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

What Winter Can Show: Wrap Up Warm to Avoid Frozen Pipes

02 • 05 • 2015

What Winter Can Show: Wrap Up Warm to Avoid Frozen Pipes

Interior Glazing Maximizes Light at West Loop Loft with Moss as Architect and Builder

02 • 03 • 2015

Interior Glazing Maximizes Light at West Loop Loft with Moss as Architect and Builder

Coming Soon: New Begyle Taproom will invite Beer Tasters to Linger

01 • 29 • 2015

Coming Soon: New Begyle Taproom will invite Beer Tasters to Linger

Demolition Begins: Uptown Landmark, Lawrence House for Flats Chicago is Underway

01 • 27 • 2015

Demolition Begins: Uptown Landmark, Lawrence House for Flats Chicago is Underway

Warm Around the World: Radiant Floors in Roman Hypocaust and Korean Ondol

01 • 22 • 2015

Warm Around the World: Radiant Floors in Roman Hypocaust and Korean Ondol

The Space Between Gender Neutral and Accessible Restrooms

01 • 20 • 2015

The Space Between Gender Neutral and Accessible Restrooms

Winter Biking And The Gear You Need To Get Through

01 • 15 • 2015

Winter Biking And The Gear You Need To Get Through

Coming Soon: New Plaza and Entrance Canopy for Park Lincoln by Reside

01 • 13 • 2015

Coming Soon: New Plaza and Entrance Canopy for Park Lincoln by Reside

Warm Around the World: Kotatsu Space Heating

01 • 08 • 2015

Warm Around the World: Kotatsu Space Heating

Two-Step Toasty Winter: Insulate First, Then Heat

01 • 06 • 2015

Two-Step Toasty Winter: Insulate First, Then Heat

Find Joy; Let Go What You Don’t Love

01 • 01 • 2015

Find Joy; Let Go What You Don’t Love

Sunset of the Year and Winter Light Celebrations

12 • 30 • 2014

Sunset of the Year and Winter Light Celebrations