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Talk about sitting pretty! Check out Big Talk, a curvy rainbow armchair by Aussie Adam Goodrum for Blå Station through Scandinavian Spaces, on page 46. space 1191
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what: SPACE product launch where: space 1167
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when: 11:00AM who: Metropolis Sustainability Lab what: Interior Design Pledge for
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when: 2:00–5:30PM who: Scandinavian Spaces what: Happy hour where: space 1191 when: 4:00–8:00PM who: Andreu World what: Safe Fiesta,
rsvp@andreuworld.com where: space 10-132
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 when: 8:00–9:00AM who: HAT Collective
what: CEU: Happiness at Work where: space 11-122 when: 11:00AM–2:00PM who: Mohawk Group + Daltile what: Food truck + desserts where: Mart Drive when: 4:00PM who: Metropolis Sustainability Lab
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Design: Creative Strategies for Low-Carbon Spaces where: space 1091
must-see seminar 2:00–3:00PM theMART 2.0: A New Era
Todd Heiser, managing director, consumer goods leader, principal, Gensler (Chicago) and Sheryl Schulze, NCIDQ, RID, repositioning and landlord services leader, studio director, principal, Gensler (Chicago)
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Vettore (array in Italian) is a chic modular lounge by Toan Nguyen for Studio TK that introduces resi elements into the office—particularly ideal for mixed-use spaces. “As the desire for flexibility increases with employees returning to the office, we wanted to introduce a collection that addresses that need while offering the comforting elements workers enjoy in their own home,” Studio TK president Charlie Bell says. The low-profile metal bases of the one- to four-seat benches (with and without backs and arms) are available in 16 powder-coats and with two configurable components: the upholstery and the integrated veneer- or laminate-topped corner, center, or end tables and tablets. space 1042
Like elevated bubble wrap, Ronda from Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering begs touch. Spot it and other quilted, springy upholstery fabrics from the Aleksandra Gaca Collection. space 323
flat-out fab Named after the affectionate handle for Johannesburg, Patterns of Joburg by Charls Pasion and Christophe Prosper Rammant’s Talk Carpet (a partner of Ege), captures the vibrant essence of South Africa. Intense colors and bold diagonal lines connect to both local urban murals and a common theme in African art: design studios re-using leftover fabric to weave into colorful pieces. We’re floored! spaces 614 and 1040
can’t quiet this buzz! As we head back to the office, the world moves from face shields to desk shields. BuzziShield Hook is one such option, in a jaunty geometric wedge shape measuring 59 or 71 inches high. The new BuzziSpace launch, with 2.8-inch-thick upholstered acoustic-foam body, offers a modicum of privacy and also supports noise reduction. Because sometimes you want to overhear the office gossip and sometimes you don’t. space 10-111
For the inside scoop on the most talked-about new products at NeoCon, head straight to the Interior Design SELECT partner showrooms. Turn to page 49 for a complete list of these top manufacturers. #IDNeoCon
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WOLF-GORDON: STAR POWER! TURN TO PAGE 40 FOR A SNEAK PEEK OF MUSE, A COLLECTION DESIGNED BY VENUS WILLIAMS’S V STARR. SPACE 10-161
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welcome to neocon! We are thrilled to bring the commercial design industry back together, in-person, for the 52nd edition of NeoCon. Since 1969, the show has served as the commercial design industry’s leading platform and annual gathering place—and NeoCon 2021 will be a particularly important and productive event. This is an ideal moment to re-connect (directly) with each other, see and experience new products, discuss the power of design and the future of our shared spaces, and of course, celebrate. We thank our showrooms and exhibitors for their participation, our industry partners for their invaluable feedback and support, and Interior Design for publishing the Show Daily and the official NeoCon Show Directory, essential tools for navigating the show. We hope you have an inspirational, productive, and enjoyable experience at NeoCon 2021! See you next year: June 13-14, 2022. —The Mart
