Chicago Architects Blog by Moss Design

Queen Anne Single-Family Renovation | Restoring History for Modern Family Living

This Queen Anne renovation restores historic character while expanding livable space. By reworking the rear elevation, improving the building envelope, and modernizing infrastructure, we renovated the home for daily living, allowing old and new to coexist.

Moss Chicago Architect Queen Anne Renovation

The Architecture of Star Wars: a Fan’s Favorite Buildings, Cities, and Death Star

12 • 17 • 2015

The Architecture of Star Wars: a Fan’s Favorite Buildings, Cities, and Death Star

Bang Chop is Open: Fresh Modern Thai Restaurant Comes to West Loop, Chicago

12 • 15 • 2015

Bang Chop is Open: Fresh Modern Thai Restaurant Comes to West Loop, Chicago

Revolving Doors … Save Energy with Every Spin

12 • 10 • 2015

Revolving Doors … Save Energy with Every Spin

Design for Deconstruction: Architects should Plan for Less Waste

12 • 08 • 2015

Design for Deconstruction: Architects should Plan for Less Waste

Paris Climate Talks: the Importance of Visualizing Climate Change

12 • 03 • 2015

Paris Climate Talks: the Importance of Visualizing Climate Change

Keeping An Eye on the Paris Climate Talks: Climate Change in Six Infographics

12 • 01 • 2015

Keeping An Eye on the Paris Climate Talks: Climate Change in Six Infographics

The moss::: List: Best Recipe Spots for Thanksgiving (or For Any Occasion)

11 • 24 • 2015

The moss::: List: Best Recipe Spots for Thanksgiving (or For Any Occasion)

It’s Going to Snow, Chicago. Let’s All Be Adults About Shoveling Our Shared Spaces

11 • 19 • 2015

It’s Going to Snow, Chicago. Let’s All Be Adults About Shoveling Our Shared Spaces

Enduring beauty and usefullness: Why we still judge buildings by Vitruvian Standards

11 • 17 • 2015

Enduring beauty and usefullness: Why we still judge buildings by Vitruvian Standards

Against Disposable Architecture: Moss Wants to Design for the Duration

11 • 12 • 2015

Against Disposable Architecture: Moss Wants to Design for the Duration

The Real Potential for Solar Power in the USA

11 • 10 • 2015

The Real Potential for Solar Power in the USA

What really makes strong neighborhoods? And why cities like Chicago are rich in them

11 • 05 • 2015

What really makes strong neighborhoods? And why cities like Chicago are rich in them