We are pleased to announce that Navy Pier, Inc. has chosen James Corner Field Operations as the design team with which it will work to reimagine the future of Navy Pier’s public spaces.
The completion of the design team selection competition marks a historic moment in its illustrious history. We thank you for your thoughtful input, engagement and comments as we seek to redesign the Pierscape, or the outdoor public spaces of the Pier.
James Corner Field Operations is a leading-edge landscape architecture and urban design practice. The firm, led by Founder James Corner, is an award-winning landscape architecture and urban design firm that has gained international recognition and acclaim. For more information on James Corner Field Operations click here.
The selection of design firm JCFO is an important part of the larger vision for Navy Pier called The Centennial Vision, which seeks to make the “People’s Pier a truly iconic and world-class destination as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2016.
The public spaces JCFO has been chosen to redesign include Gateway Park at the west entrance of the Pier, Crystal Gardens, Pier Park, East End Park and the South Dock - along with smaller public spaces that dot the length of the Pier. This work will include enhancements to the Pier's landscaping and streetscape along with the addition of water features, public art, and lighting.
The design of the Pier’s Pierscape, or outdoor public spaces, is an essential component of The Centennial Vision. In addition to the Pierscape, Navy Pier is moving forward with other components of the vision. The Pier is beginning to plan the renovation of the Family Pavilion, explore the addition of more restaurants and entertainment, and to work closely with its cultural partners, Chicago Children’s Museum and Chicago Shakespeare Theater, on the feasibility of each expanding their presence at the Pier. Click here to read our news release.