Collective Office

Collective Office Creating thoughtful spaces that help people live purposeful, peaceful, and productive lives. We are strategists, storytellers, solution-seekers.

At the heart of our approach lies the singular belief that a well-designed space can change your life. For over 20 years, we’ve designed and created spaces for life—spaces that will endure, that can support whatever unfolds. Spaces that allow you to be a more present person, a more supported organization, a more generous host. Spaces that enhance the everyday. We began in Toronto, transitioned to Chicago where we work across North America.

Long before a conversation begins, a space communicates. It tells clients what your business stands for. It influences h...
07/24/2026

Long before a conversation begins, a space communicates. It tells clients what your business stands for. It influences how employees feel when they arrive each morning. It shapes collaboration, creativity, focus, and the overall experience of everyone who walks through the door. Every material, every line, every piece of lighting, and every carefully considered detail contributes to their story. The design of a space is a reflection of the people who occupy it.
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As architects, we believe the most successful spaces are designed around experience first. When every detail supports ho...
07/17/2026

As architects, we believe the most successful spaces are designed around experience first. When every detail supports how people gather, interact, and feel, great design becomes something you don't just see—it becomes something you remember. The layout influences how customers move through the space. Acoustics shape conversation. Lighting affects mood. Thoughtfully chosen materials create comfort and character. Every decision contributes to a feeling.
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Home is more than a place to live—it's where everyday moments become lasting memories. This multifamily 2 flat was desig...
07/03/2026

Home is more than a place to live—it's where everyday moments become lasting memories. This multifamily 2 flat was designed to make those moments feel natural, creating a place for family connection while still enjoying the comfort and privacy of their own spaces. Private balconies become morning coffee spots, places to tend a few plants, or simply somewhere to pause and enjoy a quiet moment while shared patios act as a place to share life's milestones.
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The elegance of finishes tie the whole project together, telling the story of its past and new life as Entertaining Co. ...
06/26/2026

The elegance of finishes tie the whole project together, telling the story of its past and new life as Entertaining Co. HQ.⁠ Our design creates thoughtful, refined insertions within the existing warehouse shell. It uses the exposed brick, wood ceiling joists, and steel trusses as a counter point to the new insertions of modernity, developing a dynamic harmony between them.
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Acting as a cafe in the morning that shifts into a restaurant at night, the design feels energizing at the start of the ...
06/12/2026

Acting as a cafe in the morning that shifts into a restaurant at night, the design feels energizing at the start of the day and comforting later on. Bright daylight washes through the interior to the patio with plants softening its urban surroundings. By evening, the lighting shifts to a softer glow, turning the cafe into an intimate restaurant that invites people to slow down and unwind. With an environment that uplifts and invigorates, Wabash Cafe becomes a cornerstone for the neighborhood that supports the lives happening around it.
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05/22/2026

Good design balances beauty with function. Our Soldier Field House honors the comforts of a home through aesthetics, experience and performance. Considering thermal comfort, acoustics, durability, and energy performance alongside proportion, texture, and detail creates a home that doesn’t just photograph well — it lives well.

The most compelling spaces often come from the dialogue between what exists and what’s added. Original structure, aged m...
04/17/2026

The most compelling spaces often come from the dialogue between what exists and what’s added. Original structure, aged materials, and historic character provide depth, while contemporary interventions bring clarity, performance, and a new way of living. Approaching these projects needs care - understanding what should be kept, what can be reimagined, and how new layers can quietly elevate the whole.
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04/10/2026

Our role is to guide that balance. We help clients understand where to invest, where to simplify, and how to make decisions that align with their goals without compromising the integrity of the design. It’s not about choosing one over the others — it’s about aligning all three in a way that creates lasting value.
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Address

9 E. 24th Street
Chicago, IL
60616

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+13128182006

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