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Big Bowl O’ Zen Sculptural Firebowl at Google Chicago Fulton Market

Big Bowl O' Zen Sculptural Firebowl at Google Chicago Fulton Market

I can’t resist the joke— from now on, whenever I get an email promising to improve my search results, I’ll send them to this page so they can see that my Big Bowl O’ Zen 37 inch Sculptural Firebowl is literally on top of Google, on the roof deck. Behind the firebowl are stunning, unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline. The colors of the fire are especially dramatic at sunrise and sunset as the the glass of the skyline is emblazoned in yellows and orange.

The century-old cold-storage warehouse has been reworked into a LEED Gold Core + Shell, LEED Platinum EBOM and Energy Star rated office and retail building, known as 1KFulton. In addition to the firebowl, a decommissioned CTA train car on the green rooftop provides a focal point and seating for employees and others. According to a Google spokeswoman,

The roof deck will be a casual environment for Googlers to recharge and collaborate during the day to maintain a healthy, happy and productive lifestyle. Google frequently hosts events at Google Chicago with local community groups and nonprofit organizations.

I’m very pleased and proud to have my work used and displayed in a such a great location in the town where I began my art career.

Big Bowl O' Zen Sculptural Firebowl Google HQ Chicago roof deck

Sunrise over Google HQ with firebowl.

Big Bowl O' Zen fire pit Google HQ Chicago roof deck

A closeup of the Big Bowl O Zen with the skyline behind it.

Big Bowl O' Zen fire bowl Google HQ Chicago roof deck

This is how the firebowl looks when not lit.

Big Bowl O' Zen fire feature Google HQ Chicago roof deck

The warm colors of sunlight reflected in the skyline look almost like they buildings are picking up an orange glow by reflecting the fire itself.

Big Bowl O' Zen fire feature Google HQ Chicago

At night, the blue in the hotter parts of the firebowl’s flame echo night time lighting in the skyline.

Firebowl By John T. Unger On Google Hq Chicago Roof Deck

One more shot of the Big Bowl O’ Zen 37 inch Sculptural Firebowl on the roof deck at Google Chicago Fulton Market backlit by the sunset hitting the skyline.