Constructed in 1952, One Prudential Plaza was Chicago’s first skyscraper completed after World War II. When one of the world’s leading architecture firms relocated its Chicago studio to this historic landmark, the move celebrated its 30-year legacy in the city while reaffirming its commitment to architectural stewardship and design excellence.

The contemporary workplace preserves sweeping views of Millennium Park, Lake Michigan, and the Art Institute through an open layout shaped by the building’s generous column bays and abundant daylight. Lighting was conceived as a restrained, supportive layer: indirect ambient illumination maintains a calm, uncluttered ceiling plane, while daylight sensors balance natural and electric light for visual comfort and energy performance. Targeted architectural accents, tunable task lighting, and flexible controls support material evaluation, varied work styles, and neuroinclusive needs. In collaborative spaces, integrated lighting—from the model shop’s shadow-free illuminated ceiling to discreet ceiling slots—creates precise, welcoming environments that honor Chicago’s modernist heritage while supporting a forward-looking design studio.