Moss is Hiring a Project Architect
We’re looking for a Project Architect with 5-10 years of experience in all facets of project design: schematic design, CD’s, permitting, pricing and CA.
How We’re Celebrating Earth Day 2018
Earth Day is upon us. See how we are celebrating.
Building Materials: Corten or Weathering Steel
Last week’s post featuring the recently completed Jordano Photography Studio also showed off a favorite exterior materials – Corten steel – in both its front facade and alley-side patio. We’ve used it before at the Crew Bar + Grill and also have it on the books for several up and coming designs. What is this intentionally weathering material…
Jordano Photography Studio is now Complete
Today we bring you photos of of a photography studio. We’re excited to show off the final shots of the Jordano photo studio in Uptown, Chicago.
Start of Summer: Love the sun … and keep your cool
Yesterday was both the summer solstice and the Strawberry moon! Those two events – plus the weekend of sunny, muggy days – has kicked off Summer in Chicago. If you missed it don’t panic, today will be almost as long and the moon nearly as full tonight … and its going to be hot for a…
The Alley behind your building might just be Chicago’s best feature
One of Chicago’s most under-appreciated features may be our defining characteristic. Today: what we owe the alley.
Begyle Taproom Is Open: Come Hoist a Pint or Two
The Begyle taproom has been open for months; today we bring you photographic proof. Head out to Ravenswood soon and have a drink while you look around.
Moss in Detail: a Linear Drain Shower
The walk in shower, with linear drain, is a key component of most of our recent bathroom designs. By popular demand, and because genuinely like them, we find that we’re drawing linear shower drains into walk-in showers for nearly every project. Today we explore how they work … and why we like them so much.…
Flint, MI Demonstrates America’s Lead Pipe Problem
Flint, MI is just the most vivid example of the dangers of aging water infrastructure. In fact, most American cities have a lead pipe problem that must be addressed soon.
Chicago Building Types: Worker Cottage
The building types of Chicago form the city around us. Today, how the Worker Cottage formed the back bone of 19th century urban growth.
Appellation and Pastoral Andersonville are Open: Visit the Bistro and Artisanal Market
Pastoral’s newest addition is open; Appellation is a taste sensation, and a great space to boot!
It’s Going to Snow, Chicago. Let’s All Be Adults About Shoveling Our Shared Spaces
You can’t have missed the news that Friday is predicted to be the FIRST SNOW OF WINTER. So watch out Chicago, the craziness is about to begin. Dibs wars, unplowed streets, icy sidewalks and shoveling back ache. It’s all around the corner. But, really, Fellow Chicagoans, it happens every year. So we may as well…