Reception and lounge area with Chicago skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows at Balyasny Asset Management’s West Lake Street office built by J.T. Magen.
Staff dining area with kitchenette, white island counter and high stool seating at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by J.T. Magen & Company Inc. in Chicago
Staff dining area with array of seating options and views of the city of Chicago at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by general contractor J.T. Magen & Company Inc.
Boardroom featuring white marble table, cream leather and wooden-backed chairs and impressive city views at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by J.T. Magen in West Lake Street, Chicago.
Staircase with cast iron supporting beams, wooden steps, glass frames and a black wrought iron rail installed by J.T. Magen & Company Inc. for Balyasny Asset Management in Chicago.
Reception area featuring coffee maker, fish tank and TV news display screen at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by general contractor J.T. Magen & Company Inc. in Chicago.
Reception are with cream lounge couches and armchairs overlooking Chicago’s skyscrapers at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by J.T. Magen.
An elevated view of Chicago River from the staircase at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by general contractor J.T. Magen & Company Inc. at West Lake Street, Chicago.

Photos: © Steve Hall

J.T. Magen builds offices for Chicago hedge fund Balyasny Asset Management

Investment firm’s workspace in sleek new skyscraper features an open floor plan and dramatic skyline views.

BAM’s new Chicago office…expands on BAM’s commitment to promote better connectivity between groups and personnel that had traditionally been separated by walls and private offices. The team stayed consistent with a clean modern aesthetic, while using a new set of finishes and materials that better suited the light and glassy feel of the building.

— Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, architect

Progress image of the office break room at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by general contractor J.T. Magen & Company Inc. at West Lake Street, Chicago.Completed office break room with mini-bar, snooker table, library, relaxed seating and Chicago skyline views at Balyasny Asset Management’s office built by J.T. Magen & Company Inc.

Photos: © Steve Hall

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Learn more about the stunning design for Balyasny Asset Management’s Chicago skyscraper offices.

See how architects Valerio Dewalt Train incorporated the building’s curved geometry into their BAM office design, according to Office Lovin’.

Read about the challenge of building the BAM offices on the 50th floor.

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Project Facts

Balyasny Asset Management
Address: 444 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL
Size: 44,000 sq. ft.
Architect: Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
MEPS engineer: WMA Consulting Engineers

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