As part of the renovation of the 12,000 sqft (1100 sqm) lobby and entrance to this office building, the existing wood ceiling was replaced with a luminous stretch ceiling to meet the design goal of creating a “brighter and more pleasing environment”.

The lobby renovation was the result of the owner’s desire to make this office building in downtown Chicago more competitive in order to attract new tenants and improve the experience of its existing leaseholders. Upon completion of the project a new tenant with 800 employees moved into the building taking up space on six floors, much of which had been vacant for years.

A key design goal was to create a more open and natural environment through the use of better lighting. Glazing was added to the outer walls to allow daylight within and a luminous ceiling was installed to act as a continuation by replicating the natural feeling illumination in the interior space.

ARCHITECT/INTERIOR DESIGN: Epstein Global
OWNER: Piedmont Office Realty Trust
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: J.C. Anderson Inc.