Challenged with a growing workforce, a rising international presence and a workflow increasingly focused on speed and technology, RATIO re-evaluated the role and use of office space for its 30-person Chicago studio.
After choosing a location at the center of Chicago’s vibrant downtown Loop, RATIO renovated this space in the iconic 1950s Inland Steel Building with a focus on employee retention, productivity, and collaboration.
RATIO’s project team began by embracing an open workplace concept centered on a communal “Design lab” that supports opportunities for collaboration, creativity, learning and social interaction among staff. This flexible, modern environment supports the design process and communicates the organization’s values as a bold expression of the RATIO brand.
