UrbanWorks
The National Building
Address
125 S. Clark St., Suite 2070
Neighborhood
Downtown
Building
D.H. Burnham & Co., 1907
Interior
UrbanWorks, 2018
Website
Description
UrbanWorks' office is located in the vintage National Building in the Chicago Loop. The main studio is a single, shared space that encourages constant communication and collaboration. Additional areas support sustained ideation, including a conference room and "Idea Space" that allows for less formal impromptu gathering in small groups in a cafe-like setting. Naturally stained wood slats provide a visually permeable separation between reception and studio and help obscure building services at the ceiling. Cork floors continue the palette of light and sustainable materials. Low-slung gray, white, and orange workstations keep the primary workspace bright and engaging. A glass-enclosed conference room permits acoustic privacy while expanding the perceived size of the reception area and reinforcing the theme of openness that drives the office and all its work.