Forward Space

Kuchar Studio · Wood Dale, IL

Forward Space, a woman-owned Steelcase dealer, moved its headquarters into a 20,000 square foot former warehouse in Wood Dale, Illinois, with Kuchar Studio designing the showroom, offices, a mockup area as well as the warehouse.  The 30 foot ceilings stayed, and rounded arches in rust, mint and soft pink break the open floor into rooms.  Sculpted pendants hang through the double height space, and arched shelving puts the furniture on display.

Pink curtains, green booth seating and a fireplace wall with the Forward Space logo
Reception desk under a wood clad ceiling with a glowing suspended light frame at Forward Space
Cafe counter and double height window wall with sculptural pendants at Forward Space
Long cafe with green banquettes, pink curtains and suspended ceiling clouds at Forward Space
Mint green arch framing the cafe and showroom at Forward Space
Nested arches in rust, mint and blush leading to a dining area at Forward Space
Rust and mint arched niches with lounge chairs at Forward Space
Library alcove with an arched niche, pendant lights and purple lounge chairs at Forward Space
Conference room with magenta task chairs and dome pendants at Forward Space
Corridor of frosted storage lockers and arched shelving along a blue wall at Forward Space
Open office showroom with a glass meeting room and lime lounge seating at Forward Space
Training room framed by a wide opening with mint arched alcoves at Forward Space
Workstations with purple privacy screens and copper pendants by the windows at Forward Space
Arched shelving wall displaying chairs with Forward Space and Steelcase graphics
Restroom vanity with copper vessel sinks and globe pendants at Forward Space
Single restroom with an arched mirror, green tile and brass globe lights at Forward Space
Sculptural light ribbons circling a glowing ceiling frame below a skylight at Forward Space
Close view of tangled light ribbons against a wood slat ceiling at Forward Space
Angled linear pendants floating in the double height space at Forward Space