GOOSE ISLAND BREWERY
BANQUET HALL
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1989

Situated one floor above an existing microbrewery, this former plant for the Turtle Wax company was converted into a banquet space. The rough brick walls of the factory were complimented with an industrial infrastructure of acoustic clouds, lights, and table trucks. A blonde wood floor, inset in a dark stained border, is surrounded by walls full of folding wood chairs.

Photos by William Kildow.

Overall

Overall view of the room, with the bar to the left and the hanging wall to the right.

Hanging Wall

Folding wood chairs and coats were hung along an interior brick wall. An acoustic "cloud" hangs above, outfitted with light fixtures at it's four corners.

Entry

A portable table truck and coat hanging rack flanks the entry. A simple chalkboard with an angle iron ledge provides an impromptu place for messages and greetings.

Bar

Two portable bars are shown situated in front of back bar shelving that can be secured with two expanded metal rolling doors.