311 West Monroe

311 West Monroe

Refreshing a traditional office building

  • Type Commercial
  • Location Loop, Chicago
  • Architect Perkins&Will
  • Team Julie Michiels (Senior designer while at P&W)
  • Client Sterling Bay
  • Size 25,000 SF
  • Year 2019
  • Photographer Kendall McCaugherty
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About

The building’s full refresh starts with a canopy extending over the entrance, leading into 4,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Inside, the building comes alive with spaces for work and play. Originally designed for Harris Bank, the former bank vault on the lower level has been repurposed as a music room, where employees can seek a calm, creative moment during a busy day.

Employees also enjoy a bowling alley, billiards, and an indoor/outdoor commons area with a café and lounge. Conference suites have been added to the top floor, as have large-format operable windows that allow the space to adapt to seasonal changes while providing views from the lounge area to the surrounding city.

The open floor plan promotes collaboration and accommodates diverse work styles, offering small secluded spaces as well as larger communal areas.

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