There is a newer version of this (venerable/old) post: Read it here!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 […]
Moss Projects
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.
Erie Loft in Apartment Therapy
Our loft renovation for a growing family was featured in apartment therapy.
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
LAMP Leftovers
I came across this cool (and nerdy) Chicago SSA comparative map we put together for the LAMP project. Discovery: Wicker Park-Bucktown SSA is huge. Enjoy.
Reader Names Dill Pickle Co-op The Best
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 […]
Hermitage Passive House Breaks Ground
After 100 years of disjointed additions and subtractions our project on Hermitage is about to get a serious makeover in the first phase of a robust passive design renovation. Our clients, an extended family of five, had been sharing a-way-too-small bathroom for the better part of a decade and needed some extra room and freshened […]
Loft Nearing Completion
The de-apartmentizing sequence is almost complete. The space will fully revert back to loft status in a couple of weeks. Construction photos inside.
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.
UPDATE: The Low-Line, The Bright Underbelly of the El
The Lakeview Area Master Plan (LAMP) will be revealed tonight, but there is one element that I think deserves special attention. When research began on the project we were out surveying neighborhood inventory, like bike racks, streetscape environments, facade conditions, and public space. After investigating we found that Lakeview contains only .2 acres of open […]
Lakeview Area Master Plan To Be Released
At long last, our Lakeview Area Master Plan will be released!
Curried
Our new Downtown restaurant has just entered the permitting process at City Hall. The existing structure has been incorporated into the interior design with exposed masonry wall, sloped concreted ceiling, and sealed concrete floor. That will be contrasted with reclaimed wood, exposed ductwork, and lighting placement. Construction is expected to begin in early February. More […]
Lakeview Business Owners Share Their Vision for LAMP
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoBGXAdJXsE] moss interviewed Lakeview business owners to investigate what they like (or don’t like) about the neighborhood, along with their vision for change. Agree with their assessment? or don’t? Comment below. Along with these business interviews, we are currently in the process of surveying residents and holding public open houses to gather more information for […]