Waechter Architects, Pc

08/15/2022

Perfect way to get around the genuinely stupid anti-trust laws and take care of young architects!

Widespread unionization would help architecture businesses thrive as well as giving workers a fair deal and firm leaders should not stand in its way, says Architectural Workers United.

01/28/2022

Of course, this article predated the pandemic, but the points are still pretty valid. My only exception to this article is that some houses were designed to be added to as a family grew (the Chicago Bungaow).

A McMansion is like obscenity: you know it when you see it.

11/23/2021

Really, it's about time. Hey Chicago, take note!

Electric vehicle charging stations will be required for all new homes and buildings in the UK, including major renovations, the government announced today.

05/06/2021

https://www.redfin.com/blog/residential-architectural-styles/

We spoke with 9 architects to find out what residential architectural styles they expect in the future.

04/26/2021

the DANK Haus needs our help! This is the second Maifest that won't happen and your help is needed to keep the Haus going. Please consider attending or donating (time or money).

Have you heard?! The DANK Haus is holding a Maifest Fundraiser on June 5th! Tickets are available now and include your food and drink for the night!

The cancellation of Maifest Chicago for a second year in a row due the ongoing pandemic is a big disappointment to the DANK Haus and the Lincoln Square community. For this reason, the DANK Haus has decided to hold a Maifest Fundraiser at the Haus. You can expect to see all of the traditional food and fun of Maifest. All proceeds will benefit educational and cultural programs at the DANK Haus, your community cultural center since 1959!

This event will feature music by The Paloma Band, traditional fest food catered by Himmels, Beer & Wine, and a Silent Auction!

Purchase your tickets at https://dankhaus.com/event-4254103

04/13/2021

What is an ADU? If you are in many places on the north side of Chicago you can now look into legally building or converting space in your home to a legal Accessory Dwelling Unit. This means you might be able to build a coach house or be able to make an existing attic or basement apartment legal. Doing so requires a bit of work and can be very confusing - let us help you.

Contact us for information.

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/homeowners/svcs/adu-ordinance.html

03/17/2021

We really love this one!

01/15/2021

Chicago needs an architecture critic! We greatly appreciate the work that Blair Kamin (and Lee Bey earlier) have done over the years. I have to hope that maybe The Chicago Sun-Times will pick up the gauntlet?

Blair Kamin, one of the world’s leading architecture critics, is stepping down from his post. We talked to him about why—and what’s next for the built environment.

11/06/2020

One of our favorite projects. Sad to see Toni Patisserie close, but sending Toni Marie Cox and everyone good wishes!

Toni Patisserie & Café is one of the latest downtown restaurants to go out of business, and Loop business leaders said there will be more to come if things don’t pick up.

10/27/2020

View of the city from above WA last week!

10/15/2020

https://chicago.eater.com/2020/10/14/21502474/chicago-brauhaus-dank-haus-german-american-bar-icon

Brauhaus lives on inside the DANK Haus Cultural Center

09/29/2020

Check us out on WGN (minute 4:30)

The Dank Haus is thrilled to unveil this new space that pays homage to the Chicago Brauhaus legacy. Because the room contains original, authentic pieces to be preserved for posterity, the Brauhaus …