< Inspirations / Case Study

401 N. Michigan Ave.

Custom Acoustic Drum

Lightart custom acoustic drum 401 N Michigan 1

  • Overview

    A project with architectural design firm Griskelis Young Harrell challenged us to think big.
    The design team tasked LightArt to match the size of the reception desk at 401 N Michigan Avenue, a mixed-use Class A building in the heart of Chicago's business district.
    Coming in at 11ft Diameter, the custom Acoustic Drum fixture is a helpful beacon to visitors, as it draws awareness to the reception and check in desk within the expansive lobby space.




  • The fixture has a similar tapered shape to Acoustic Empire Shade, but follows the construction of the Acoustic Drum by including an enclosed bottom diffuser. The final dimensions are 11'-4"Dia x 9'-4" Top Dia x 4'H. The custom Acoustic Drum has a fully integrated, solid state LED system with 120-277 volt drivers, 0-10v dimming, and 3000K.




  • PROJECT:     401 N. Michigan Ave.

    SPECIFIER: Griskelis Young Harrell

    CLIENT: Zeller Realty

    CONTRACTOR: Norcon Inc.

    INDUSTRY: Corporate Lobby

    LOCATION: Chicago, IL

    PHOTO: Bradley Warren Photography

Lightart custom acoustic drum 401 N Michigan 1
Lightart custom acoustic drum 401 N Michigan 2
Lightart custom acoustic drum 401 N Michigan
401 Sign Dx O

Related Products

Acoustic Collection Videos

Watch case studies, product videos, and acoustical tests on the Acoustic Collection 

Watch more videos
sizes="(max-width: 95.625em) 8vw, (max-width: 81.25em) 9vw, (max-width: 68.75em) 11vw, (max-width: 61.9375em) 12vw, (max-width: 46.875em) 16vw, (max-width: 34em) 22vw, (max-width: 20em) 25vw, 120px" widths="240,162,81" preselect=""