Beerman got it right when he wrote, "Sometime the best design is the one that makes a simple, clear, bold statement." Leaving the Merchandise Mart after over fifty years of being a tenant was certainly a big move. It was a big move for the Company and for the local design community. On the move, Andrew Cogan, Knoll Chairman and CEO, commented "The Fulton Market District, with its vibrant architecture and streetscapes, is the ideal setting for Knoll to present a transformative view of how we work and live today."
Designed in collaboration with Gensler, the 24,000 square foot space over three floors demonstrates ideas and inspiration for individuals, small groups and teams; natural materiality; architectural and acoustic harmony; hospitality experience; and engaging technology. The fifth floor is the North American flagship showroom of Scandinavian design brand Muuto, the latest addition to the Knoll constellation of brands. Muuto collaborates with the best of today’s contemporary designers to bring new perspectives to Scandinavian design through forward-looking materials, techniques and bold creative thinking.
The Knoll space at Fulton Market was design to inspire our commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, residential and public sector clients to plan environments that adapt to evolving workstyles. Read Beerman and Graham's discussion here and discover how Knoll is opening a frontier of design possibilities.
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