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Food Hall at the Center for Care & Discovery

DAAM

Chicago, United States

Year
2024
Category
Concepts > Architecture +Health
Type
Government + Health
Firm
DAAM
Location
Chicago, United States
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A+ 2025 · Finalist
Food Hall at the Center for Care & Discovery

The Center for Care & Discovery Food Hall renovation, a collaboration between DAAM and San Francisco-based Figure, consists of the redesign of a hospital lobby and food services space on the University of Chicago’s Medical Center campus. A series of terrazzo tile-clad curvilinear countertop and wainscotting elements wrap three distinct food retailers in a unifying gesture across the food hall space. White oak board-and-batten paneling brings rhythm, texture, and natural warmth to the space while a collection of planters interject greenery into an otherwise clinical environment. The new food hall accommodates seating for approximately 150 people in a diverse collection of furniture, including built-in banquettes, high top tables, custom millwork benches and soft lounge areas. The project seeks to create an inviting and naturally warm space as a respite from the daily demands of the hospital facility. Construction by Bowa Construction Photography by James Leng

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