The Heavy Feather

COCKTAIL BAR · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

A carefully integrated sound refresh designed to complement the rich woodwork and throwback character of an intimate Logan Square cocktail bar.

The Heavy Feather – long cocktail bar with wood shelving and warm pendant lights – Chicago, IL

A Room With Its Own Character

Perched above Slippery Slope in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, The Heavy Feather offers an intimate cocktail-bar experience inspired by the warmth and personality of another era. Rich wood tones, low lighting and carefully considered details give the room an identity that feels distinctly removed from the energy downstairs.

When Pineapple Audio was brought in to refresh the sound system, the goal was to enhance the audio experience without disrupting what already made the room special. Sound needed to feel naturally integrated into the environment rather than added on top of it.

The Heavy Feather – lounge with leather seating, disco balls and exposed brick walls – Chicago, IL

THE DESIGN

Designed to Disappear

In a room where material and atmosphere carry so much visual weight, the speaker system needed to belong.

Pineapple Audio integrated wood-matched speaker solutions that complement the surrounding millwork and finishes, allowing the technology to blend naturally into the space. Paired with 1 SOUND and Powersoft technology, the refreshed system delivers clear, engaging audio while maintaining the intimate character of the cocktail lounge.

The Heavy Feather – main bar with tufted seating, wood millwork and bottle displays – Chicago, IL
The Heavy Feather – corner booth with tufted banquette and stained-glass pendant light – Chicago, IL

PROJECT DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE
Cocktail Bar

LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

FEATURED TECHNOLOGY
1 SOUND•Powersoft•


Sound That

Fits the Room

The refreshed system gives The Heavy Feather an audio experience that feels aligned with the atmosphere around it — present enough to shape the mood while remaining comfortable for cocktails and conversation.

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