Warby Parker Lincoln Park, Chicago
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Warby Parker Lincoln Park, Chicago

CLIENT

Warby Parker

ADDRESS

851 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Retail buildout of Warby Parker's first permanent retail location in the Midwest.

PROJECT SIZE

SF

COMPLETION DATE

2015

ARCHITECT

VOA Associates

Warby Parker is a national retailer of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contacts. One of the innovators of “clicks to bricks” retail, Warby’s brick-and-mortar locations are innovative, experiential, and eye-catching.

Chicago is home to Warby Parker’s first permanent retail location in the Midwest. Work included demolishing existing interior finishes, new interior structural reinforcement, new walls, ceilings, MEP, extensive millwork finishes with integrated lighting, and exterior facade updating.

Key Features

  Unique experiential retail concepts customized to location

  Custom millwork and high-end finishes

  Partnerships with local trade contractors