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NEW PROJECT - STEELCASE WORKLIFE CENTER, MERCHANDISE MART
Jim Lawler of Steelcase Inc, a global office
environment manufacturer with emphasis on
interior architecture, office furnishings and technology,
entrusted Joey Shimoda founder of Shimoda
Design Group in LA with the task to create a unique
showroom for their Chicago Merchandise Mart location.
The Steelcase Worklife Center is a 25,000 sq
ft space consisting of three showrooms in the southwest
end of the third floor.
In January 2008, Joey Shimoda came to Formglas with a vision. The challenge to Formglas, help finalize the design and manufacture three main elements.
The Totems: Elliptical column covers with a geometric faceted design varying in size all with a unique flavor.
A Grille Wall: A screen that had to function both esthetically and functionally as a return air louver for the building's exhaust system with 70% openings tying in the 3 showrooms down a narrow corridor.
The Body: An ergonomic optic screen that separates the hospitality area used for presentations and training as well as a Café, from the rest of the showroom without being a solid barrier.
The Totems: Elliptical column covers with a geometric faceted design varying in size all with a unique flavor.
A Grille Wall: A screen that had to function both esthetically and functionally as a return air louver for the building's exhaust system with 70% openings tying in the 3 showrooms down a narrow corridor.
The Body: An ergonomic optic screen that separates the hospitality area used for presentations and training as well as a Café, from the rest of the showroom without being a solid barrier.
