Making Connections: Gensler Delivers Open Office for Motorola

Gensler outfitted a pantry at Motorola Mobility in Chicago with a sectional by Uwe Fischer and custom neon linear fixtures configured as a subway map. Photography by Eric Laignel.

In reception, an LED media wall rises behind chairs by Brad Ascalon Studio NYC. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Laser-cut, powder-coated steel wraps the main elevator lobby. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Salvaged brick appears in a corridor. Photography by Eric Laignel.

The media wall separates the multipurpose area from reception. Photography by Eric Laignel.

In the lobby of the Merchandise Mart, Motorola has a desk fronted by screens that cycle between city scenes. Photography by Eric Laignel.

A pantry’s custom vinyl wall covering backs a chair by Charles and Ray Eames and a table by Christophe Pillet. Photography by Eric Laignel.

This pantry offers a table and chairs by Eero Saarinen. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Two-by-fours and two-by-twos define a corridor. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Chicago-themed photographs, mounted on magnetic strips, can be rearranged. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Konstantin Grcic stools cluster at the top of the bleacher seating in the multi-purpose area. Photography by Eric Laignel.

A laser-cut wall backs the reception desk. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Workstations in all office areas are height-adjustable. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Flooring in the service center is poured concrete. Photography by Eric Laignel.

A miniature Zen garden punctuates the walnut counter in a pantry. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Terrazzo in a corridor is original to the 1930 building. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Custom garage doors close off both sides of the game room. Photography by Eric Laignel.