Check out the Inhabitat article here. Original project post here.
Food
moss Transforms Old Opera House into Brew Pub and Cafe
The historic Traverse City opera house is now Brew, a coffeehouse and gastropub that uses repurposed elements to connect the city with its roots.
Industrial Farmhouse Aesthetic Comes to Lincoln Park Brunch Spot: 2 Sparrows Restaurant
Like a sparrow building its nest from elements collected nearby, we wanted the design for 2 Sparrows Restaurant to speak to the industrial and traditional roots of the Chicago food industry.
UPDATEx2: 2 Sparrows Passed Final Building Inspection!
Only a couple of weeks until official opening. Some progress photos inside. Check us out in Eater Chicago and Urban Daddy, too. UPDATE (10/03): Passed health inspection today! UPDATE (09/30): Opening date is Monday, October 10th!
Visit moss Studio During Ravenswood ArtWalk, Drink Beer, Eat Food, See Art
For the third year, we will convert our architectural studio (a former City-owned transformer station – 1754 West Byron Street) to a public art gallery for the 10th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on Saturday, October 1st [11a-7p] and Sunday, October 2nd, [11a-6p]. In addition to some fabulous art, you will be sure to enjoy our keg […]
PARK(ing) Day 2011 is Friday, September 16th in Lakeview
We are reclaiming urban public space for people on PARK(ing) Day, Friday, September 16, 2011 from 9am to 5pm. The designed “PARK(ing) spaces”, metered parking spaces converted into temporary green parks, will be located in front of Southport Grocery, 3552 North Southport Avenue. The ‘park’ will feature a bicycle repair station, live music, and a […]
Water Hazard: Out On The Fringe
Water Hazard is an ongoing architectural research project by moss. We are studying water related issues to become better stewards of this most precious resource. Below is the latest dispatch. If you have been airborne over our country’s midsection, or just looked at a Google aerial you probably noticed the green circles that dot the […]
2 Sparrows in Eater Chicago
Publicity machine: Activate! Our 2 Sparrows project was featured in Eater Chicago. Check out the progress here.
2 Sparrows Restaurant Underway
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
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moss Expands North to Brew in Traverse City
Permits are days away from being issued for our cafe project in Traverse City, Michigan. After finding our work at Filter in Wicker Park, the brewers asked us to design their similarly infrastructured space in cherry country. We have uncovered the original structure through about seventy years of dirt, grime, and hideous remodels to find […]
Lakeview Area Master Plan Recap Video
Moss reveals the Lakeview Area Master Plan to the Lakeview community and Chicago. The master plan, in its entirety, is available here.