Collective Office

Collective Office Creating thoughtful spaces that help people live purposeful, peaceful, and productive lives. We are strategists, storytellers, solution-seekers.

At the heart of our approach lies the singular belief that a well-designed space can change your life. For over 20 years, we’ve designed and created spaces for life—spaces that will endure, that can support whatever unfolds. Spaces that allow you to be a more present person, a more supported organization, a more generous host. Spaces that enhance the everyday. We began in Toronto, transitioned to Chicago where we work across North America.

The most compelling spaces often come from the dialogue between what exists and what’s added. Original structure, aged m...
04/17/2026

The most compelling spaces often come from the dialogue between what exists and what’s added. Original structure, aged materials, and historic character provide depth, while contemporary interventions bring clarity, performance, and a new way of living. Approaching these projects needs care - understanding what should be kept, what can be reimagined, and how new layers can quietly elevate the whole.
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04/10/2026

Our role is to guide that balance. We help clients understand where to invest, where to simplify, and how to make decisions that align with their goals without compromising the integrity of the design. It’s not about choosing one over the others — it’s about aligning all three in a way that creates lasting value.
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03/20/2026

Architecture is the extension of the lives happening inside. It starts with spaces that function effortlessly, age gracefully, and quietly support your everyday life. Architecture doesn't just stop at beauty - it is a byproduct of intention.
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The details are where architecture becomes personal. When every detail is intentional, the result is a space that not on...
02/28/2026

The details are where architecture becomes personal. When every detail is intentional, the result is a space that not only looks refined, but functions beautifully and stands the test of time. The way materials meet each other, how reveals catch light, the precision of a joint, all shape how a space feels, ensuring design intent is carried through from concept to construction.
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02/20/2026

When Chicago's First Lady river cruises relocated into the Loop, we helped them create a modern office that is infused with their brand and history. Wall graphics showing scenes from their river boat tour, rich nautical materials, and views overlooking their fleet of boats are layered into a connected interior space. Their office is a place to focus, to collaborate, a space to grow with.
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Every award-winning project begins as a conversation - listening, testing ideas, refining details, and trusting the proc...
02/06/2026

Every award-winning project begins as a conversation - listening, testing ideas, refining details, and trusting the process from concept through completion. Our First Lady HQ has been awarded an Architecture Masterprize honorable mention this year. It is an honor to have this project recognized, not just for the end result but all of the intention and collaboration that went into it. Onward to creating spaces that continue to make an impact.
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01/30/2026

Good design balances beauty with function. Our Soldier Field House honors the comforts of a home through aesthetics, experience and performance. Considering thermal comfort, acoustics, durability, and energy performance alongside proportion, texture, and detail creates a home that doesn’t just photograph well — it lives well.
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The textures you touch, the light that grazes the surfaces, the way finishes interact across the day, all shapes how a s...
01/23/2026

The textures you touch, the light that grazes the surfaces, the way finishes interact across the day, all shapes how a space feels and performs. At our Park City House, the spa relaxes through thoughtful materials that elevate the experience. Pairing the raw yet warm textures with the views sweeping across the mountains creates the zen environment perfect for a retreat away from the chaos of modern life.
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An architect’s role goes far beyond drawing buildings. We listen first to goals, constraints, context, and the way peopl...
01/16/2026

An architect’s role goes far beyond drawing buildings. We listen first to goals, constraints, context, and the way people actually live and work. From there, we translate ideas into space, balance creativity with technical rigor, and guide countless decisions that shape the final experience. Every line drawn carries the responsibility of promoting ease in your everyday life.
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We are honored to have our Ukrainian Village Three-Flat be awarded an Architecture MasterPrize for residential interiors...
01/14/2026

We are honored to have our Ukrainian Village Three-Flat be awarded an Architecture MasterPrize for residential interiors. Our goal is to create architecture that performs, endures, and elevates the experience of everyday, and we are grateful to see that celebrated. ⁠
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Outdoor spaces aren’t leftover areas — they’re potential for carefully considered environments that connect architecture...
01/09/2026

Outdoor spaces aren’t leftover areas — they’re potential for carefully considered environments that connect architecture to nature and people to place. Our Katrine project creates an entry structure that welcomes visitors and provides a space for employees to use throughout the day. It becomes an extension of daily life at this office — places for pause, movement, gathering, and the quiet moments in between.
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Address

9 E. 24th Street
Chicago, IL
60616

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+13128182006

Website

https://a.co/d/gdtTXC3

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