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McDonald's Chicago Flagship

Chicago, IL

McDonald’s commitment to sustainability is at the core of the design of this restaurant, placing the emphasis on nature, energy conservation, daylight and modern amenities.

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The challenges for illuminating the interior and exterior of this glass box included ensuring visual comfort from LED fixtures and from large, glass curtain-walls that were designed for abundant daylight penetration as well as organizing the lighting fixtures in a technical-channel,” along with daylight-sensors, speakers, security cameras, and Wi-Fi antennas for an organized, clean appearance in the cross-laminated timber ceiling.

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The lighting design for this 19,000 SF restaurant includes daylighting design for the interior with its hanging gardens, effective daylight harvesting, and exterior illumination that attracts the eye while complying with the LEED Light Pollution credit.

Project Details

Architect

  • Ross Barney Architects

Recognition

  • IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2019

  • Prix Versailles Award, North America, Special Prize for Exterior, Restaurant category, 2019

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