Erikson Institute

Chicago, Illinois

Erikson Institute is a graduate school specializing in early childhood development, education, and social work. Its new campus in Chicago's River North neighborhood brings together teaching, research, and administrative functions within a shared academic environment.

The 75,000-square-foot facility accommodates classrooms, seminar and study spaces, a library, student services, and offices for faculty and leadership. Designed to support a range of academic and professional activities, the spaces balance focused learning and individual work with opportunities for collaboration.

Informal gathering areas and collaborative spaces are integrated throughout the floors, encouraging interaction among students, faculty, and staff. These shared spaces foster a sense of community and create opportunities for exchange beyond the classroom, reflecting the institute's emphasis on learning, relationships, and human development.

Project Credits
Interior Architecture: Gensler
Project Architect Audrey G. Winner while at Gensler
Contractor: ICG
Photography: Bob Coscarelli