Elmhurst Art Museum Welcomes Could Be Architecture
WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Zack Morrison and Joseph Altshuler, co-founders of the Chicago-based design practice, Could Be Architecture for a conversation about their work.
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“For us, seriously playful means creating spaces that inspire and challenge people to interact with each other and the built environment.” - Joseph Altshuler talking about Could Be Architecture’s mission to create spaces that are ‘seriously playful’.
Zack Morrison and Joseph Altshuler sitting comfortably inside the McCormick AfterParti
One of the most intriguing aspects of visiting the west suburban Elmhurst Art Museum is being able to step inside one of only three existing Mies van der Rohe-designed houses in the United States. The McCormick House was built in 1952, served as a home for different families for almost forty years and then was moved to the site of the current Elmhurst Art Museum in 1994. In recent years, the museum has invited artists and designers to activate the space with creative installations. The latest McCormick House activation comes from the Chicago-based designed practice known as Could Be Architecture.
Outside of the McCormick House at the Elmhurst Art Museum
Could Be Architecture: McCormick AfterParti opened on January 25. Visitors will encounter a bright, inviting space filled with furniture pieces that encourage interaction.
Seating areas AfterParti-style
Chess area inside Could Be Architecture: McCormick AfterParti
