School of the Art Institute

School of the Art Institute (1)

Navillus Woodworks: Fabrication

Navillus has received several commissions from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Dean’s Office. These include beautiful solid Walnut chairs inspired by Donald Judd, CNC carved Corian table and desk tops, and a pair of enormous daybeds made of solid African Mahogany.

Shinique Smith: MSU FCU

Shinique Smith Infinity Charm (8)

Shinique Smith: Artist

Navillus Woodworks: Design Engineering, Fabrication

Goodfriend Magruder: Structural Engineering

Foresight Supersign: Installation

Steel: Active Alloys, Giant

Navillus was approached to help Shinique Smith produce a commission for a new building housing the MSU FCU headquarters in East Lansing Michigan.

Skidmore Owing and Merrill Office

Skidmore Owings & Merrill (3)

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill: Designer

Navillus Woodworks with zakrose, SAP Design: Fabrication

Siteline: Installation

General Contractor: Power Construction

Navillus enlisted the help of Dock 6 partners zakrose and SAP for this massive project building all of the workstation desks, conference tables and storage units for their recently completed renovation of their Chicago Offices in the Santa Fe Building.

Photos by Navillus Woodworks

Taylor Street Residence

Taylor Street Residence (10)

Navillus Woodworks: Design (with Mia Rao Design), Fabrication, Installation

Design: Mia Rao Design

Photography: Tyler Mallory

Navillus worked directly with the client and Mia Rao Design to realize beautiful custom pieces made from tropical hardwoods. Utilizing our CNC router, Navillus developed and carved custom patterns inspired by traditional Southeast Asian influences.

The Bear

The Bear (15)

Season 2 of Chicago-based restaurant drama features Franklin Dining Chairs, Stools, as well as Dining Tables designed by Navillus. Available for purchase through the Dock 6 Collection.

The Salt Shed Chicago

Salt Shed Chicago (13)

Navillus Woodworks, with D6 partner zakrose, built the bars at The Salt Shed for Blue Star Properties and R2 Management.

Photography by Jeremy Bittermann.

The Stevie Dining Chair

The Stevie Dining Chair (2)

Studio Artempo with Navillus Woodworks: Design

Navillus Woodworks: Design-Engineering, Fabrication

Photography courtesy of Studio Artempo

Designer Bridget Benge of Studio Artempo enlisted Navillus to collaborate on a solid wood and leather dining chair.