J.C. Anderson completes spec office build-out at the Merchandise Mart May 25, 2021
J.C. Anderson has completed a 20,000-square-foot spec suite build-out for Vornado at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza (Merchandise Mart) in Chicago.
J.C. Anderson was hired to complete a build-out to the property’s spec suites on the 20th floor. Construction included the addition of ceiling clouds, a divisible conference room wall, Arktura acoustic ceilings and luxury vinyl tile.
J.C. Anderson’s senior staff has completed multiple projects at the Merchandise Mart over the past 20 years including renovations to the 14th floor corridors, multiple showrooms, the 4th floor bathrooms and a 50,300-square-foot build-out for Yelp, Inc.
Tishman Speyer signed Ipsos to a 58K SF lease at The Franklin in Chicago’s West Loop. It’s another sign the downtown office market is showing some signs of life after more than a year in hibernation.
The 2.5M SF Franklin consists of two connected buildings at 222 West Adams St. and 227 West Monroe St. Ipsos will occupy the 11th floor, which spans the two towers, in May 2022. The market research company will relocate from 222 South Riverside. The Franklin
The Franklin complex features a number of amenities that Ipsos leaders said will ease employees’ return to the office. These include the café Rustle + Roux, a shared workspace called Studio, a 300-person conference center, and full bar and event venue R29.