Spencer Stuart Chicago Consulting

Chicago, IL, United States

Type

Commercial › Office

YEAR

2010

SIZE

25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

A global executive search consultancy based in Chicago,
Spencer Stuart recently moved its headquarters to four floors of a new glass
skyscraper along the Chicago River. In its new headquarters, Spencer Stuart
sought to express both its global reach and the local, intimate nature of its
services.
The form and symbolism of the Trunnion Bascule bridges
along the Chicago River was used throughout the space to celebrate multiple connections:
among employees; between clients and job candidates; from Spencer Stuart to
Chicago to the world. Underscoring this motif
is a direct view of the bridges, which can be seen through south-facing windows
in the reception area. The metaphor of the bridge encompasses the connection
and movement of people through space.
At the landing of the monumental staircase, 13
color-changing LED-strips represent the time-zones where Spencer Stuart has
offices and tracks the sun in those zones.
Throughout the day, colorful wave patterns emerge, signifying the energy
that moves through the firm and its clients worldwide.
To maximize
confidentiality, the space plan controls views, acoustics, and circulation,
while remaining functionally intuitive. In a similar discreet vein, finishes
are subtle yet luxurious, giving the space the air and function of premier hospitality environment.