The 1999 Indie movie darling High Fidelity is beloved by Chicagoans for three reasons: it stars beloved hometown hero John Cusack, the soundtrack is perfection, and the stunning West Loop loft where the character Rob has his grand epiphany is the apartment every Chicagoan has dreamed of at least once in their lives (Jack Black […]
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Best Interior Designer Chicago or Architect-Led Interiors? Pros & Cons
If your project is mostly finishes, furniture, and styling, the best interior designer Chicago homeowners hire can be the perfect fit. If you’re changing layout, moving plumbing, opening walls, or need permits, architect-led interiors are usually safer and more efficient because architecture can coordinate structure, code, and construction documentation alongside the design. moss Design provides […]
Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre: Architectural Innovation & Lasting Legacy
The Auditorium Theater turns 125 today. This venerable Chicago deserves a shout out, both for its historic importance and its ongoing beauty.
Strip Malls: What They Are, Pros/Cons & Why Chicago Doesn’t Need New Ones
From moss Design’s perspective, this moment offers a chance to ask ourselves what kind of city we want to build next.
Chicago Residential Architect Guide: How to Choose the Best Architecture Firm
Choosing the right residential architect shapes more than the design, it affects the process, budget, and long-term livability of your home. In this guide, we break down what to look for in a design partner, how to evaluate experience and process, and how to select a firm that aligns with your goals from the start.
Modern Architecture Chicago: Design Ideas for Light-Filled Urban Homes
Chicago has long been a city defined by architectural innovation. From the early skyscrapers that reshaped the American skyline as we know it to all the influential design movements that followed, the city remains an active hub for creative building solutions. Today, homeowners who want bright, open, sustainable spaces are turning to modern architecture Chicago […]
Residential Architecture Services in Chicago: From Schematic Design to Move-In
Your home isn’t just where you end up at the end of the day. It’s where life actually happens; from the first cup of coffee in a sunny kitchen to the hallway that’s seen birthdays, first steps, and muddy boots after a snowy commute. In a city packed full of greystones, bungalows, two-flats, and converted […]
Chicago Architect Job: Project Architect | Designer
Chicago architect job: We’re looking for a mid-level Project Architect | Designer with 5 – 8 years experience to join our studio.
In Progress: Urban Bungalow Renovation With A French Twist
Our urban bungalow renovation increases living space with a master suite and family room addition, and a new, and opens up cramped rooms into inviting social spaces.
Coming Soon: Modern Optometry Office and Living Spaces All Under One Roof
We’re transforming a Hyde Park abandoned office building into a modern optometry office with apartments above and a communal roof deck.
Chicago Building Types: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Chicago Accessory Dwelling Units are experiencing a renaissance. These dwelling types can help increase housing stock and density.
Coming Soon: Single-Family Home Renovation and Addition
This single family home renovation and addition in Andersonville is designed to create open gathering spaces that merge with the outdoors, while adding a private master suite perched above the tree canopy.