keynote presentations This year’s daily keynotes will be presented both on-site, to a limited audience (currently sold out, so hope you got tickets!), and online, livestreamed via NeoCon Hub (no registration required for show attendees). That’s great news, making it even easier for you to catch all three stellar, thoughtprovoking talks. Kicking things off on Monday is Studio Gang founding partner—and architectural trailblazer—Jeanne Gang, who will present “Furniture for the City: Recasting Urban Design through Micro-Activation.” Acknowledging how the pandemic has underscored the vital importance of urban public space for sustaining individual wellness, Gang will discuss how we can rethink design strategies to make cities more inclusive and equitable. Don’t miss Tuesday’s “The Medici Effect: Innovation at the Intersection,” by author, entrepreneur, and The Medici Group CEO Frans Johansson, who has advised executive leadership at Fortune 500 companies including Disney and Nike. He will demonstrate how diversity and inclusion are imperative to the success of organizations’ growth—and, indeed, the ultimate drivers of innovation. And capping off the keynote series is Jackie Koo, founding principal of KOO (and 2020’s Chicagoan of the Year in Architecture), who presents “Taming Push Me Pull You: KOO’s Integrated Architectural and Interior Design Practice,” during which she’ll discuss how the best spaces are created by those twin disciplines working in the same direction. See you there! TUESDAY 11AM
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Interior Design HiP at NeoCon Awards The HiP Awards are back, baby! And better than ever. Honoring Industry People and Innovative Products, the ceremony took place last night at the Landing. See tomorrow’s edition of the Show Daily for a full list of winners—and party pix! STEELCASE: KARMAN, SPACE 300
Through October 7 at NeoCon, Interior Design presents a DesignTV by SANDOW special: NeoCon Now. Programming includes a broadcast of the 2021 HiP Awards, LAUNCH ProductLIVE!, product previews, and keynote addresses. Viewers can tune in on interiordesign.net or the Interior Design Facebook page.
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STYLEX: COVE, SPACE 337 EMECO: ON & ON, SPACE 318
ANDREU WORLD: GIRO SOFT, SPACE 10-132
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LIGHT ART: NATURALS, SPACE 10-142 GAN FOR HAWORTH COLLECTION: PATCH, SPACES 312 AND 3-121
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union sidles up! Willow by name, willow(y) by nature. Designed for laptop work while seated, this small and slender pull-up table by KFI Studios is designed for quick collaboration and impromptu work in loungelike settings. Product designers Shaun Smith and Jeff Theesfeld, cofounders of UNION, used steel, aluminum, and laminate for the offset design, which can be positioned in front of the user or to the side, overhanging a chair or sofa. Pull Willow closer via a hidden grove. And, cleverly, the angled lower surface acts as footrest that is ergonomically designed to keep feet at an upward angle for optimal blood flow. Fits up to a 17inch laptop. space 329
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Continuing the shape of his heralded Aston seating range, designer JeanMarie Massaud and manufacturer Arper launch the similarly generous and ergonomic Aston Club Low Back with a four-star base. The minimalist silhouette belies the contract lounge chair’s cocooning quality, engineered with precise craftmanship—and entirely without glue, thus reducing emissions. Each component can be disassembled and reupholstered as needed to ensure the longevity of the piece; at the eventual end of the chair’s life, all materials can be recycled or upcycled. space 346
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MIDDLE PRODUCT: SALVA LOPEZ; BOTTOM PORTRAIT: MARTIN CROOK
suzanne tick steps outside Outdoor accessibility is a hot topic in the workplace. So Outdoor In by Luum creative director Suzanne Tick offers up new bleach-cleanable performance textiles for indoor-outdoor spaces using high-UV fibers, new coated technology, and recycled polyester yarns. Digital and analog themed patterns reference today’s hybrid work culture. Among the four products on offer is Megapixel, Luum’s first indoor-outdoor chenille, designed on Tick Studio’s loom using mélange yarns and a striated weft. space 1043
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groupe lacasse SPACE 1000 Create physical distancing between workstations quickly via the Luti collection of freestanding screens. Fabricated of a mix of high-performance thermo-fused laminate, metal, wood, acrylic, felt, and fabric, Luti offers privacy and safety. Top the 30- or 42-inch-high laminate screen with peek-aboo translucent or opaque acrylic screens of the same or different heights: 6, 12, 18, or 24 inches. An added bonus during these days of global shipping bottlenecks: Luti is part of the company’s quick-delivery program.
