Metro Design Build, Inc
PROJECT DETAILS
Location: Chicago, IL
Size: 7,000-sf
Architecture Firm: Metro Design Build, Inc
Manufacturing Partners: AIS
THE STORY
Objective
Metro Design Build set out to transform their historic leather tannery into a warm, residential-inspired workspace that meets modern workplace demands. They envisioned a collaborative, flexible environment with integrated technology, one that also serves as a living showroom, showcasing their craftsmanship and design sensibility to clients.
Design Solution
In partnership with Metro Design Build, we delivered a space that blends cozy neutral tones with subtle urban industrial elements to honor the building’s heritage. Height-adjustable workstations, tailored storage, and integrated technology maximize functionality, while soft edges, layered textures, and open layouts create a comfortable, residential feel. The design supports seamless collaboration while offering an inspiring backdrop for client interactions.
Desired Outcome
The finished space is both high-performing and welcoming, enhancing productivity for the Metro Design Build team while elevating their client experience. It functions as a dynamic showcase of their expertise, preserving the site’s historic charm while embodying the modern, residential-forward aesthetic they set out to achieve.
