Frank Gehry And Capital Properties -

The desk was intended to bring the mid-century modern lobby into the present "subtly" without overshadowing the original 1950s aesthetic.

The Inland Steel Building, located at in Chicago, is a pioneer of the International Style. Capital Properties purchased the building in the mid-2000s and sought Gehry’s expertise to modernize the space. Rather than redesigning it, Gehry worked closely with the original firm, SOM, to ensure the updates respected the building's status as a historic monument. Frank Gehry Helps Preserve Inland Steel Building in Chicago frank gehry and capital properties

Executives at Capital Properties described the collaboration as a way to ensure "Frank will be there" while maintaining the building's historical integrity. The Context: Inland Steel Building The desk was intended to bring the mid-century