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The diagnosis was clear: UVA Health’s emergency department was seeing 60,000 patients a year, a figure 50 percent higher than its intended capacity. Tasked with devising a solution was longtime collaborator Perkins&Will, and its 440,000-square-foot expansion— the largest in the modern history of the University of Virginia’s medical system and the winner of the IIDA competition’s healthcare category—would add 180 much-needed beds to the Charlottesville campus. Construction on the project, which was led by P&W principal and global design director Ralph Johnson, lasted six years. Included are 82 new emergency treatment rooms, 19 procedure rooms (including for radiology and operating), 33 pre- and post-op rooms, and a patient tower with 84 private, acuity-adaptable rooms. The structure’s aesthetic attributes are keenly attuned to the emotional well-being of patients and caregivers. Notably, an expansive south-facing facade draws daylight into patient rooms and frames sweeping Shenandoah Valley views. The color palette is similarly compassionate. Painted walls fill otherwise sterile surgical corridors with soothing earth tones, and a jumbo bench in a pediatric waiting area is a cheery yellow. Capping the building is a planted green roof incorporating a water-capture system that sends gray water to a chiller plant across the street. This last component makes the project essentially net-zero in water usage and a candidate for LEED Silver certification. Now that’s a clean bill of health.
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PROJECT TEAM: RALPH JOHNSON; DANIEL MOORE; EILEEN JONES; JAMES BYNUM; DEDE WOODRING; JEAN MAH; MARVINA WILLIAMS; BRIAN SYKES; JEFF SAAD; TAMARA CAVIN; KATE REINHARD; JULIE MICHIELS; PAMELA STEINER; JEFF SANNER; GABRIELA S. PEREZ; JIM WOODY.
IIDA awards University of Virginia hospital expansion, Charlottesville
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It’s a Sign of the Times. Inspired by the ways in which we rise to the occasion, the Rising Signs collection is a nod to the unity we find when we take on the future together.
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PROJECT TEAM: VOLODYMYR NEPYIVODA, MAKSYM NETREBA, KOSTIANTYN KYRYCHENKO, OLEKSANDR KRAVCHUK, GLEB MELNYK.
crafted interior includes custom lighting, concrete flooring, and brass and slatted timber, the materials chosen for their natural and, in the case of the brass, antimicrobial qualities. The exterior is equally conscientious. A scalelike pattern of prepatinated copper shingles points to the area’s maritime heritage, eye-catching yet blending with the surrounding historic architecture. In fact, the library emphasizes the relationship with its neighbor by adding a 160-foot-long terrace overlooking the churchyard. PROJECT TEAM: TEEMU KURKELA; ASMO JAAKSI; SAMULI MIETTINEN; JUHA MÄKI-JYLLILÄ; ALLI BUR; SINI COKER; CHRISTOPHER DELANY; AARO MARTIKAINEN; MARKO PULLI; PEKKA TYNKKYNEN; TIINA RYTKÖNEN; ELINA TÖRMÄNEN.
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The small municipality of Kirkkonummi, in southern Finland, can trace its history back millennia, from a medieval stone church to World War II–era bunkers. Next to that church, JKMM Architects revitalized a concrete library from the 1980s, the result not only the IIDA’s institutional category winner but also taking home the best of competition award. “Contemporary libraries are where people get together to share knowledge and experiences,” JKMM founding partner Teemu Kurkela says. “This is why Finns today refer to them as public living rooms.” JKMM more than doubled the square footage of the original library, making room for children’s, exhibition, and performance areas, plus a 2,150-square-foot café and reading lounge. The simple yet highly
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Kith and Kin have a shared sensibility, even if one is quieter and the other more vocal (that would be the latter). Inspired by Wabi-sabi principles that encourage you to look and touch, the high-performance pair is intended to give hospitality environments a residential vibe. They are bleach and disinfectant treatable and can easily be cleaned, courtesy of a stain-resistant topcoat. Boasting a soft yet tactile hand, the fabrics are made from polyester comprising 34 percent recycled content, in 12 colorways each.
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SPACE MATH TO MAKER SCIENCE TO SPORTS CAFETERIA TO CRAFTS ADMIN TO ART
SPACE: A NEW STORAGE SYSTEM THAT WORKS ON EVERY LEVEL An agile solution for the whole school that cuts clutter. Improves workflow. Raises visibility. Optimizes resources. Invites creative collisions. Empowers teachers and students. And can store 40% more than standard casework. Yep, all that. Want to see how SPACE performs throughout your school? Visit us at NeoCon, VS Showroom 1167.
