Art Institute of Chicago

Modern Wing Kids Shop

Located within the Ryan Education Center, this 625-square-foot shop features a unique assortment of books, toys, games, art and craft supplies, and educator resources. This shop is located just inside the entry to the Education Center thus connecting the common area of Griffin Court and the Education Center. The shop appears to flow out to a sculpture garden through a floor to ceiling window, truly bringing the outdoors indoors. The design is intentionally simple echoing the strong vertical lines of the window mullions in the millwork dividers. This small shop borrows from the finishes within the Education Center blending seamlessly into its surroundings.