IN PROGRESS: URBAN BUNGALOW RENOVATION WITH A FRENCH TWIST
Our urban bungalow renovation increases living space with a master suite and family room addition, and a new, and opens up cramped rooms into inviting social spaces.
Modern Balcony Creates Wine Enthusiasts Retreat
A Wicker Park two-flat gets a modern makeover by removing a hulking, dated exterior staircase and replacing it with a modern balcony.
Former Butcher Shop Gets Modern Corten Addition
Our adaptive reuse project in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village is complete. Photos and process details inside.
Chicago Cottage goes Modern With Charred Wood Addition
This Chicago cottage needed a design update. We opened up the floor plan, relocating the family room to the rear of the house to take advantage of sunlight, and added a new master suite and private balcony.
Jordano Photography Studio is now Complete
Today we bring you photos of of a photography studio. We’re excited to show off the final shots of the Jordano photo studio in Uptown, Chicago.
Fit to A T: Why Moss Designs Custom Cabinetry
Working with custom cabinetry and built-in furnishings allows us to hide clutter, save space and make memorable buildings. Here’s why we love it:
How your Modern Bathroom Can Work Better, With a Little Design Update
Today we discuss how good design and a little thinking outside the box can improve on the standard modern bathroom.
Daylight and Passive Solar Design for Remodeling and Adding onto Existing Buildings
How we incorporate Daylight and Passive Solar principles into all our existing building remodels … and why!
Coming Soon: Carmen Avenue Sustainable Renovation Adds Openness and Energy Efficiency
We’re about to start construction on the Carmen Avenue house. Our remodel and addition will give this Andersonville home a new lease on life.
Design Diversity; many different types of space
Thumbing the office copy of Christopher Alexander’s Pattern Language recently, I was struck by how many of his ideas center on the idea of diversity in design. Alexander argues against homogeneity at every scale, from that of room furnishings to the design of cities. He’s so right. Our homes, offices, public places and urban landscapes all…
Moss in Detail: a Linear Drain Shower
The walk in shower, with linear drain, is a key component of most of our recent bathroom designs. By popular demand, and because genuinely like them, we find that we’re drawing linear shower drains into walk-in showers for nearly every project. Today we explore how they work … and why we like them so much.…
Why Moss Loves to Specify a Toto Wall Hung Toilet
This is one great solution that we like to suggest nearly everywhere. There is so much to love about wall hung toilets that we have to think really hard before specifying anything else. Here’s why!