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Project • By Valerio Dewalt Train • Offices
Yelp Chicago Office
Yelp, the top-ranked user-driven review and recommendation service, was drawn to Chicago when selecting the site for their Midwest offices. They chose a space surrounded by the raw energy of the city’s urban life – the elevated train line, the resurgent river, an eclectic neighborhood of offices, restaurants, shops, and residences. Their new office occupies a significant corner of the majestic Merchandise Mart, overlooking the junction of the Chicago River’s branches. Originally built as a vast showroom for goods, theMart itself functions as a small city with a daily population of 15,000. But today, the building is a hub for tech companies looking for an authentic urban environment with floors large enough to accommodate future expansion.At... More