Wheeler Mansion Public Work – South Loop Boutique Hotel Wheeler Mansion was built as a single family home by Calvin T. Wheeler, the President of the Board of Trade, in 1871; it was restored and converted into a hotel in 1999. Located in the South Loop near McCormick Place, the surrounding area has been largely…
A.N. Pritzker School Public Work – Chicago Public School Campus Master Plan Pritzker is a K-8 school with a playground area comprised of nearly ninety percent asphalt and concrete surfaces. As our first school project, the design phase was completed pro-bono based on our interest in greening the school grounds to provide a more enjoyable…
Lakefront Estate Private Garden – Lake Bluff, Illinois With a five acre property overlooking Lake Michigan, this Lake Bluff home was a perfect location for sprawling formal gardens. Unlike the existing landscape, the design concepts focused on connecting the garden spaces with the appropriate house functions. The swimming pool was relocated to optimize views to…
Northern Woods Lodge Public Work – Master Plan for Historic Wisconsin Site Surrounded by a 5000 acre pristine lake, wetlands, and vast forest land, this fishing and hunting lodge was built in 1892 and has been a popular family retreat ever since. The design scope focused on reworking the entry to the main lodge and…
Michigan Beach Home Private Garden – Lakeside, Michigan To preserve a mature Red Oak tree, this modern interpretation of a lean-to had to be carefully located with the architect. The house was pushed far back to stay out of the tree’s dripline; this allowed for a larger front yard for play and a smaller rear…
