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Nobel Laureates

Astudio reached out to Midton to aid in production of a feature wall for The University of Chicago Booth School of Business’s new campus.

A feature wall for The University of Chicago Booth School of Business campus

The design was a wall lighting installation featuring acrylic plaques of all the Nobel Laureates who were alumni of the University of Chicago. Each plaque would include a photo, name, and information about each laureate.

The lighting installation was for the grand stairway in the heart of the building, in the reception area. The materials palette for the project combines industrial raw dark grey steel, with matte natural oiled walnut as a modern take on the school’s impressive past. This would reflect the prestigious history of Chicago Booth, while also drawing on a new innovative design to create an effective and empowering educational environment.

Astudio wished to experiment with acrylic following their own research. Their search revealed the benefits of using acrylic for lighting installations, to give an impressive, illuminated effect to the reception and lounge area. 

What was the project?

Astudio reached out to Midton to aid in production of a feature wall for The University of Chicago Booth School of Business’s new campus. The design was a wall lighting installation featuring plaques of all the Nobel Laureates who were alumni of the University of Chicago. Each acrylic plaque would include a photo, name, and information about each laureate.

The lighting installation was for the grand stairway in the heart of the building, in the reception area. The materials palette for the project combines industrial raw dark grey steel, with matte natural oiled walnut as a modern take on the school’s impressive past. This would reflect the prestigious history of Chicago Booth, while also drawing on a new innovative design to create an effective and empowering educational environment.

Astudio wished to experiment with acrylic following their own research. Their search revealed the benefits of using acrylic for lighting installations, to give an impressive, illuminated effect to the reception and lounge area. 

Who is Astudio?

Astudio are architects who have been named Architectural Practice of the Year, by Building magazine, in recognition of their work. Astudio works with the belief that humility, an ability to listen, and a clear intellectual vision make projects work.

The architectural practice was hired by The University of Chicago Booth School of Business to design and fit their new campus.

Founded in 1899, Chicago Booth is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. They have had a London base for 15 years and to mark this milestone, they sought a new campus. This new building will be the European home for Booth’s renowned Executive MBA programme, alongside additional education programmes. The office is based in the heart of London’s financial district, a stone’s throw away from St Paul’s Cathedral.

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