Edra Soto: Screenhouse
Edra Soto: Artist
Navillus Woodworks: Design Engineering, Fabrication, Installation
Fine Concrete: Concrete Casting
Stonetune Masonry: Installation
Goodfriend Magruder: Structural Engineering
Navillus was tasked with fabrication of Edra Soto’s Millennium Park commission, Screenhouse.
Photos courtesy of the artist
Brendan Fernandes: Restrain
Brendan Fernandes: Artist
Navillus Woodworks: Displays Design and Fabrication
Brendan asked Navillus to collaborate designing the plinths for his cast bronze sculptures shown in his exhibition “Restrain” at Monique Meloche Gallery, Chicago IL
Photos courtesy of Monique Meloche Gallery
Nina Chicago
Navillus Woodworks: Design, Fabrication, Installation
DXU: Architect of Record
Jeff Weisfeld: General Contractor
Navillus was commissioned to design the interior for Nina Chicago’s new location in Noble Square.
Photos by Jeremy Bittermann
Humboldt Schoolhouse Chair
Originally developed as an affordable and durable product for hospitality, the Humboldt School House Chair and Stool has also found its way into many homes and kitchens. The design refines an icon familiar to many. Sturdy and profoundly comfortable, the color of the steel and veneer are customizable.
Franklin Dining Chair
Since the first prototype was built in 2013 The Franklin Dining Chair has undergone several evolutions, each iteration refining its proportions, angles and dimensions. The Franklin Dining Chair is available for purchase through the Dock 6 Collection.
50th St Residence
Grant Gibson: Architect
Navillus Woodworks: Millwork Fabrication and Installation
Firehouse Contracting: General Contractor
Navillus built the millwork for the kitchen and adjoining rooms, including several large screen walls, both moving and fixed. This project was awarded a 2020 AIA Chicago Small Projects award.
Photos courtesy of the architect
Sullivan Soto Riverwalk East Proposal
Edra Soto, Dan Sullivan: Artists
Navillus Woodworks: Design-Engineering, Drawing
Goodfriend Magruder: Structural Engineer Consultation
Edra Soto and Dan Sullivan were shortlisted to proposal larger scale art for Chicago’s newly renovated Riverwalk East. This ambitious plan featured a tower made from Ductile concrete and tensioned polyester screen fastened to the side of Upper and Lower Wacker Drive
Edra Soto: Graft (Cuba) Smart Museum
Edra Soto: Artist
Navillus Woodworks: Design Engineering, Fabrication, Installation
Cesareo Moreno, Alison Fraunhar and Raquel Carrero: Curators
Created for Cross Currents / Intercambio Cultural, this iteration of Graft featured photos taken on an artist exchange trip to Cuba in 2018.
Photos courtesy of the artist.
Brendan Fernandes: Call and Response
Artist: Brendan Fernandes
Exhibition Design: Norman Kelley
Curator: January Parkos Arnall
Fabrication, Installation: Navillus Woodworks and -ism furniture
Navillus and Dock 6 partner teamed up to provide interactive sculptures exhibited at the MCA Commons
photos courtesy of Brendan Fernandes
Galit
Navillus Woodworks, zakrose, -ism furniture: Design, Fabrication, Installation
Blue Star Properties: Design Direction, Project Management
Navillus, under the leadership of zakrose, teamed up with Dock 6 partners to build the interior millwork for this innovative Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant, located in Lincoln Park Chicago.
Photos courtesy of Blue Star Properties
Notre Chicago
Norman Kelley: Architect
Designer: Ben Gott
Navillus Woodworks, -ism furniture: Fabrication, Installation
Oslo Builders: General Contractor
Notre immediately caught the attention of design enthusiasts around the world upon its opening in early 2019. Innovative use of materials, and a stunning renovation of an existing space with a layout more akin to a museum or gallery than a fashion boutique all add up to a singular space.
Photos courtesy of Notre
Edra Soto: Graft, Cultural Center
Edra Soto: Artist
Navillus Woodworks: Design Engineering, Fabrication, Installation
Along with artist Yhelen Hall, Edra Soto was invited by the Chicago Cultural Center to show her Graft Installation, this time 40’ in length for the Forgotten Forms exhibition. The Wall, which was the first in Chicago to feature the viewers, was accompanied by a publication and two modified bus stops, previously exhibited at Sector 2337 and Cuchifritos NYC.