BlackEdge Capital

BlackEdge was engaged and secured as a tenant in a new development in Fulton Market. Through close collaboration with the company founders, LJC designed a workplace that places equal emphasis on functionality, technology, and a calm environment.

The ultimate vision was to create an environment that is an extension of employees’ lives rather than a separate compartment. It’s a simple space that conveys a calming repose through hues in neutral tones. The overall feeling is polished and refined, effectively complementing the industrial feel of the neighborhood and building.

Large portions of the floor plate dedicated to communal areas – a fitness center/shower, café, and gaming area – offer relief from the relentless pace of financial work. These communal areas are supported by quiet spaces, ranging from an enclosed nap room to semi-private areas adjacent to the café. Mirroring the balance of work-driven intensity with areas of tranquility, the interior architecture and finishes create a dialogue between refined detailing and the industrial context of the West Loop property.

The finished space effectively blurs the distinction between work and home. In a unique environment, the stage is set for the rigors of financial trading while offering an interlude in refined, serene areas. Today, this workplace is a popular weekend destination for employees who go there not to work – but to recharge.

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