McDonald’s

Chicago, IL | 480,000 sq. ft. 

McDonald’s

Chicago, IL | 480,000 sq. ft.  

  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland
  • McDonalds Headquarters, Chicago, IL. Photo © Garrett Rowland

Highlights

  • Relocation from suburban to downtown Chicago
  • Increased efficiency by creating a variety of collaboration zones
  • Address-free seating
  • Customizable learning center where future franchise owners can run restaurant simulations
  • Curated a wide selection of work settings integrated via robust technology, allowing for mobility and user choice
  • Implemented designs for culinary lab, sound studios, UX labs, technology labs, AV, and kitchen
  • Gensler served as architect of record; interiors were designed by IA Interior Architects and Studio O+A
  • Workplace Strategy by IA Interior Architects

Services Provided:

  • Strategy
  • Full service interior architecture and design
  • Wayfinding and signage
  • Lighting design
  • Building site selection
  • Custom furniture design

 


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