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Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre: Architectural Innovation & Lasting Legacy
The Auditorium Theater turns 125 today. This venerable Chicago deserves a shout out, both for its historic importance and its ongoing beauty.
Strip Malls: What They Are, Pros/Cons & Why Chicago Doesn’t Need New Ones
From moss Design’s perspective, this moment offers a chance to ask ourselves what kind of city we want to build next.
Modern Architecture Chicago: Design Ideas for Light-Filled Urban Homes
Chicago has long been a city defined by architectural innovation. From the early skyscrapers that reshaped the American skyline as we know it to all the influential design movements that followed, the city remains an active hub for creative building solutions. Today, homeowners who want bright, open, sustainable spaces are turning to modern architecture Chicago […]
Residential Architecture Services in Chicago: From Schematic Design to Move-In
Your home isn’t just where you end up at the end of the day. It’s where life actually happens; from the first cup of coffee in a sunny kitchen to the hallway that’s seen birthdays, first steps, and muddy boots after a snowy commute. In a city packed full of greystones, bungalows, two-flats, and converted […]
Architect in Chicago vs. “Architects Near Me:” What Matters for Residential Design
In an age when many homeowners begin their design journey with a quick online search, the difference between hiring an architect in Chicago and relying on generic results for “architects near me” can be more meaningful than it appears.
Best Residential Architects in Chicago: 7 Qualities to Look For
Choosing a Chicago architect isn’t just another step in a renovation or new build; it’s choosing the person who will essentially determine how you live day to day. The way morning light reaches a kitchen, how a hallway connects private and shared spaces, or how to get old architectural bones to support new ideas all […]
Historic Chicago Home Transformed With Charred Wood and Glass Addition
Our latest Ravenswood home renovation blends modern design and nature with a charred wood and glass addition.
Margie’s Candies Building
Chicago, IL
Living Above the Store: The Case for Live-Work Buildings
Live-work buildings, the combination storefront/apartment building, is a global phenomenon, anchoring the vibrancy of a local community while building diversity into the economy.
Chicago Architecture Firm
moss Design is a Chicago architecture firm known for emphasizing sustainable and net-zero construction. We offer full-service architectural services and are actively involved in construction and property development. We stand out for our use of sustainable materials and a commitment to adaptive reuse, transforming existing structures into energy-efficient buildings. Our holistic approach has earned recognition from the design community, solidifying our position as a leading architecture firm in the city.
Chicago Architect Job: Project Architect | Designer
Chicago architect job: We’re looking for a mid-level Project Architect | Designer with 5 – 8 years experience to join our studio.