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SPACE 320 Christian Cowper and Claudia Surrage, the 22-
year-old Brits behind Phat Design, introduce the Mix grouping of tables. The series is a logical outgrowth of the pair’s early discussions with Bernhardt president and creative director Jerry Helling: “He asked us to explore every type of occasional table we could imagine, which turned into a sketchbook of over 50 ideas, and from those we selected our seven favorites,” Cowper recalls. Materials range from brass, stainless steel, and graphite to quartz and wood, and inspiration stems from such disparate entities as the Rotring 600 mechanical pencil, UFOs, and industrial cooling towers. Phat’s own existing Gang bench morphed into Everly, a bevel-legged tripod, while elliptical elements inform the base of Marlowe. With 121 variations of the seven models, there is truly something for everyone— and everywhere. CHRISTIAN COWPER
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is a basic human need, one that recreational tents satisfy in the great outdoors. Now the Work Tents collection provides office workers with a similar sense of security, protection, and privacy in an indoor environment. Comprising three tensile structures— a pod tent, a table tent, and a circular boundary screen—made of steel, plastic, fiberglass, and fabric, the portfolio combines light and airy organic shapes with canvas-like and sheer textiles to create a variety of flexible privacy solutions. Available in a number of sizes, the unconventional tents offer people a novel and beguiling way to work privately and securely.
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division twelve SPACE 324A The Catty line of bent-metal
furniture is feline adjacent. Conceived by EOOS, the sustainable design was inspired by the iconic lion tamer chair, here rendered in an ultralightweight form that stacks up to eight high. Two steel tubes form the backrest, cradling a smooth plane of steel or wood veneer (in white or red oak) functioning as the seat. Catty is available as a café, bar, or counter stool—with or without arms—and offered in 20 powder-coats.
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Like a player in a string quartet, Jehs + Laub’s Quad high-back privacy lounge strikes all the right notes on its own but makes even sweeter music in an ensemble. Ideal for use as a system in open-plan settings where teams need communication and isolation in equal measure, the pleasingly geometric yet comfortably curvy upholstered design can be arranged facing inward for group work or outward for individual time. Soft ottomans and individual-height tables add to the lounge’s versatility.
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An homage to and a reissue of a classic Werner Aisslinger design, the Juli collection resulted from experimentations with a plastic-shell seat. The sleek yet simple one-piece armchair is updated with sustainable materials and new options. There’s Juli Plastic, with a durable injection-molded recycled-plastic base; Juli Comfort, which adds upholstery on the seat and the interior of the back; and Juli Soft, which goes even further with upholstery on the exterior back. Four base options (four-leg wood or metal, sled metal, or five-star metal), six shell colors, and a side selection of standard fabrics make customization a breeze. Don’t sit this one out!
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The Muse Collection by V Starr for Wolf-Gordon Celebrating strong women through three upholstery textiles: ELENA, FRIDA and ORA.
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nienkämper SPACE 365 Open plan doesn’t have to mean
putting your every move on full display. Hex workstations are designed to provide the feel of a private office while making smart use of floor space. Using its (half) eponymous shape for layout efficiency, the interlocking stations have a wraparound form that provides plenty of desk and storage area. The units can be grouped in many configurations, and various top, case, and surround dimensions are customizable as well. Major bonus: The cabinets not only keep things tidy but—when pulled out—double as pocket doors for when you really need to keep chatty Cathy out of your space.
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Recipient of a PETA Innovation Award and boasting U.S.D.A. certification, Volar Bio leather alternative definitely stands out from the, er, herd. It
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incorporates a corn byproduct and wood pulp into its proprietary construction, the result being a 29 percent bio-based product. Its matte surface and palette of 15 colors were inspired by healing minerals and the earth’s surface. And, unlike its animal counterpart, it’s cleanable with bleach and many other disinfectants, making it ideal for high-traffic and commercial spaces. It’s even Health Care Without Harm compliant.
