The Design Center at The Merchandise Mart will unveil a new amenity center for designers and shoppers this winter called “Lounge 1447”. This  facility, designed by designer and architect Gary Lee (who also planned the reorganization and corridor redesign for Design Center floors 14 and 15), will serve as a meeting spot, lounge, office and café on the 14^th floor. Lounge 1447, located in the Northwest corner will anchor the floor alongside top showrooms HOLLY HUNT, David Sutherland, Dessin Fournir Companies, Jean de Merry, and Century Furniture. The amenity center is the first of its kind in the country and will offer an array of informational resources and services for both the design professional and the visitor, all designed to make their visit to the Design Center more enjoyable.

“We’re excited our designers and the public will have a designated space to use for work and pleasure while visiting and shopping the Design Center showrooms,” said Julia Chappell, Managing Director of Marketing for the Design Center. “Lounge 1447 will become the go- to destination for all Design Center patrons. This will truly serve as an office-away-from-the-office.  We have also partnered with first floor tenant, The Artisan Cellar, to cater a Café inside Lounge 1447, which will serve espresso, cappuccino, fresh hot and cold delicacies and feature a sophisticated one of a kind wine list.”