Definitely not a small space, but inspiring nonetheless. Week six of the Spring Cure focuses on lighting, so we thought we'd show a few photos from the Chicago Illuminating Company. This giant warehouse on the near South Side was recently renovated into a modern event space. CIC's interior design showcases some great examples of dramatic, unexpected lighting...
The backlit bar casts a glow on the perimeter below, making the most of the ceramic tile finish. A mirror hung on an angle above the bar reflects ambient light.
Furniture contains built-in lighting, a really dramatic touch. For a similar, less expensive, look at home you can arrange flowers and candles on a mirrored tray. The reflective surface will double the light and color from your arrangement.
Furniture is arranged on a grid punctuated by squares of light. The design on the windows reflects the grid, completing the look. For a similar effect at home, an adhesive window film can be cut and arranged in a grid pattern.
The color scheme in the space is really simple - neutrals with orange accents - but the reflective surfaces and creative use of light makes the color seem more complex.
The orange columns are made from fabric hung over pendant lights - simple lanterns on a large scale. For more photos of the Chicago Illuminating Company, click here.
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When we went to The Opening last Monday night-
for The Shinjo Ito Japanese Art (an amazing MUST SEE show) exhibit there- I was very impressed how the space lends itself towards exhibition/gallery space -
as well as for events,private parties, etc.
Jerry Kleiner (Vivo, Cairo (now gone) Opera, Redlight, Marche, Shelter (gone, too!) ,Victory Hotel, Carnivale,etc... has done a magnificent job w/ a remarkable space-
the building ( a former Power Plant) actually predates the Chicago Elevated Trains - so that the Trains tracks actually "dogleg" around the building.The coolest view is to see the southbound train approaching from the offices on the 2nd floor- it looks as if they'll come right IN the windows, before they gracefully lumber off to the side of the building.
Kudo's to Kleiner!
Job well done.
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FYI the design for Shinjo Ito as well as the design in the pictures above was done by Ethos Design
www.ethosdesign.net
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The display areas- made from very tall/long White, powder coated Rectangular Steel Tubes- helped to create an effective "perimeter" and wall/backdrop for the exhibit's objects.
Kudo's to ethosdesign as well.
(and laura be greenberg as well- for pointing that out..)
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