Designed and fabricated by moss, our new conference table is constructed of materials sourced from within 150 miles of Chicago (150-mile table didn’t have as nice of a ring). All over the world trees are being felled to clear space for agriculture and produce all kinds of wood and paper products. As recent as 2005, […]
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Filter Reopens as LEED Gold, Wicker Park Elevated Back to Bohemian Status
I am very happy to confirm that Filter is open for business! We have been working with Jeff, the owner, to open this new space since the old Filter closed in 2007. It has been a long, arduous journey but we are very happy to have Jeff open. Filter was an old hangout for me […]
Pickled!
At long last, the Dill Pickle Food Co-op is open for business at 3039 West Fullerton Avenue in Logan Square. Join us at the grand opening celebration this Saturday, December 12, 11:30a and on. We will be on stage to deliver some words of encouragement to our fellow picklers around 1:15p. See you then! UPDATE […]
Dill Pickle, days away (UPDATE 11/20)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozq_f6HAzNo] The shelves are being stocked and final inspection is mere days away (see update below). Good food coming to Chicago soon NOW! UPDATE: We have passed our final building inspection!!! Opening imminent! Celebration ensues.
PARK(ing) Day U-Turn
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyCsheIcDqw] Our PARK(ing) Day installation was a rousing success. What was once a dearth of human interaction sprouted into a buzzing public park for the day. Imagine if this one day turned into a week, months, years. A much better use of our shared public space. For more, read our parking treatise here.
Filter Underway
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfPlqsMJmAA] Construction at Filter has started! The walls have been framed, rough plumbing and electrical are complete, and major ductwork has been installed. Completion is scheduled for the end of the year.
Fresh Sushi, Reclaimed Barnwood
Resurrected from an existing Chinese restaurant, Zen Sushi will soon has opened its doors at 714 West Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. We have created three distinct dining zones in the space that are all connected by sustainable building materials and energy efficient lighting. All wood wall and ceiling finishes have been reclaimed from a […]
moss on Public Radio, 89.5FM (UPDATED with audio)
Laura and I will be interviewed tomorrow, Saturday, October 24 at 10:20am–11:20am to discuss our Dill Pickle Food Co-op project on Vocalo Public Radio, 89.5FM in Chicago. You can catch it on the airwaves at 89.5FM in Chicago or online at vocalo.org. We will post the audio to our site if you miss it. Here […]
You May Now Park at Dill Pickle
The bike parking at the Dill Pickle has quadrupled this week, the bike racks have been installed! We have also finished the installation of the vintage-door-vestibule-window (see where the doors were before, below), reclaimed floor and wall tile (check out the groovy flower print in the center of the tiles) and storefront door from the […]
Out of the Labyrinth (UPDATE 10/02)
UPDATE (10/02): We have been approved for permit! Construction to start Monday, 10/05! UPDATE (09/22): The plans are out of plan check. We only have a few minor issues to clarify with the Department of Buildings. With any luck the plans will be approved for permit at the end of next week 09/25. Filter has […]
moss on WBEZ, 91.5FM
In case you missed our interview on this morning’s 848 with Allison Cuddy, here is the audio More press on us here: WBEZ blog (with video), Gapers Block, Timeout Chicago
moss on public radio, 89.5FM (UPDATED with audio)
I will be interviewed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00a-11:45a to discuss our PARK(ing) Day project and other sustainable design work on Vocalo Public Radio, 89.5FM in Chicago. You can catch it on the airwaves at 89.5 in Chicago or online at vocalo.org. We will post the audio to our site if you miss it. […]