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So you’ve heard of the Forbes World’s Billionaires list, right? We’re not on that list. But we did make the Forbes’ list...
09/28/2026

So you’ve heard of the Forbes World’s Billionaires list, right?

We’re not on that list. But we did make the Forbes’ list of America’s Top 200 Residential Architects, and America’s Best-in-State Residential Architect for Illinois.

Thanks to Forbes for the recognition, and to our clients, who trust us with the opportunity to design the places they call home. We couldn’t do this work without them.

Curious how the architects were selected? Link in bio to read about the methodology behind the list.

Photographer:Anthony Soluri

A moody, elegant w**e cellar moment.Our basement w**e cellar isn’t your typical cellar. We designed it to be more like a...
08/31/2026

A moody, elegant w**e cellar moment.

Our basement w**e cellar isn’t your typical cellar. We designed it to be more like another room in the house, with glass, walnut, steel, polished concrete, and travertine.

Matt put it best “This isn’t a space I just run down to grab a bottle, the cellar has become the place where we listen to music, entertain friends, and lose track of time.”

Thanks for the feature, W**e Enthusiast and Alia Akkam! Link in bio for more design details and photos.

Photography: James John Jetel

Round two for new Apothecary Lounge project. For the design story, see our previous post. Photographer:Anthony Soluri
08/21/2026

Round two for new Apothecary Lounge project. For the design story, see our previous post. Photographer:Anthony Soluri

Apothecary Lounge is now open in Wrigleyville. We renovated an existing restaurant into a cocktail lounge, using histori...
08/21/2026

Apothecary Lounge is now open in Wrigleyville. We renovated an existing restaurant into a cocktail lounge, using historical pharmacy and apothecary imagery to inform the design. The concept grew from our client’s background as a pharmacist and craft cocktail enthusiast.

The renovation revealed original Chicago Common brick inside and beneath the exterior faux-stone facade. We removed the stone, cleaned up the brick, and installed a new storefront with folding windows that open the lounge to the street.

Inside, Venetian plaster, steel, and botanical wallpaper carry the apothecary references throughout. The plaster at the back bar takes its shape from the bottles it holds, and a custom leather banquette creates a more relaxed place to sit and gather. Near the entrance, we designed a Still Room, an elegant space with velvety textures, for chilling and taking in the street scene. Bio link for project details.

Photographer:Anthony Soluri

08/19/2026

The vanity is making a comeback, a trend recently covered by The New York Times in “The Return of the Vanity.” Once a familiar part of the bedroom, the vanity is having a moment again. The Times looked at the return of this once-essential piece of domestic architecture, from Madame de Pompadour’s 18th-century vanity to the dressing tables of the 1920s and ’30s.

We’re into the vanity too, and see it as more than furniture; it’s a place for a bit of glamour. In our Queen Anne renovation project, we designed a modern, elegant space to get gussied up for a night on the town. Here, the vanity takes advantage of natural light streaming in from the bedroom windows - no need for additional lighting. “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.” (guesses, anyone?)

We’re renovating this 80s-era Lakeview townhome through a series of architectural interventions. A linear fireplace repl...
08/06/2026

We’re renovating this 80s-era Lakeview townhome through a series of architectural interventions. A linear fireplace replaces an oversized masonry mass; the kitchen is reconfigured with updated appliances, integrated cabinetry, and a more informal breakfast bar; custom millwork creates continuity throughout; and the primary suite is reworked with a new en suite bath.

Along the west side of the study, a catwalk turns overlooked volume into a library path, connecting books, storage, and the spaces between.

Congrats, Daniel & Liz - y’all created an incredibly eclectic, fresh, and inspiring cafe space!
07/28/2026

Congrats, Daniel & Liz - y’all created an incredibly eclectic, fresh, and inspiring cafe space!

07/18/2026

We aren’t leaving the radiant tube placement to chance. Planning now saves a puncture later. All-Pro contractor coordination

07/11/2026

Mixing mortar and dropping funky beats

Demo day in Bucktown. We’re on site as construction begins on this 3-unit brick building renovation. As architect and ge...
04/23/2026

Demo day in Bucktown. We’re on site as construction begins on this 3-unit brick building renovation. As architect and general contractor, we’re starting below grade, breaking up the basement slab and excavating to gain additional height. Sound off unless you’re in the mood for jackhammer audio.

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