Tree Studios Medinah Center is a unique assemblage of historical buildings. Originally constructed as artists' studios in 1894, the landmark setting was redeveloped by Friedman Properties, specialists in historic preservation. The shops & galleries comprise a distinctive retail collection situated in Chicago's River North neighborhood which is filled with unique shops, entertainment venues and award winning restaurants.

The Shops & Galleries

Headquartered in Italy, Alessi's exclusive flagship store on State Street showcases the company's rich design history. Featuring the largest selection of Alessi products in the midwest, the store carries products from all three divisions of Alessi (A di Alessi, Alessi, and Officina Alessi). Nationwide shipping and gift registry available. For more information call 312.274.6500 or visit www.alessi.com. 611 N. State Street

Bang & Olufsen, the Danish manufacturer of high-end home theaters and custom multi-room music systems, is world renowned for its impeccable design, elegance and seamless integration. Bang & Olufsen State Street is bringing state-of-the art technology and design to the heart of downtown Chicago. For more information please call 312.787.6006 or visit www.bang-olufsen.com. 609 N. State Street

DUXIANA Chicago is the purveyor of DUX Beds, available exclusively in DUXIANA stores. Made with extraordinary quality, DUX Beds have been handcrafted in Europe since 1926 by the Ljung family of Sweden. DUX Beds are renowned for their comfort, longevity, and their ability to provide restorative sleep. To enhance your customer experience, DUXIANA Chicago offers a DUX Bed Sleep Chamber, a quiet room where you can test the DUX Bed. For information call 312.475.0077 or visit www.duxbed.com. 619 N. State Street

Hildt Galleries specializes in fine 19th and 20th Century original oil paintings and watercolors by listed English, Continental and American artists. Artists include Montague Dawson, Bernard Pothast and Evert Pieters. Hildt Galleries was established in 1982. For information, call 312.255.0005 or visit www.hildtgalleries.com. 617 N. State Street
The Michael Anthony Aveda SalonSpa has established a relaxing salon and spa setting in the heart of the River North neighborhood. This oasis of personal care and soothing self-indulgence is one of three Michael Anthony Aveda SalonSpa locations in Chicago. Lose yourself in this environment, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the city's streets. For information, call 312.253.0707 or visit www.michaelanthonyspa.com. 621-623 N. State Street.
Pops for Champagne is the nation's most acclaimed champagne bar and Chicago's most elegant nightclub. Featuring a world-class champagne list along with a full bar, live Chicago jazz is presented five nights a week in an intimate club. The Pops Shop is the nation's first dedicated sparkling wine/champagne store featuring sparkling wines, glassware, buckets and seasonal gift items. No reservations. Valet parking available. For information call 773.472.1000 or visit www.popsforchampagne.com. 601-605 N. State Street

Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers is one of the nation's premiere producers of handcrafted hardwood furniture. This landmark location is a perfect fit for Thos. Moser, whose award-winning furniture designs are often referred to as "functional art." Design influences include classic Japanese joinery, the Arts and Crafts movement, the untutored aesthetics of the American Shaker period of the 1830s and '40s and the sophisticated and urbane German Bauhaus movement of the 1920s. For information, call 312.867.4900. 607 N. State Street
The Annexes
Design Within Reach presents well-designed modern furnishings traditionally found only in designer showrooms, with most products in stock and ready to ship. Housed in one of Chicago's landmark Arts & Crafts buildings originally intended for use as an artist's residence, the historic studio space has five levels displaying lounge designs, workspace furniture, accessories, lighting and much more. In honoring the details and layout of the existing building, product is shown on a residential, room-oriented scale. For information, call 312.280.4677 or visit www.dwr.com/studios. 10 E. Ohio Street
Metropolitan Capital Bank is a distinctive institution designed to meet the complete financial needs of metropolitan professionals. The personal private bankers will provide each client a Cash and Investment Management Plan that can include linked interest-bearing checking, high-yield money market and lending accounts, as well as an integrated array of services through its premiere partners in investments, insurance and accounting. For information, call 312.640.2300 or visit www.metcapbank.com. 9 E. Ontario Street
Medinah Temple
Bloomingdale's Home Store is a striking retail store inside an elegant 80-year-old Moorish style amphitheater. The building's memorable exterior is lavished with distinctive copper onion domes and beautiful stained glass windows. For information, call 312.324.7500 or visit www.bloomingdales.com. 600 N. Wabash Avenue
The Studios

Tree Studios and its historic annexes were workshops to many of Chicago's great artists over the past century. Built in stages between 1894 and 1913 by Judge & Mrs. Lambert Tree, Chicago's great art patrons, the Tree Studios once again serve Chicago's art community by providing renovated studios for artists and art related businesses, as well as thriving retail shops and galleries.

Meticulously restored, the studios have decorative glass elements at their entrances, exceptionally high ceilings and original wood floors. Many have skylights, working gas fireplaces and windows overlooking the hidden courtyard. For information, call 312.762.9300 or click here to schedule a showing.