Chicago, IL
Dentons, a global law firm consistently named among the Top 20 Global Elite, relocated its Chicago office and required approximately 125,000 SF of new construction. The client desired a dynamic look and feel that expressed their office culture.
Working closely with Gensler, Schuler Shook’s lighting designers created energy efficient lighting schemes to support different types of work and interaction within each portion of the overall office. Examples of distinct design schemes include private offices, the boardroom, and the grand stair.
The overall design was also set to achieve LEED Silver certification. LED sources are used throughout, except where a comparable effect and lamp life can be achieved through T5 fluorescent.
Private offices feature an asymmetric uplight concealed above cabinets. A linear, LED under the cabinet provides tasklight. Artwork opposite the “work wall” is highlighted by 4” square wallwashers.
The Boardroom features a large, modern pendant. 3” square downlights
illuminate the table and perimeter seating. All conference rooms have a
preset dimming system.
A vibrant, 2‑story wall abuts the grand stair. The Chicago skyline is laser-cut into metal panels, and the graphic is seen in silhouette with linear “grazers” illuminating the purple wall behind from top and bottom.
The lighting scope included attorney offices, secretarial stations, open workstation areas, videoconference rooms, conference rooms, the reception area, stairwell and a catering area.
Crisp, clean and bright. Shatters preconceived notions of what a law firm should look like.”
Judges for Chicago's Coolest Offices, 2016, Crain's Chicago Business
Gensler
IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2016
