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Nurture is an architecture studio driven to create positive environmental impacts that consciously sustain communities and culture.

Nurture evolved from HPZS, a long running studio renowned for historic preservation and sustainable design. HPZS is an award-winning Chicago-based architecture firm with an excellent reputation in historic preservation focused on sustainable outcomes.

10/08/2026

Out of the office and into the stands! A win for Chicago Fire FC at our favorite neoclassical stadium is just what the Nurture Team needed this week.❣️⚽️

10/06/2026

What a memorable night celebrating the people and projects shaping the future of architecture in Chicago and beyond! ✨️⁠
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We were thrilled to attend DESIGNIGHT 2026 and see Nurture Principal and 2026 AIA Chicago President, Kelly Moynihan, take the stage throughout the evening, bringing her signature warmth to the proceedings as she presented many of this year’s awards, including the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Lamar A. Johnson. 🏆️⁠
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From emerging voices to established leaders, DESIGNIGHT was a great reminder of the breadth of talent and contributions that continue to define our profession. Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients and nominees!

📸: Slides 1-2, 4-7, AIA Chicago, Kai Brown Photography

09/29/2026

A lot has been happening around Nurture lately, and we’re excited to share a little more of it with you.

From new projects and thoughtful workshops, to events, collaborations, and the people who make our work possible, our latest newsletter offers a glimpse into what’s been keeping us inspired. 🌱

Dive into the latest here: bit.ly/nurture-newsletter-fall26

09/09/2026

Vote for Jackson Lake Lodge! 🏔️

Nurture is proud to be named a Retail and Hospitality FINALIST in AIA Chicago's Lerch Bates () People’s Choice Awards, presented in partnership with , and we need you to VOTE by Wednesday, September 16 at 11:59pm!

Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood and completed in 1955, Jackson Lake Lodge is a rare expression of Midcentury Modernism within the landscape of Grand Teton National Park. Its distinctive shadowood concrete, cast against wood forms to create a wood grain texture, is integral to the building itself.

For the exterior restoration, Nurture repaired the lodge’s 75,000-square-foot exterior, carefully recreating the original wood grain texture and developing a historically appropriate coating system for the concrete. The project also included replacement of the aging 57,500-square-foot roof, all while the lodge remained open to 3 million annual guests.

The restoration returns Jackson Lake Lodge’s defining architectural elements to prominence, preserving the texture, materiality, and expression of its original shadowood concrete while carrying Underwood’s Midcentury Modern vision forward for future generations.

Visit bit.ly/Vote_JLL to cast your vote for this vital restoration!

Info + tickets: AIAChicago.org/Designight2026

09/02/2026

Since 2021, our President and CEO, April Hughes, has served on the CAWC Board of Directors, continuing her commitment to breaking the cycle of violence in Chicago. 🦋

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month approaches this October, we are reflecting on the importance of this work and the role each of us can play in creating safer, more supportive communities. For more than 45 years, CAWC has provided lifesaving support, advocacy, and healing resources to women and children affected by domestic violence.

We look forward to joining CAWC for their annual Sounds of Silence Gala on October 23rd, an evening that raises awareness and support for CAWC. Learn more about their mission and the 2026 Sounds of Silence Gala at www.cawc.org.

08/26/2026

Nurture projects are full of color cues worth bringing back to the studio. 🎨

From warm, weathered masonry and Art Deco ornaments to textured stucco and clay tile, we look to the built work itself to shape palettes with depth and a strong sense of place.

Add in the soft blues and sandy neutrals of Lake Michigan and inspiration starts to feel very close to home.

08/25/2026

A little friendly rivalry, and a lot of fun! ⚾️

Nurture took to the ballpark for the Crosstown Classic, cheering on the White Sox and Cubs and enjoying a summer afternoon together.

08/12/2026

We’re thrilled to see Chicago’s South Side getting some love from The New York Times!

Our South Shore Beach House, designed for , is featured in Natalie Moore’s guide to 36 Hours in Chicago, alongside some of the South Side’s beloved gathering places, including South Shore Social Beach Club, which calls the Beach House home.

The Beach House sits within the grounds of the historic South Shore Cultural Center, a Chicago Landmark and National Register-listed building that Nurture had the privilege of restoring.

Designed as a contemporary companion to the Cultural Center, the Beach House draws inspiration from its historic neighbor while opening toward the lakefront dunes and surrounding migratory bird preserve.

Thank you to Natalie for highlighting this special corner of the city, and to photographer Jamie Kelter Davis for capturing it so beautifully!

Aerial photos by Christopher Barrett Photography

08/11/2026

A beautiful summer evening along the river, connecting with friends across Chicago’s AEC community. ☀️

Nurture Associate, Katherine Pohl, AIA and Junior Associate, Gwen Stricker, Assoc. AIA, joined .Chicago at River Roast for their 2026 Summer Social!

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect beyond the studio: a chance to reconnect and be reminded of the relationships that make this industry what it is. Thank you to PWC for hosting a great event!

📸: Heather Elene Photography

07/28/2026

We're excited to share that Nurture Junior Associate, Gwen Stricker, will be speaking at the 2026 Indiana Landmarks Preservation Conference this fall in Franklin, Indiana.

Gwen will join Carolee Kokola of Bubbly Dynamics and Martin Minner of Dimension History for Commemoration and Reinvention: Preservation & Inclusive Storytelling in Post Industrial Communities.

The process of reimagining former industrial sites frequently excludes the stories of how industry workers, surrounding communities, and broader economic dynamics contributed to their significance. This session explores approaches to infuse public history into preservation efforts, developing commemorative landscapes that strive to tell the stories of typically unheard voices, using case studies from Chicago’s Packingtown Museum, the Calumet Heritage Area, and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The conference will take place September 29th through October 2nd, 2026, marking the first time Indiana's annual preservation conference will be held in Franklin. We hope you'll join Gwen and preservation professionals from across the region for this engaging event.

Save your spot here: bit.ly/IN_Landmarks_Conference

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314 West Institute Place, Suite 1E
Chicago, IL
60610

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+13129449600

Website

http://www.nurturearch.com/

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