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FULL TRANSPARENCY](https://ggcinc.net/residential-designfull-transparency/) - BY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN MAGAZINE | VIEW ARTICLE | JULY 2026 Every now and then, an architect's signature design process is a cosmic fit for clients who have the means to greenlight a house that exceeds their expectations-and their initial budget. Chicago's affluent North Shore, of course, has many residents who fit that description and is - [Kitchen & Bath Design Awards 2026
Best Bath Over $125,000 - SILVER](https://ggcinc.net/kitchen-bath-design-awards-2026-best-bath-over-125000-silver/) - View Article | BY KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN NEWS | AUGUST 2026 This project reimagines a former coach house, once part of a 10-acre mansion estate situated in Winnetka, IL on the bluff of Lake Michigan. While the mansion has since been demolished, this home – which features a European-inspired design - has been renovated - [LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN
COVER STORY, LAKE EFFECT](https://ggcinc.net/luxe-interiors-design-cover-story-lake-effect/) - BY LUXE MAGAZINE | VIEW ARTICLE | MAY/JUNE 2026 Early in the planning for this new Highland Park home, the homeowners called an emergency meeting with the design team, including Celeste Robbins, who had been drafting a clean-lined house for the empty-nester clients. She and interior designer Andrea Goldman were shocked when the husband pushed - [Modern Luxury Interiors Magazine
Chicago's Best Custom Home Builder of 2025](https://ggcinc.net/modern-luxury-interiors-magazine-chicagos-best-custom-home-builder-of-2025/) - View Article | BY MODERN LUXURY INTERIORS MAGAZINE | 2025 - [The Architect's Newspaper
Best of Practice Awards 2025](https://ggcinc.net/the-architects-newspaper/) - View Article | BY THE ARCHITECT'S NEWSPAPER | 2025 - [Mansion Global
Ultra-Modern Mansion on Three Lots in Chicago’s Hip Bucktown Neighborhood Lists for $7.25 Million](https://ggcinc.net/mansion-globalultra-modern-mansion-on-three-lots-in-chicagos-hip-bucktown-neighborhood-lists-for-7-25-million/) - View Article | BY MANSION GLOBAL 2023 A striking four-level contemporary house spanning three lots in the heart of ’s hip Bucktown neighborhood listed Tuesday for $7.25 million, Mansion Global has learned. “It is not only Chicago’s finest modern estate,” said listing agent Brad Lippitz, president of the Brad Lippitz Group at Compass. “It’s one of the - [Kitchen & Bath Design Awards 2025
Best Kitchen Over $250,000 - SILVER](https://ggcinc.net/kitchen-bath-design-awards-2025/) - View Article | BY KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN NEWS | AUGUST 2025 Located in Highland Park just north of Chicago, this home is situated on a winding ravine that feeds into nearby Lake Michigan. Andrea Goldman Design and Robbins Architecture, working with Goldberg General Contracting, also in Chicago, was inspired by the property’s landscape to - [Kitchen & Bath Design Awards 2025
Best Showroom – SILVER](https://ggcinc.net/kitchen-bath-design-awards-2025-best-showroom-silver/) - View Article | BY KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN NEWS | AUGUST 2025 For Jennifer Sourounis and the Bulthaup Chicago team, the reimagining of the showroom, located in a 3,000-sq.-ft. century-old commercial loft, was an opportunity to explore contemporary lifestyles. In particular, the brand wanted to showcase an open kitchen lifestyle that incorporates furniture in addition - [Better Magazine
Expansive Lakefront Ode to Frank Lloyd Wright's Style](https://ggcinc.net/great-lakes-design-expansive-lakefront-ode-to-frank-lloyd-wrights-style/) - Architect Scott Fortman has designed buildings in a variety of styles, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style dwellings that first sparked his imagination. - [Chicago Tribune
Going net zero--for effect; 1st-of-its-kind home in Chicago will produce as much energy as it uses](https://ggcinc.net/going-net-zero-for-effect-1st-of-its-kind-home-in-chicago-will-produce-as-much-energy-as-it-uses/) - [Luxe Interiors + Design
A Modern Urban Bucktown Home with Tranquil Courtyard](https://ggcinc.net/a-modern-urban-bucktown-home-with-tranquil-courtyard/) - [Luxe Interiors + Design
A State of the Art Modern Chicago Home](https://ggcinc.net/a-state-of-the-art-modern-chicago-home/) - [Luxe Interiors & Design
Homage To Frank Lloyd Wright](https://ggcinc.net/luxe-interiors-design-homage-to-frank-lloyd-wright/) - Taking cues from Prairie-style masters, Fortman modeled the dwelling’s design after its surroundings. - [National Trust
Preservation](https://ggcinc.net/national-trust-preservation/) - [Brick Architecture
Wood House, Northside Residence](https://ggcinc.net/brick-architecture-northside-residence/) - [USA Today
Chicago home hides 48 rooftop solar panels](https://ggcinc.net/usa-today-chicago-home-hides-48-rooftop-solar-panels/) - [Builder
Builders Choice Merit Award](https://ggcinc.net/builder-builders-choice-merit-award/) - [Inc.