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Change is the constant that each new generation brings to the table. DriftTM seating inspires people to come together with new ideas, new priorities and new ways of thinking. The series features lounge and side chairs in multiple back heights with wood or polished chrome bases. Counter and bar height stools available later this year. globalfurnituregroup.com
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framery SPACE 7-7078 New research from Global Workplace Analytics shows that by the end of this year, at least 30 percent of the workforce will be remote multiple days per week. And as WFA ramps up, so does videoconferencing. Enter Framery One, a space-age solo pod made of recyclable steel that has all the requisite necessities: soundproofing, wireless charging, a power outlet, and a USB port. A highresolution touchscreen controls airflow, lighting, and reservations; or, if the pod is free, simply step inside to book it automatically. An on-screen message alerts the user when their time slot is nearly up—or, if it’s free, automatically extends the session so work can continue. Call it an adaptable workstation for our rapidly adapting workforce.
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cisco firm known for its era-defining tech office interiors, Blend Mobile is a suite of FSC-veneered pieces with a feather-light footprint. The mobile system creates ideal ad hoc work zones, shifting with ease as projects and team members come and go. Industrial-minded black tubular steel serves as the framing element to the array of woodsy, powered-up worktables and benches; height-adjustable workstations; timber-veneered peg boards; magnetic white-board screens with recycle bins; chairs and stools. Kudos to firm founders—and Interior Design Hall of Fame members—Primo Orpilla and Verda Alexander!
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“Blend’s essence is simple and light, giving the office interior an ephemeral character”
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Representing communication in its many forms, the Dialogue carpet tile collection takes such inspirations as the spoken word, vintage type fonts, Morse code, and handwriting, and abstracts them into complex yet subtle patterns and textures—a physical representation of the sharing of ideas. Planks are 36 inches long and 9 or 18 wide and boast expressive names like Written, Spoken, Face to Face, and Subtext. It sounds more verbal than some of our coworkers first thing on a Monday morning.
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On the court and off, Venus Williams is acing it. Her design firm, V Starr, launches its first-ever product collaboration: Muse, an upholstery line that celebrates the power of women. Rounds of drawings went back and forth between Williams and V Starr principal Sonya Haffey and Wolf-Gordon CCO Marybeth Shaw and senior textile designer Kathrin Hagge, culminating in the three uplifting patterns, which come in a range of colorways that cleverly incorporate various pronouns (think Alabasther). There’s Elena, a matelassé of dancing figures rendered in post-consumer polyester and nylon; Ora, a bleach-cleanable polyesternylon on which twisting, gradated helices vibrate with energy; and Frida, a poly-acrylic blend of twisted yarns that resembles kinetic brushstrokes on a chromatic ground. “I’m so proud of the patterns and colors,” Williams says. Adds Shaw, “Venus is the ultimate example of female strength.”
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“It’s a basic human need to be surrounded by signs that remind us of nature,” Philippe Starck says. The Interior Design Hall of Fame member has been a champion of ecology since he shot to stardom in 1984 with his design of the Royalton Hotel in New York. His first collaboration with the sustainability gurus at Andreu World is Adela Rex, a seating line made entirely of FSC-certified oak or walnut plywood, the sleek 3-D geometries formed in a proprietary mold. Each chair is made of three pieces that interlock without fittings or screws.
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“Adela Rex, comprised of three interlocking pieces, is already a timeless classic”
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“Functional modular seating is critical as we enter the new post-COVID world”
is a large-scale version of the way individual elements come together to create compounds: From a distance, they may appear to be one mass, but at a molecular level the individual elements are separated by invisible bonds. The rounded shapes of Elements intentionally do not fit together perfectly, instead creating small shadow lines that define where one piece ends and another begins, drawing attention to the way components overlap or separate. “It’s a celebration of the parts that make up the whole,” Populous senior principal Adam Stover says. Elemental, my dear.
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Adam Goodrum Studio’s semicircular throne redefines the art of lounging— and conversation. Big Talk’s seat and backrest, both shaped out of molded foam, are upholstered in velvet bands inspired by the fanning color blocks of textile swatches. The armchair can stand alone or pair with another to create an S-shape tête-à-tête similar to a 19th-century courting bench. “Two people can have a quiet conversation side by side while viewing the spectrum of graduated bands on the back of the other person’s seat,” Goodrum notes. Gang multiple units together in the same manner for the ultimate sinuous arrangement. Through Scandinavian Spaces.
