Aloft Hotels are known for their colorful, contemporary style and expansive, hangout-friendly lobby spaces. Given their focus on modern, urban design, it should come as no surprise that we’ve supplied La Cantina Doors for their properties here in Chicago!
When Aloft Chicago Mag Mile was constructed in 2018, the designers wanted a way to open up the ground floor bar and gameroom to the lively atmosphere of surrounding Streeterville. This 8-panel, thermally-controlled aluminum folding window system proved to be the perfect choice — during our seasonable summers, the panels can part in the middle and be pushed off to either side to allow fresh breezes into the room. Cocktail drinkers can pull a chair up to the windows and people watch to their heart’s content… while luring in curious passerby seeking the same kind of fun.
In the wintertime, the staff decorates the windows with season’s greetings and enticing invitations to check out what’s behind the glass. We love the way this feature allows playful interaction between neighborhood residents and short-term guests!
LOCATION: 243 East Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60611
ARCHITECT: Valerio Dewalt Train
GC: Aecom
INSTALLER: Northern Glass Inc
PRODUCTS SUPPLIED: La Cantina Doors
