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The Marshall Field and Company Building Case Study

Historic Preservation Meets Modern Performance

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Built EnvironmentBuilt Environment

Industry

Multi-Use Event Centers

Location

Illinois

Architect | Developer | Construction Manager

Lamar Johnson Collaborative | Brookfield Properties | Clayco

The historic Marshall Field and Company Building in Chicago, now home to Macy’s flagship store, is being reimagined to include 650,000 square feet of premier office space along with high-end amenities and a rooftop deck overlooking Lake Michigan. Trinity Consultants provided acoustic design to support this transformation within a National Historic Landmark.

Vision

The project repositions an iconic retail building into a modern workplace while maintaining its architectural legacy. Acoustic design plays a critical role in preserving the character of historic spaces while supporting contemporary office use. Looking ahead, the building offers a balance of heritage and performance for future tenants.

Partnership

Working with Brookfield Properties, Lamar Johnson Collaborative, and Clayco, Trinity Consultants supported the integration of acoustic strategies within a complex historic retrofit. Coordination focused on aligning performance requirements with preservation constraints and design intent.

Services Performed

Trinity Consultants provided acoustic design for the Marshall Field and Company Building, supporting its transformation from a historic landmark into modern office spaces. Services included room acoustics, sound isolation, and vibration control to integrate amenities and ensure workplace comfort while preserving the building’s character.

Value-Add

Acoustic design addressed challenges associated with integrating modern amenities into a historic structure, including a fitness center within a 125-year-old building. Isolated flooring systems and programming coordination were implemented to control impact noise. Upper floors were transformed into flexible office space while maintaining a refined acoustic environment that aligns with the building’s historic character.

Project Details:

  • Historic renovation and adaptive reuse
  • Rooftop deck and amenity spaces

650,000

sq. ft. of office space

National Historic Landmark