IA Interior Architects has signed a full-floor, 14,797-square-foot lease at the Monroe Building, 104 S. Michigan Ave., in Chicago’s East Loop.
IA is moving its Chicago office from 205 W. Wacker. Established in Chicago in 1994, IA Interior Architects’ Chicago office has grown to 55 personnel, who come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. With an exclusive focus on the work environment, IA Chicago’s clients include GE Capital, AON, American Medical Association, Whirlpool and ValueClick.
Lenora Adds and Steve Holmberg of Cushman & Wakefield represented the building. Steven Steinmeyer and Philip Geiger of Jones Lang LaSalle represented IA. More than 36 percent of the building’s available space was leased in 2012.
The Monroe Building recently completed a significant renovation that restored many original architectural elements while adding all new electrical, HVAC, security and life safety systems. The redevelopment also introduced features and amenities including a spa-like fitness center, auditorium and broadcast center, data center with server space and support, secured bicycle storage with lockers and showers, and concierge service. Retail tenants now include fresh-fast eatery Pret A Manger, a convenience store and a full-service bank.
