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Architects: Ross Barney Architects
- Year: 2018
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Photographs:Kendall McCaugherty, Hall+Merrick Photographers
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Manufacturers: Danpal, Alliance Metal Products, Arcorp Structures, CastConnex, Landscape Forms, Omni Ecosystems, SmartLam, Unilock, Western Structures
Text description provided by the architects. The new Chicago Flagship celebrates the pure simplicity and enduring authenticity of McDonald's, welcoming both residents and visitors to a playful and informal gathering place in the heart of the city. The site is a full city block, just steps off Michigan Avenue, occupied since 1985 by the iconic “Rock ‘n Roll” McDonalds that emphasized drive-through services. The new design re-balances car-pedestrian traffic creating a city oasis where people can eat, drink and meet. Green space is expanded over 400%, producing a new park-like amenity for a dense area of the city.
