About

PROFILE

Born in Chicago on August 16th, 2008, our multi-disciplinary architecture practice focuses on innovative design solutions that challenge conventional interpretations of space, function, and material use. Our approach is ideas-driven, relying on imagination and experience to uncover the creative nuances within each project. Throughout the design process, we emphasize iteration—allowing meaningful solutions to emerge and shape the final outcome.

We believe architecture is an art form with the power not only to alter space but to transform perceptions, feelings, and habits—transcending the workplace, home, or the spaces in-between. Our work exemplifies the cohesion of spatial logic and a foundational consideration of light, crafting moments of the “unexpected.” For us, pragmatic requirements and budgetary constraints are integral to the design equation, enabling the realization of our ideas into built form.

Since the studio’s inception, it has been a tremendous honor to be published, recognized, and exhibited. Yet, we take the greatest pride in the positive experiences we create for our clients. Each project fosters lasting relationships with the people involved—outcomes we deeply cherish as we pursue new design opportunities, regardless of size, type, or location.

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SERVICES

- Architecture
      Building Program Development
      Schematic Design
      Design Development
      Construction Documents
      Permitting
      Bidding & Negotiation
      Contract Administration
- Interior Design
- Planning and Feasibility Studies
- Creative Consulting
- Furniture Design
- Millwork Design

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AWARDS

Chicago Architecture Center,
Missing Middle Housing Competition, Winner, r_home, 2024

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Interior Architecture
Honor Award, UNIT 8408, 2024

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Distinguished Building
Citation of Merit, 530 Dickens, 2024

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Interior Architecture
Honor Award, 999 Residence, 2022

AN Best of Design 2020 Award, Interior Residential
Unit 2808, 2020

AN Best of Design 2020 Award, Top 50
Interior Architecture Firms, 2020

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Interior Architecture
Honor Award, Unit 2808, 2020

AIA National Small Project Award
Unit 2808, 2020

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Honor Award
Newport Residence, 2020

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Unit 2808, 2020

Architectural Record Design Vanguard
Best Emerging Practice, 2020

AN Best of Design 2019 Award, Interior Residential
Michigan Loft, 2019

Dezeen Award, Interior Architecture
Michigan Loft, 2019

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Distinguished Building
Citation of Merit, 2016 West Rice, 2019

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Interior Architecture
Honor Award, Michigan Loft, 2019

AZURE Award, Interior Architecture
Michigan Loft, 2019

AIA National Small Project Award,
Michigan Loft, 2019

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Michigan Loft, 2019

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Sukhman Yagoda Law Offices, 2019

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Interior Architecture
Honor Award, Unit 9C, 2017

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Unit 9C, 2017

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
2000 S. Michigan Fitness, 2017

Chicago Design Award, Interior Design
Unit 3E, 2016

2016 Dubin Family Young Architect Award

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Interior Architecture
Citation of Merit, Unit 3E, 2016

2016 Custom Home Design Award, Citation of Merit
Unit 3E, 2016

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Unit 3E, 2016

Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design Award Interior Non-Residential Architecture,
Honorable Mention, Ranquist Development Group Offices, 2015

AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award, Interior Architecture
Citation of Merit, Ranquist Development Group Offices, 2015

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Ranquist Development Group Offices, 2015

Crain's Chicago's Coolest , SM Offices Category
Ranquist Development Group Offices, 2015

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Chabad Center of Toledo, 2015

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Honor Award
Planted Environment, 2013

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
Locomobile Lofts, 2013

AIA Chicago Small Project Award, Citation of Merit
4906 Hancock, 2013

Industrial Perforation Association, Honorable Mention, Kesha Table, 2005

E. Benno Philipson AIA Traveling Fellowship, 2001

Earl Prize Recipient, 2001

Raymond A. Pigozzi Award Recipient, 2001