Heather Hancock

Project Overview

For a leading professional services firm in Chicago, I created a site-specific ENCODE installation that transforms client-relevant content into a dynamic, visually engaging lobby feature. The project includes two existing ENCODE pieces along with a newly commissioned third piece designed to integrate the firm's brand identity in a sophisticated and meaningful way.

Concept & Inspiration

The firm sought an installation that would reinforce its brand and company culture while bringing depth and energy to the space. The new piece abstracts the firm’s logo into a sleek, layered composition, incorporating embossed details and a mission-driven word from their values, subtly embedded within the design.

Execution & Design Approach

• Material & Color Palette: A refined mix of shimmering, iridized glass in their company pantones and matte concrete balances vibrancy with a clean, modern aesthetic.

• Architectural Integration: The artwork creates a striking focal point in the lobby, enhancing the contemporary interior design.

• Dynamic Visual Experience: Light-responsive glass elements shift and glow as visitors move through the space, ensuring continuous engagement.

Visual & Emotional Impact

• Transforms brand identity into a compelling visual statement.

• Reinforces a strong sense of place and company culture as part of a return to work master plan.

• Elevates the professional environment with a balance of sleek minimalism and dynamic energy.

Key Takeaways

This installation showcases how contemporary art can seamlessly integrate brand storytelling into architectural spaces. By blending material, light, and movement, the ENCODE series enhances the firm’s identity in a way that is both subtle and powerful.

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downloadable PDF: professional services lobby CASE STUDY | 2025