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loftwall SPACE 1123A Designed by Kansas City’s Kem Studio, Tempo aims to make acoustic systems easy to install and configure—and artful to boot. The company bills it “the simplest acoustic baffle system ever created,” and we are inclined to agree. Choose between a wall or ceiling grid, each capable of supporting up to eight PET polyester panels (incorporating 60 percent post-consumer content) that click on via cork plugs. The panels come in two thicknesses—the heartier boasting a 1.05 NRC—six finishes, and four style families, which you can mix or match within the system. What’s that we hear? Applause!
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dining guide When it’s time to quit the Mart, where should you go to refuel? Our annual roundup of new eateries helps you decide. [$] Affordable. [$$] Moderate. [$$$] Expensive. Outdoor Dining
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Contemporary Greek in stylish surrounds is the name of the game for this airy Logan Square taverna that offers indoor and outdoor dining plus takeout. Be transported to the Mediterranean—or more specifically, the southern Greek island of chef Doug Psaltis’s ancestors—via traditional fare lightened for a contemporary palette. Think spanakopita, octopus, lemony potatoes, prawn saganaki, hand-stretched wood-fired pita, and whole-grilled sea bass. 2542 N. Milwaukee Avenue; 773-365-1900.
Beatnik on the River [$] This waterfront bar a seven-minute walk from the Mart has laid-back appeal, with a name that calls to mind the carefree bohemian sixties. Its decor (with loads of outdoor space right on the river) and menu (the latter by Marcos Campos, also of Porto) are a blend of Mediterranean influences that stretch from North Africa to the Middle East, and the funky music program mashes up reggae, Afrobeat, and French pop. On weekends, brunch includes mimosa bottle service. 180 N. Upper Wacker Drive; 312-526-3345.
BLVD Steakhouse [$$$] Named after Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, this steakhouse by executive chef Johnny Besch trades in classics such as lobster bisque, steak tartare, and seafood towers. Award-winning interiors by Studio K Creative blend Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles, channeling the golden age of dining on the Strip, when you might have bumped into members of the Rat Pack. Try the Butcher’s Block, an array of prime cuts, or the caviar service for the ultimate indulgence. Reservations required. 817 W. Lake Street; 312-526-3116.
Diver at the Park [$] Near Wrigley Field is a new “Tulum-style” beer garden that hosts drag brunches and DJ sets. Tacos are the star of the menu, naturally, while the design centers on a breezy mélange of tropical plants, rattan, and macramé. Settle in for a NeoCon debrief on the hanging egg chairs or dine on margaritas and guac at the outdoor picnic tables. 3475 N. Clark Street; 773-687-8972.
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fresh pick! Esmé [$$$] The husband-wife team of Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo recently opened their fine-dining concept, its name French for “beloved.” The seasonally evolving tasting menu draws inspiration from Chicago’s own culture, with dishes like pierogi and salt-bake sturgeon. Beverages include twists on classic cocktails such as a poblano, artichoke, and raspberry Old Fashioned, and the wine list highlights producers of color and women winemakers. The restaurant’s mantra is an Alexander Calder quote—“above all, art should be fun”— and the couple plans to collaborate with local artists to support emerging talent. 2200 N. Clark Street; reservations through Resy.
George’s Deep Dish [$]
Porto [$$$]
When in Chicago, it’s only right to eat the local delicacy. This artisanal deep-dish pizza joint may be situated far north, but it’s worth the trip for offerings like Weasley’s Spicy Red Top with Italian sausage, fire-roasted red peppers, pickled cherry peppers, and ricotta. The dough is fermented for several days and baked at a low temperature, resulting in rich flavor. Be warned, though; these small-batch pies often sell out. Reserve yours on Tock.
At age 25, Valencian wunderkind Marcos Campos is the youngest chef to earn a Michelin star in the U.S., for this upscale seafood restaurant inspired by the flavors of the Galician coast. You may be surprised to find tinned fish on the menu, but that region is renowned for its conservas preservation technique. There’s also imported fresh seafood cooked over an open flame, which fills the two dining rooms with a smoky, nostalgic aroma.
