Barbara Vick Early Learning Branch reimagines a former bank as an elementary school extension in Chicago, IL, United States. Led by Bailey Edward, the project brings new pre‑K classrooms and flexible offices to serve the Beverly and Morgan neighborhoods. The conversion pairs civic reuse with child‑scaled planning so early learners get purpose-made rooms, a covered outdoor play area, and clear circulation from drop-off to door.
Relativity sets its new 100,000-square-foot headquarters inside Chicago’s historic Central Standard Building, aligning a global legal-tech brand with a storied address. Partners By Design crafts a modern office that supports hybrid work, wellbeing, and community, wrapping focused rooms, collaboration zones, and lively amenities into one address. The result feels grounded in history and tuned to the next era of AI-driven practice.
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects designed an apartment for a couple on Chicago’s north side. Infused with character, the modern design interplays refined materials, textures, and colors, contrasting the home’s previous extensive moulding and distinct rooms. Interior details at the 2021 renovation reflect the low-rise building’s intimate scale. South-facing exposure led to a deep breadth of textures and color, while flush-set door coverings and narrow oak flooring infuse continuity throughout the accessible home.
A new home construction project in Chicago, IL, Terrace House transforms outdoor living with open-air spaces and careful landscaping. Designed by Moss Design, the house artfully integrates nature with expansive sliding doors and a central courtyard featuring a fully equipped kitchen. Enhancing the celebration of nature and cooking, the property benefits from custom stainless steel elements that provide durability within nature-centric, transitional spaces.
