CGS partnered with Arktura, a premier manufacturer of adaptive acoustic and metal systems for ceiling and wall applications, to design their first-ever showroom at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Arktura’s products, designed and fabricated in Los Angeles, blend design, creativity, and technology. The overarching design goal for the showroom was to create an immersive visitor experience that inspires creativity.

Arktura’s product is on display even before a visitor enters the showroom. A custom perforated billboard faces the Mart corridor, depicting the LA skyline illuminated using Arktura’s signature RBGW lighting technology to mimic the light in Los Angeles, real time. A peek-a-boo porthole gives passersby a view into the space, beckoning them to enter. Once inside, carefully curated product vignettes immerse visitors in intentional product experiences. The result is an impactful product story, showing depth and capabilities in a limited footprint.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Size:

2000 sf

Completion date:

2025

General Contractor:

Bushman Construction

Photographer:

Christopher Barrett Photography