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.

In 2010, Frank Gehry collaborated with to revitalize the lobby of Chicago’s landmark Inland Steel Building . While Gehry is often celebrated for his own "Capital-A Architecture," this project was a subtle act of stewardship, where he acted as an advocate for the original design by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) rather than imposing his own signature sculptural style. The Intervention: A Fractured Glass Desk frank gehry and capital properties

Because of the desk's significant weight, the project required steel reinforcements to be installed beneath the lobby floor to support the piece. The desk was intended to bring the mid-century