Interior Design - March 1, 2007

The fiberglass cones suspended from the ceiling were meant to shock, diverting attention from unattractive ducts and unwieldy columns. And to serve as arrows directing attention to the products at the Chicago Merchandise Mart showroom designed by Chermayeff & Geismar for the General Fireproofing Company.

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