Exhibition

Models Off-Site

March 7-March 8, 2025

A unique two-day exhibition showcasing, in one space, models by Kwong Von Glinow produced during the last eight years. The exhibition took place at 2021 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616.

Contributors

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Junfu Cui. Courtesy of Kwong Von Glinow.

The ½” =1’-0” scale model has been an integral part of Kwong Von Glinow’s design process since they started their practice eight years ago. The scale of the model allows them to look “into” the model rather than “over” it. Looking in is like finding and the act of finding is important for design. Their primary goal of model-making is not to generate form, but to generate space.

The ½” =1’-0” scale model allows them to test multiple spatial qualities: layout and section, material palette, assembly, details, and light. Testing the relationship of how these elements come together in the model allows them to make decisions. Sometimes things go well together, sometimes they see different elements require more tension.

The models in Models Off-Site are a mix of in-progress models from their office, models returned from exhibitions, and models from completed projects that have been in storage. Kwong Von Glinow see this two-day exhibition as an opportunity to bring models from the last eight years of their practice together, unboxed, and in one space.

PUBLIC VIEWING HOURS

Friday, March 7: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Saturday, March 8: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Junfu Cui. Courtesy of Kwong Von Glinow.

SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL MODELS

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Ardmore House. © Kwong Von Glinow.

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Washington Boulevard Rooftop Addition. © Kwong Von Glinow.

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Courtyard House. © Kwong Von Glinow.

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SAIC Library. © Kwong Von Glinow.

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SAIC State Street Residential Lobby. © Kwong Von Glinow.

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SAIC Madison Residential Lobby. © Kwong Von Glinow.

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Swiss Consulate Chicago. © Kwong Von Glinow

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Dizzy’s SoHo. © Kwong Von Glinow.

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10-Car Garage. © Kwong Von Glinow.

EVENT PHOTOS

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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Lap Chi Kwong and Alison Von Glinow, Models Off-Site, Chicago, 2025. © Haobo Zhang.

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