THE MARQUETTE BUILDING: A QUEST FOR HEIGHT

JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION

The MacArthur Foundation occupies one of the most historically significant buildings in Chicago with many people invested in the Marquette Building’s portrayal in our architectural history. We led stakeholders through a development process that carefully defined the content scope and created buy-in around a shared idea.

We produced a multifaceted exhibit design that required minimal maintenance and fostered traffic flow through a non-traditional exhibit space.

Two distinct stories intertwine in the space: the groundbreaking design of one of the world's first skyscrapers, plus the critical philanthropic work of the MacArthur foundation in its global reach.