6221 N. Clark Street; 773-801-1551.
1600 W. Chicago Avenue; 312-600-6336.
Fancy Plants Kitchen [$]
Rose Mary [$$]
A new farm-to-table vegan restaurant in Lincoln Park features healthy takes on deli standards with dishes like bagels with carrot lox and cashew cream cheese and chickpea “tuna” salad. As for beverages, try one of the unusual lattes with ingredients like fennel coriander or black pepper. Chef Kevin Schuder uses locally sourced produce, so it’s not unusual to see a change in menu when, say, fresh heirloom tomatoes still warm from the sun are delivered unexpectedly. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Chef Joe Flamm, a Top Chef alum, calls the cuisine at his debut restaurant, named for both of his grandmothers, “Adriatic drinking food.” It’s a blend of his Italian heritage and the bold flavors of Croatian cuisine. The menu offers hearty fare like roasted vegetables, pasta, and grilled seafood, and the rustic interior by L.A.’s Studio UNLTD is inspired by Croatian konobas, or family-owned taverns. Weather permitting, there’s a seasonal patio.
1443 W. Fullerton Avenue; 773-857-1588.
Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio [$$] Don a custom cloth bib before digging into tableside Paccheri with fresh tomato sauce and 24-month Parmigiano at this classic Italian joint, where at least seven types of pasta are made in-house daily. The refined decor is by New York’s D’Apostrophe Design, who chose natural materials like oak and marble to complement the authentic ingredients on the menu. 1133 W. Randolph Street; 773-672-8955.
Oooh Wee! It Is! [$] “Soul food with a twist” is the promise of this casual eatery from Mark and Shae Walker—the second outpost of their budding chainlet. Shrimp ‘n’grits, jerk chicken tips, and Creole fried corn make an appearance on the menu, as do short ribs, lobster tails, and a delicious banana pudding. The decor is fun and deliberately kitsch, with Marvel Comics props and cereal boxes dotting the space. 33 E. 83rd Street; 872-244-7505.
932 W. Fulton Market; 872-260-3921.
The Hot Dog Box [$] This adorable hot dog stand in a shipping container opened early in the pandemic, the brainchild of father-daughter duo Bobby Morelli and Brooklyn, age 9. Their delicious filet mignon steak dog comes with smokey crumbled bacon, sport peppers, carrotcabbage slaw, and a secret bourbon BBQ sauce, while other fun fixings include spicy truffle peanut butter sauce. While you wait, play the giant Connect Four game on hand for customers and afterwards, take home a piece of lemon pound cake to finish. 330 E. 51st Street; 708-730-4379.
The Hoxton, Chicago [$$] A trio of dining options are on offer at this recently opened hotel, all masterminded by AvroKO with Ennismore Design Studio. There’s Cabra Cevicheria, a plant-filled rooftop Peruvian restaurant helmed by Stephanie Izard; ground-level Cira, which serves Mediterranean fare, from pasta and lamb shawarma to lentil soup, all day long; and the appropriately dark and laid-back basement Lazy Bird cocktail bar,
which hosts live jazz, rock, and soul. Head to the pool terrace or lobby bar if a quick pop-in is more your style. 200 N. Green Street; 312-761-1700.
The Listening Room at the Exchange [$$] Now for something a little different: a 50-seat Japanese-style listening bar for vinyl obsessives. Located in Daniel Burnham’s historic 1904 Railway Exchange, just around the corner from the Art Institute of Chicago, the audiophile’s dream lounge plays myriad genres, so there’s something for all tastes. As for food, New American classics from James Beard–nominated chef Brian Huston cater to the peckish. 224 S. Michigan Avenue; 212-281-6165.
Venteux [$$] Chicago’s newest brasserie (named after the French word for windy, as in the Windy City) is located in the iconic Carbide & Carbon building, designed in 1929 by the city’s Burnham Brothers in lavish Art Deco style. It’s now a luxury hotel, the Pendry Chicago, and Venteux is its tentpole dining option. In the sunny café designed by Studio Munge, guests can settle into plush velvet booths with an espresso and a pastry for a moment’s reprieve. Further within, behind a screen of textured glass and brass, two swanky dining rooms offer a raw bar and French fine-dining staples such as caviar and escargot. 224 N. Michigan Avenue; 312-777-9003.
Wake ’n Bacon [$] This Filipino brunch spot in Lakeview offers up fun dishes like an adobe chicken Philly sandwich au jus, ube pancakes made of the nutty purple yams and coconut milk, and a bacon flight (apropos of the eatery name). The twist? You can add CBD to anything on the menu, including the Lavender Chamomile cold brew and the aforementioned dipping jus. Instagrammable flowers dripping from the ceiling set the casual boho vibe. 420 W. Belmont Avenue; 773-880-5100.
