There is a newer version of this (venerable/old) post: Read it here! Our newest homemade creation is now complete and ready for you to sit at. The tabletop is live edge black walnut cut from a storm damaged tree in Willow Springs, IL, and the legs, designed by us and made in Pilsen, are stainless…
After years of ignoring its original warehouse aesthetic, due to a developer’s ‘apartmentizing’ of the building, this 2,400 square foot, two-story loft has been rehabilitated to show off its industrial roots. Layers of paint and drywall have been removed revealing the original timber beams and masonry walls while accommodating two bedrooms, master suite, and a…
Publicity machine: Activate! Our 2 Sparrows project was featured in Eater Chicago. Check out the progress here.
Our loft renovation for a growing family was featured in apartment therapy.
Check out this sweet panoramic of 2 Sparrows in Lincoln Park. Wall framing is complete, mechanicals are installed, and bench seating is under construction. Wood is stained and ready for installation. We even picked paint colors. More photos inside
With all the pressing problem our country faces, House Republicans have decided that energy efficiency just doesn’t make American sense. Introduced by U.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-Texas) who is, frighteningly, the the ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Michael Burgess, (R-Texas), the BULB (Better Use of Light Bulbs) Act seeks to repeal the…
Arguably one of the best bike routes in the Midwest. Route from Cross Village south to Goodhart.
I came across this cool (and nerdy) Chicago SSA comparative map we put together for the LAMP project. Discovery: Wicker Park-Bucktown SSA is huge. Enjoy.