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Richmond House

House in the Woods: Modern Michigan Retreat + Spa Pavilion

06 • 25 • 2024 Michigan, Moss Projects, Net Zero

Moss Chicago Architect Michigan Pool House in the forest clad in shou sugi ban charred wood, floor to ceiling windows, timber wood interior

Our modern Michigan retreat features a pool house and spa, combining luxurious design with the natural beauty of the surrounding forest.

Home Renovation Wrapped in Cedar Siding Preserves Birch Tree

03 • 07 • 2024 Home Renovation, Moss Projects

Moss Chicago Architect Home Renovation curved cedar siding rear addition on a brick home with a landscaped back yard, birch trees

We designed our latest home renovation with a distinctive curved cedar siding addition and a salvaged birch tree to achieve architectural harmony with nature.

Modern House Additional Expands Living Space While Preserving Traditional Character

04 • 04 • 2023 Home Renovation, Moss Projects

Moss Chicago Architect Residential Remodel Ukrainian Village rendering brick and corten facade

For our latest renovation, we’re transforming a classic Chicago two-flat to create a rear modern home addition while preserving the traditional vernacular. The contemporary extension offers increased living space with an open kitchen, dining, and living area that connects to the backyard, a primary bedroom suite, and a deluxe basement rec room/guest suite — with […]

Chicago Architecture Firm

08 • 04 • 2022 Architectural Process, How We Operate

Moss Chicago Architect Richmond House Worker Cottage Renovation front and rear view of brick worker cottage on urban street

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.

Historic Worker Cottage Rescued From Demolition

12 • 29 • 2020 Home Renovation, Moss Projects

Moss Chicago Architect Richmond House Worker Cottage Renovation front and rear view of brick worker cottage on urban street

We saved this humble worker cottage from demolition and refreshed it with a modern, light-filled addition.

Modern Balcony Creates Wine Enthusiasts Retreat

12 • 08 • 2020 Chicago, Home Renovation, Moss Projects

Moss Chicago Architect Modern Balcony Renovation Residential white paneling

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

06 • 13 • 2018 Materials, Moss Projects

Featured Cortez House

Our adaptive reuse project in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village is complete. Photos and process details inside.

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