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 Chicago
Scenic was originally hired to survey a loft space for MTV,
but once they learned of the company's design capabilities,
Chicago Scenic was quickly hired to develop and design the
set for The Real World Chicago. Working closely with the show's
producer, the designs were completed and approved in the space
of three  weeks,
and three weeks
later the construction was
done as well.
The open
loft space gave Chicago Scenic's designers the opportunity
to start from scratch in planning the living space, traffic
flow, and camera angles as they developed visual concepts
for the show. The greatest challenge was creating a space
that facilitated shooting live while maintaining a functional
living space. In order to do this, every conceivable camera
angle had to be planned for in advance, while at the same
time creating usable and visually interesting space. By incorporating
plenty of curves and angles along with other stylized elements
and details, the viewers were always engaged.
 The
top floor of the loft was the general living area with a hip
kitchen, fully equipped game room, an office area with a hidden
confessional for disclosing secrets on camera, and a living
room area complete with a balcony hot tub for eight. The second
floor had three bedrooms, a cozy phone lounge, exercise room,
and a coed bathroom the size of a large studio apartment,
complete with a two-person shower.
Chicago
Scenic's project managers were responsible for managing the
overall construction process and securing and managing the
general contractor for the build-out. From early meetings
with the city building department to establish the proper
electrical and plumbing permits required for the project's
construction through the actual build-out of the space, Chicago
Scenic worked continuously with the show's producers, art
director, and contractors to expedite the show's design and
construction.
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