We are excited to announce that our parklet project is a candidate for Ford’s Community Grant. Designed in collaboration with Studio Murmur, the parklet will provide a green oasis complete with seating, planters and an herb garden in the heart of Andersonville. Vote for our parklet this Saturday and Sunday at Chicago’s Green Festival on Navy Pier, which will […]
Moss Projects
Help Us Build a Parklet in Andersonville! (UPDATED 06/07)
Three years ago, we held Chicago’s first PARK(ing) Day in Lakeview, where we transformed a few parking spaces into a fun, public green space for a summer day. Now, we, along with Studio Murmur, eco-Andersonville and the Andersonville Development Corporation, are excited to announce a semi-permanent iteration of PARK(ing) Day: a parklet in Andersonville at […]
Flirty Cupcakes in Time Out Chicago
Flirty Cupcakes Dessert Garage is in Time Out Chicago! See the article here. Check out our original project post here.
Begyle Brewing Co.: Welcome to Community Supported Beer
Begyle Brewing models itself after the increasingly popular CSA and is Chicago’s first “CSB” (Community Supported Brewery).
LAMP, The LowLine, and Reclaiming Our Unused Public Space
Lakeview Area Master Plan (LAMP) research revealed a need for more public space. Our suggestion: the LowLine native planting and path under the Brown Line.
Children's Dental World Construction Photos
Here’s the progress on the dental office we’re building on the northeast corner of Wallace & 30th. We arrived on the scene in our company front loader. More photos inside.
Heath Department Loosens Reins: How To Prepare For The New Inspections and Reviews
As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Department of Health will allow some “low-risk” food sellers to self-certify their inspections. This would include businesses that sell pre-packaged food and beverages with minimal food preparation. Even if this revision seems to be most relevant to 7-11s and gas stations, small food businesses will benefit from […]
moss' 2 Sparrows Restaurant in CS Interiors
Our work at 2 Sparrows Restaurant is featured in the 2012 Winter issue of CS Interiors Magazine. Article inside.
moss Brings Flirty Cupcakes In From the Streets
After spending the past few years on the streets, Flirty Cupcakes has a new dessert garage to call home.
Our Work at Brew in Traverse City Featured in Inhabitat!
Check out the Inhabitat article here. Original project post here.
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.
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.