Featured Fridays: Lacuna Artist Lofts

What is Lacuna Artist Lofts?

Magik Street at Lacuna Artist Lofts in Pilsen

Our featured business this week is a Chicago event space that is increasingly becoming more appealing to the public because of its history and creative atmosphere. What was once the largest macaroni factory in Pilsen is now a beautiful venue of spaces and galleries for every type of event from concerts and art shows to weddings and private parties. Recently featured on CBS as one of the top venues for Fall weddings, they offer an array of spaces, ideal for a variety of events.

Why is it on the ParadigmNEXT radar?

We consider the colossal vastness of the space, along with the hip design and appeal incredibly inspiring. Their outdoor spaces include Skydeck, which offers a sprawling view of Chicago, and Magik Street, a refurbished semi-trailer, which now consists of a custom sink, couches and bar area. The “Blank Canvas” Gallery space is named quite literally in that it offers the potential for users to decorate as desired. The two remaining galleries feature private collections by local artists within the current exhibition taking place. The gallery entitled The Reverie boasts a space that includes one-of-a-kind shipping containers that were repurposed to create the bar area, restroom and entryway. One of the most interesting pieces in this space is the custom-designed “Steampunk” inspired chandelier, not to mention the neon signage hanging from the ceilings.

Steampunk Inspired Chandelier at Lacuna Artist Lofts in Pilsen

How is it impacting the industry?

Aside from the spaces it offers, Lacuna is also the perfect inspirational environment for

philanthropists and creatives alike. As an example, the Remix Project, which helps young people in disadvantaged communities further their education and skills that are needed specifically in creative industries, happens at Lacuna. The space offers a professional recording studio, editing suites, and tables and chairs that have all been used from repurposed material. The space is often in sync with the purpose and passion of the communities that utilize it, and we appreciate the opportunities it provides to those in our industry.

By: ParadigmNext https://paradigmnext.com.com

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ParadigmNEXT, Inc. is a digital markeitng and branding agency headquartered in Chicago. We provide branding, identity, integrated marketing, social media strategy, art direction, web-design & development, startup incubation, commercial video production, product development, and commercial storefront development services to a wide array of clients ranging from bootstrapped startups to successful longstanding companies.