Franklin Partners has brought on Wright Heerema Architects to deliver an urban office vibe. Construction has already begun on a 30,000-square-foot amenity space. What the designers call the "Shuman Experience" will begin when tenants walk through the front doors into a light-bathed five-story lobby. A grand staircase will lead to a set of community spaces for working and socializing:

A dining hall that features dedicated hot/cold and grill stations, 24-hour cashless grab'n'go and a Food Work station offering a continuous rotation of Chicagoland restaurants.
An in-house barista will provide tenants with a wide variety of coffee, smoothie and crafted drinks.
In addition to many open, collaborative spaces, tenants will have access to two state-of-the-art private meeting rooms—a larger room seating up to 100 individuals and a casual living room that seats up to 15 comfortably.
A dedicated game room provides an escape space to talk shop or relax with colleagues.
Regardless the season or time of day, a golf simulator will offer a club-like experience.
With roll-in access to the building, a bike room that offers a convenient, secure area for cyclists and their equipment, including private lockers and a permanent repair stand.

"Our team is excited to deliver this carefully curated space to enhance the employee experience for future tenants of The Shuman," says Roger Heerema, Principal, Wright Heerema Architects.

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