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It’s always a treat to see an iconic Warhol in person, and now there’s even more opportunity to do so in the Windy City. In December, The Art Institute of Chicago reopened its galleries of contemporary art, unveiling the largest gift in its 136-year history: a donation from Chicago collectors Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson comprising 44 paintings, sculptures, and photographs by major artists. These new additions chart the course of the most adventurous art movements since the 1950s, beginning with the work of Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, and Cy Twombly, who forged a path from Abstract Expressionism toward Pop Art. Pop itself is represented by Roy Lichtenstein canvases and landmark pieces from Andy Warhol, including two self-portraits. Advance ticket purchase required; reserve at sales.artic.edu/admissions. 111 S. Michigan Avenue; 312-443-3600.
In response to a tumultuous 19 months, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art—the museum for marginalized outsider artists—opens a timely exhibition on trauma, hardship, and resilience. On show are sandstone sculptures by Mr. Imagination, who changed his name from Gregory Warmack following spiritual visions experienced after a coma caused by a neighborhood shooting; fiber sculptures by Judith Scott, who was institutionalized and isolated for most of her life; and artist-musician Lonnie Holley’s kinetically charged, wire-framed found-object sculptures. Also accompanying the exhibition are banners and quilts from the Social Justice Sewing Academy. Many were made during the organization’s Remembrance Project workshops, which honor lives lost by police brutality, gang violence, hate crimes, and other forms of community violence. The banners are then given to activist groups for public display: solidarity in the form of memorial. Advance, timed-entry tickets required; reserve on Tock. 756 N. Milwaukee Avenue; 312-624-9487.
MR. IMAGINATION (GREGORY WARMACK), UNTITLED, N.D., CARVED SANDSTONE, 14 ½” X 9” X 11 ½”
“Trauma and Loss, Reflection and Hope: Selections from the Collection”
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: © 2015 THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK; THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, GIFT OF EDLIS/NEESON COLLECTION © 2015 THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK (2); COLLECTION OF INTUIT: THE CENTER FOR INTUITIVE AND OUTSIDER ART, 2010.2., PHOTO © JOHN FAIER; PHOTO BY CHERI EISENBERG OF “TRAUMA AND LOSS, REFLECTION AND HOPE” AT INTUIT
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“Surface is Only a Material Vehicle for Spirit” Curated by sculptor Kennedy Yanko, “Surface” at Kavi Gupta brings together works by eight voices in the field of contemporary abstraction, including a new site-specific installation by Brooklyn-based Katie Bell, whose whimsical architectural arrangements make use of cast-off building product remnants. Other highlights: vibrant pieces by multimedia artist Monica Rezman, who describes her work as a dance between painting and sculpture, and ceramics from Jessica Stoller, who uses clay and the grotesque as vehicles to explore idealized femininity. Admission by appointment. Floor 2, 219 N. Elizabeth Street; 312-432-0708.
MONICA REZMAN, THE SUN CLOSED, 2021, AND SUMMER SUN, 2021, BOTH CANVAS, CARDBOARD, AND ACRYLIC
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“Alfredo Jaar: The Structure of Images” In our media-saturated world, what stories remain untold? Using images, lights, and mirrors, Chilean-born conceptual artist, architect, and filmmaker Alfredo Jaar and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago ask viewers to acknowledge under-recognized subjects: Ethiopian refugees amid the Eastern Sudan crisis and remarkable but overlooked women including human rights lawyer Shada Nasser and author/activist Nawal El Saadawi. Renowned for his six-year-long Rwanda Project (about the 1994 Rwandan genocide) and The Cloud, a 2015 performance project on both sides of the Mexico-U.S. border, Jaar consistently addresses injustices with nuance and compassion. This exhibit features a selection of key works that span 30 years. Open 10AM–5PM daily, except Monday (closed) and Tuesday (10AM– 9PM), in the fourth-floor Cohen and Stone Family Galleries. 220 E. Chicago Avenue; 312-280-2660.
ALFREDO JAAR, R, 1990, SILVER DYE-BLEACH TRANSPARENCY IN LIGHT BOX AND MIRRORS
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