Client: Starwood Hotels, Le Meridien, Gensler and Wischerman Partners
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Completion date: 2014
Artwork budget: $35,000
Project Team
Artist
Justus Roe
Standing Wave LLC
Other
Beatrice Barnes Roe
Beatrice Barnes Roe
Architect
Gensler
Client
Wischermann Partners
Overview
Commission to create a unique signature entrance mural art for the lobby as part of the 25 million dollar transformation into the Le Meridien Chicago Oakbrook hotel. Location: Le Meridien Chicago Oakbrook 2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Clients: Le Meridien lemeridienoakbrook.com | Wischermann Partners – wischermannpartners.com
Starwood Hotels – starwoodhhotels.com | Architect: Gensler Chicago | Contractor: PHR phrincnet.ipage.com Curators: Julie Frank global director of design Le Meridien – lemeridien.com | Dimensions: 30’ X 10’ | Medium: acrylic & latex paint on drywall | Timeline: 06/14 – 08/14
Goals
Goal was to create an energetic, abstract piece representing the urban landscape of Chicago.
Process
An intense collaborative process between many stake holders including the architectural firm, Le Meridien brand designer, hotel owner, management company, contractor and designer.