Hyatt Global Headquarters / Gensler

Curated by Martita Vial della Maggiora

Architects: Gensler
Area: 263000 m²
Year: 2017
Photographs:Rafael Gamo
Manufacturers: Andreu World, Fritz Hansen, Terrazzo & Marble, Vode, Herman Miller, Interface, nanimarquina, &Tradition, AML, Allermuir, Bensen, Bernhardt, Bloomsburg, Casa Di Luce, Cassina, Cavalcanti, Clarus, Coalesse, Council Design, Cult, +45Datesweiser, Davis, De La Espada, Estiluz, FREDERICIA, Febrik, FilzFelt, Finelite, Foscarini, Freistil-Rolfbez, Glenn Rider, HAY, Heath Ceramics, Idea Paint, Illinois Upholstery, Kasthall, Kush Rugs, Kvadrat, Lithonia Lighting, Lumen, Lumid, Luminii, Maharam, Maker and Moss, Molto Luce, Moroso, Moss and Lam, Offecct, Okalux, Oluce, Peruse, Poblocki, Retegui, Retroplate, Rich Brilliant Willing, Sancal, Spinneybeck Leather, Stilfried, USG Ceilings, Usai Lighting, Verywood, Viso, Vitra, Werx, Wolf Gordon-45
General Contractor: Power Construction
Mechanical Engineer: IMEG corp
Engineering: KJWW Engineering Consultants
Structural Engineer: MKA

Text description provided by the architects. The timing was right—Hyatt needed to consolidate several offices throughout Chicago; there appeared to be a lack of connection between the staff at headquarters—many who had limited personal knowledge of Hyatt properties—and the staff at the hotel properties; and their workplace needed to reflect the work paradigm of the 21st century.