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Redefining the Office: How a Modern Suite Accelerated Leasing and Elevated Brand Perception

1045 W Fulton
geniant partnered with a prominent commercial real estate developer to transform their first-generation suite at 1045 W Fulton into a modern marketing and workplace experience designed to captivate tech and financial tenants. Through a blend of strategic consulting, UX insight, and architectural design, the project delivered a luxurious, emotionally resonant environment that accelerated lease decisions, optimized user experience, and became a visual anchor for the building’s brand narrative. The outcome: a functional, flexible, and future-ready environment that embodies both hospitality and high-performance intent.
Opportunity

The client faced a familiar challenge: an outdated marketing suite in a high-value location with spatial limitations, including low ceilings and rigid architectural constraints. Despite its prime address in Chicago’s Fulton Market, the space wasn’t performing—prospective tenants failed to connect with its dated design, and leasing tours lacked impact. The client needed a solution that would reimagine the traditional office to better reflect the expectations of modern financial and technology companies, while honoring the architectural character of the building.

Solution

geniant redefined the client’s offering from the ground up—starting with understanding the end users’ priorities and emotional drivers. Through immersive user experience strategy and visual storytelling, the team reimagined the space as a high-functioning, flexible environment infused with biophilic design and hospitality-forward elements. Luxe finishes, natural textures, and custom millwork—including a dramatic walnut pergola—created distinct zones for collaboration, quiet reflection, and social connection. The suite’s UX was mapped like a digital product, ensuring intuitive spatial flow and aligning every touchpoint with the expectations of modern workplace consumers.

We design spaces that honor tradition while embracing transformation—grounded in Chicago’s heritage yet forward-thinking to attract top-tier tenants in finance and tech. Our approach blends refinement with a modern edge.

Redefining the Office: How a Modern Suite Accelerated Leasing and Elevated Brand Perception

2022
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