The historic Traverse City opera house is now Brew, a coffeehouse and gastropub that uses repurposed elements to connect the city with its roots.
Materials
Reclaimed Book + Wine Shelf
The enlightened man’s entertainment center can hold your treasured classics and cherished vintages. Designed and fabricated by moss, our new wine and book storage shelf is constructed of materials sourced from within 100 miles of Chicago. The wood is reclaimed Walnut (framing members and siding) from a demolished barn in Northern Indiana. The mortise and […]
moss Honored With Best Renovation Of The Year! (according to Curbed Chicago, that is)
photo courtesy of CS Interiors Curbed Chicago has named our Erie Street Loft project the best home renovation of the year! Thanks, Curbed! Relive the magic here and and in video form here. This project was also featured in CS Interiors Magazine, Apartment Therapy, and Curbed Chicago.
moss Completes Passive House Addition in Lakeview
We have completed our passive house project in Lakeview, which consists of a 150 square foot addition to the second floor, bathroom and bedroom remodel, and overhaul of the west facade. Over the last 100 years the existing house received several disjointed additions and subtractions. Our clients, an extended family of five, had been sharing […]
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.
Converted Loft in CS Interiors Magazine
Our Erie Loft project appeared in CS Interiors magazine.
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!
Brew Traverse City Restaurant Progress
Check out progress photos from our coffee house/brew house in Traverse City, MI.
Willow Springs Table
There is a newer version of this (venerable/old) post: Read it here! Our newest homemade creation is now complete and ready for you to sit at. The tabletop is live edge black walnut cut from a storm damaged tree in Willow Springs, IL, and the legs, designed by us and made in Pilsen, are stainless […]
Erie Street Loft
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/26729625] After years of ignoring its original warehouse aesthetic, due to a developer’s ‘apartmentizing’ of the building, this 2,400 square foot, two-story loft has been rehabilitated to show off its industrial roots. Layers of paint and drywall have been removed revealing the original timber beams and masonry walls while accommodating two bedrooms, master suite, […]
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