Come see us this weekend at City Made 2015!
Lakeview
Placemaking on Lincoln: Listening to Sneckdowns
We’re excited to see progress on the new placemaking project at the Lincoln | Wellington | Southport intersection. What about you?
Chicago Building Types: the Greystone
The Greystone is one of Chicago’s most lovely building types. Learn how Chicago created this classic urban residential form.
The Humble Bike Rack: Good, Bad and Ugly found in Chicago’s North Side Neighborhoods
Warning: some sign posts are designed to be easily removed and so are NOT SECURE places to lock your bike. Always check the base. The Humble Bike Rack: this under-appreciated piece of urban street furniture popped onto our radar again when Rogers Park announced its contest finalist for a new neighborhood bike rack design. The winners are all […]
Come visit moss HQ during Ravenswood ArtWalk 2014
October 4th and 5th mark a return to one of our favorite events of the year – the Ravenswood ArtWalk. Moss will throw open its [garage] door to everyone who wants to peek inside our work space at the corner of Byron and Ravenswood and appreciate the work of the two artists we’ll be hosting: Cape Horn […]
Come See us at City Made!
Were you just tapping your toes, looking for an opportunity to come down and meet the moss team? Well here’s your opportunity. We’ll be showing some of our lovely faces (as well as displaying some of our furniture) at the City Made festival this weekend. Moss Will Be At the 2nd Annual Andersenville City Made […]
If They Build it We Will Park – So Why Require More Parking With Every New Construction Project?
Bring on the predictable outrage, folks, but we’re about to do it … we’re about to say … There is WAY too much free parking available in Chicago. We should stop building more of it! For all the hoopla over the (admittedly) terrible parking meter deal made by Mayor Daley and regardless of the sticker […]
Spencer’s Jolly Posh Complete and Open for Brunch, Tea, and Dinner in Quirky British Style
We’re thrilled to share with you the snappy snaps of our latest completed project: the newly relocated Spencer’s Jolly Posh Foods on Southport.
Coming Soon: Jolly Posh Foods is Moving to moss Designed Expanded Shop and Restaurant on Southport Avenue
We’re excited to introduce you to our next project under construction: the new location, expanded shop, and restaurant design for Jolly Posh Foods. Jolly Posh Foods has been a feature of the Lakeview neighborhood for two years; bringing the taste of classic British food to America. An anglophile’s dream come true, the shop currently serves […]
Make Streets Smarter with Sneckdown Spotting
Sneckdowns highlight road areas where cars don’t drive and pavement could be replaced with pedestrian zones or permeable surfaces. Learn how cities can battle runoff and make roads safer by watching winter snow.
Vic Loft Renovation: Part III
The Vic Loft is transformed; it now features a beautiful new bedroom, brand new closet and bathroom, all without sacrificing the open plan.
moss Begins Construction on Bar Pastoral
moss started construction on Bar Pastoral today, the latest addition to the Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine family, an intimate 45-seat cheese and wine bar flanking their original Lakeview retail location.
Realtor Eric Rojas Visits moss HQ For Video Tour
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AyBzLHWM4gw] Last month Northside real estate broker Eric Rojas came by for a visit and video shoot. Click over to Eric’s blog to see the full tour here.
Realtor Eric Rojas Visits moss HQ For Video Tour
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyBzLHWM4gw&feature=channel] Last month Northside real estate broker Eric Rojas came by for a visit and video shoot. Click over to Eric’s blog to see the full tour here.
moss Completes Passive House Addition in Lakeview
We have completed our passive house project in Lakeview, which consists of a 150 square foot addition to the second floor, bathroom and bedroom remodel, and overhaul of the west facade. Over the last 100 years the existing house received several disjointed additions and subtractions. Our clients, an extended family of five, had been sharing […]