CHICAGO — Farbman Group, a Midwest full-service commercial real estate company, announced it has finished renovations of The LookOut, a unique office amenity space, within the Farbman owned and managed 100 N. La Salle in Chicago.
“Our team is constantly evolving, listening to what tenants want from their office spaces, and offering premier solutions,” said Andrew V. Farbman, CEO of Farbman Group. “The LookOut provides a multi-use space with sweeping views of Downtown Chicago for tenants to enjoy as a meeting space, a lounge, a workout facility and more. Our ability to partner with Soul Studios and give back to the community in a meaningful way is also an important part of this transformational space.”
The LookOut was transitioned from a 26th-floor penthouse suite into this new lifestyle amenity space. As part of their lease, tenants can reserve days in the space to capitalize on a variety of office needs both personally and professionally. Key features of the new amenity space include a lounge and dining space, penthouse-worthy views of downtown Chicago, a workout facility and inspiring artwork.
Farbman Group partnered with Michigan-based Soul Studio, an art program and gallery by nonprofit organization Friendship Circle, that provides adults 18+ with special needs a safe space to create and connect through art. Farbman Group commissioned a piece, “Rhythmic Grid Space” by artist Aislinn Wendrow, for the top floor lifestyle space. Wendrow is a multimedia artist who uses unique materials, body movements and rhythms to create her artwork. Her recent work “Rhythmic Grid Space” was transformed into the mural now featured in The LookOut.
“This is an impactful and meaningful partnership for our artists,” said Caitlin Cartwright, community partnership coordinator at Soul Studio. “Not only do our participants receive a financial commission from a partnership like the one with Farbman Group, but knowing their work is appreciated and shown on a large scale is critical for building their confidence. Soul Studio is grateful to Farbman Group for their continued support.”
Wendrow’s piece is the second of two commissioned artworks from Soul Studios by Farbman Group. The first is featured at Bingham Connect, another interactive amenity space within the firm’s Bingham Office Center in Bingham Farms, Mich.
