The wood wall panel is a detail we created for the Uptown Family Vision and are now revisiting in a residential remodel project. Today: how and why!
Materials
Building Materials: Concrete under our Feet
Concrete completely surrounds and supports modern life. Today, we salute it and share a bit of history in architecture.
Uptown Family Vision Is Now Open; New Eye Doctor and Glasses Retail Space for Park Ridge
Our latest completed project, Uptown Family Vision, is open for business. Come preview the reception, retail, and medical office space with us!
New Entrance Canopy for Reside at Park Lincoln
The new canopy for the Park Lincoln apartments is a major face lift for this Reside property. The Park Lincoln on Clark Street already had some great interior features but its entry needed some work; since it was completely overshadowed by its neighboring USPS location, it didn’t do much to showcase the Reside brand. Now there’s a […]
Building Materials: Brick and Mortar, or Building like the Third Little Pig
This building material has pretty much been around since there were building materials. Today we talk brick.
The Why and Wherefore of Windows
Windows connect us to nature, offer views, and natural light, and fresh air. Some history, technology and taxonomy of these essential building elements.
Tall Buildings and Balconies: What Makes a Good or Bad Design
In today’s post, we’ll explain why the balconies of the Marina City towers, featured last week, are so great (Hint: its not just because they are half round in shape) and some of the other features of a great tall building balcony.
Eiffel Tower Engineering Stands the Test of Time
The tallest structure in the world for 31 years, the Eiffel Tower is a miracle of prefabrication and precision manufacturing. It opened 126 years ago today.
You’ll Be Floored (continued): Moss’s Favorite Wood Flooring Choices
Here are some of moss’s favorite flooring choices from past projects. We covered concrete floors Tuesday. Today, wood!
You’ll be Floored: A Guide to Moss’s Gorgeous Go-To Concrete Flooring Choices
Here are some of moss’s favorite flooring choices from past projects. Today, concrete. Thursday, wood.
Chicago Building Types: the Greystone
The Greystone is one of Chicago’s most lovely building types. Learn how Chicago created this classic urban residential form.
Warmth Around The World: Igloos
Here’s one way to make warm shelter without electricity or any conventional materials. Today let’s admire the clever engineering of the traditional igloo.