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 Featured WorkThe Modern Wing at The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, Illinois
A new major museum addition of approximately 250,000 sf to add gallery and support space to the Art Institute of Chicago. The design by Renzo Piano Building Workshop features an … read more →  CollaborationsThe Modern WingThe Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, ILSometimes it is difficult to remember the process by which a new structure is built and the phases that led to its completion. Our beautifully bound “Collaborations” books document the design and construction process, which we can create and make … read more → |
Recent PressApril 17, 2012United States Architecture Needs More Minorities and WomenDaily Commercial News, Toronto, CanadaNew Press ReleaseMay 8, 2012IDEA President Tapped to Serve on Jury for Contract Magazine's Interiors AwardsCHICAGO – (May 7, 2012) – IDEA president Dina A. Griffin has been selected to participate as a juror for Contract Magazine’s 34th Annual Interiors Awards. The Interiors Awards offers recognition in an array of market segments and … read more → |
 Meet Our TeamDina A. Griffin, AIA, NOMAPresident and PartnerDina joined IDEA in 1998 and is President of Interactive Design. Her experience includes municipal, corporate, multi-unit residential, retail, and banking projects. Dina is a member of the Board of Directors for the Illinois and Chicago Chapters of the American … read more →  About UsWhat's in a NameWhen our firm logo was created, the “E” in the acronym for our name and brand, IDEA, stood for Interactive Design │Eight Architects. The word IDEA speaks volumes about who we are—we have creative and inspired IDEAS. Since that time, … read more → |
