21/02/2024 - The first Arper showroom Chicago opens its doors in the Fulton Market district, bringing the brand's number of spaces in the United States to three, along with Los Angeles and New York. With an interior design project by Charlie Green Studio, the 4500-square-foot space reflects the furniture brand's sustainable mindset through its open layout: architectural elements are minimised, becoming simple backdrop and support for the collections. Between indoor and outdoor, the space aims to deconstruct the paradigm of the traditional showroom to create a multifunctional place with a focus on community, hospitality and design.
Roberto Monti, CEO of Arper, shares the significance of opening this new showroom in Fulton Market, “We’ve had a presence in Chicago for over a decade, and it continues to be a key strategic market for Arper. Chicago has a deep history of design and architecture, so it is a logical market for our design brand. Chicago is also a central location that serves the broader region, with visitors frequently traveling in from other markets.”
Arper chose to open a standalone showroom outside of The Mart, as this lends an opportunity to reach a broader audience and interact more directly with clients and visitors from the surrounding community.
“We want to be part of a thriving and diverse neighborhood that serves both industry professionals and consumers alike. This space showcases our perspective through The Project of Living, offering solutions in an environment that intuitively supports the occupants in a variety of settings” continues Roberto Monti, CEO of Arper.
Just like The Project of Living evolves, Arper sees this space continually evolving and plans to host clients and partners to meet, learn, collaborate, and celebrate. Arper envisions this as an immersive experience to learn about the brand and products, offering a studio-like setting where designers and clients alike can browse, design, and specify solutions tailored to their exact needs. Arper is well known for its use of material and color; the space offers a library and studio setting to enable clients to design and browse a wide array of available options and finishes.
The space utilizes fixtures and appliances that perform beyond any regulatory requirements, including low-flow plumbing fixtures, Energy Star appliances, and energy-saving lighting. As is outlined in Arper’s sustainability report, the company is also limiting its environmental impact in various ways as part of daily practice, including recycling, limited landfill waste, and elimination of single-use plastics. The abundant natural light in the space is also a nod not only to sustainability but also to the health and well-being of users of the space.
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