Michael Jordan Restaurant

Oak Brook, IL

The Michael Jordan's Restaurant concept is both a spatial and social interpretation of Michael's many qualities condensed into a refined fining atmosphere. The objective is to create an authentic, social, formal yet familiar dining environment. 

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The entry implies movement, levity, the finesse and grace of Michael’s movement through the air that has captivated generations of sports fans. The material; inspired by the natural backdrop surrounding Ridgefield implies MJs influence on fans outside of Chicago, the charred wood paneling a symbol of MJ’s game changing force, the red strip a snapshot of MJ’s gravity-defying movement on the court. The entry portal, at once a striking, sweeping move, then reveals the interior and steps back to show the Michael off the court in a refined, warm, mature setting: the steak house.

The spaces draw inspiration from Michael’s dynamic personality, his determination & ongoing pursuit of excellence.