Making the Coolest Use of Space](https://ggcinc.net/inc-making-the-coolest-use-of-space/) - [World Architecture News
Yannell Residence, Chicago](https://ggcinc.net/world-architecture-news-yannell-residence-chicago/) - [NPR WBEZ
Restoring Sullivan](https://ggcinc.net/npr-wbez-restoring-sullivan/) - The Historic Krause Music Store conversation. Listen to the interview by pressing the play button above. - [Copper Development Association
National Award 2016](https://ggcinc.net/copper-development-association-national-award-2016/) - [Custom Copper Rainscreen Facade](https://ggcinc.net/custom-copper-rainscreen-facade/) - Video created by M & L Productions - [NY Times
At Home With the Wildlife of Industrial Chicago](https://ggcinc.net/at-home-with-the-wildlife-of-industrial-chicago/) - [Chicago Athenaeum Museum
American Architecture Awards](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-athenaeum-museum-american-architecture-awards/) - [Wired
The Zero-Carbon House](https://ggcinc.net/wired-the-zero-carbon-house/) - [Fast Company
Inside 37Signals New Office in Chicago](https://ggcinc.net/fast-company-inside-37signals-new-office-in-chicago/) - [TimeOut
Streetscape](https://ggcinc.net/timeout-streetscape/) - [Chicago Tribune
July 2007 Blair Kamin feature](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-tribune-july-2007-blair-kamin-feature/) - [City of Chicago
Landmark Award](https://ggcinc.net/city-of-chicago-landmark-award/) - [Residential Design Magazine
Company Profile](https://ggcinc.net/residential-design-magazine-company-profile/) - View Article: Residential Design: Company Profile Volume 5, 2018 View Article - [Preservation Magazine
Seaworthy House in Highland Park](https://ggcinc.net/preservation-magazine-seaworthy-house-in-highland-park/) - Since it’s an early example, it’s not a stereotypical stark, white Modernist building. The interior materials are organic, so it’s very warm in tone and feeling. - [Great Lakes by Design
Lakefront Prairie oasis](https://ggcinc.net/great-lakes-design-lakefront-prairie-oasis/) - Defined by its rectilinear forms and geometric interpretation for the lakefront, the Prairie Style-inspired home reimagines an architectural language of the future, capturing the rhythm of sunlight against the drama of lake waters. - [Luxe Interiors & Design,
Cover Story, A Bright Chicago Home](https://ggcinc.net/luxe-interiors-design-cover-story-a-bright-chicago-home/) - View article here Designer Jessica Supera has a passion for historic homes. “I love them,” she says. “But they get torn down all over Chicago.” So when a three-unit 1886 building in Lincoln Park became available, she jumped at the chance to make it a home for her, her three children and the family dog. - [Luxe Interiors & Design,
Cover Story, Nature Muse House](https://ggcinc.net/luxe-interiors-design-cover-story-nature-muse-house/) - View article here Years after falling in love with a home designed by architect Celeste Robbins, a Chicago-area homeowner and her husband tapped the professional to configure a modern dwelling for their family. “Our weekly team meetings were exciting, as it was fun to work through challenges and make creative design decisions based on our - [Modern Luxury Interiors Magazine,
Cover Story, Life Alfresco Custom Builder, Urban Homes, A Place in the City](https://ggcinc.net/modern-luxury-interiors-magazine-spring-2019-cover-story/) - [Custom Builder,
Urban Homes, A Place in the City](https://ggcinc.net/2543-2/) - View Full Article Here Urban Homes, A Place in the City View Article: DIGITAL EDITION URL - [Luxe Interiors & Design,
A Vibrant Lincoln Park Abode](https://ggcinc.net/2604-2/) - Inner transformation—even of the cataclysmic, life-changing kind—is rarely visible from the outside. People can experience shattering revelations while the person next to them remains none the wiser. This often happens with houses, too, their fac¸ades offering only mute inscrutability about the spaces they conceal. Witness this Lincoln Park residence. Transformation one: homeowners who decided, after - [Chicago Magazine
A Glassy Highland Park Abode Takes Prairie School Literally](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-magazine-a-glassy-highland-park-abode-takes-prairie-school-literally/) - A conservationist and an interior designer created a place that embraces their interests: namely, untamed nature. BY HEIDI MITCHELL As if on cue, a red fox erupts from the ravine and saunters up to the living room. “We know her!” exclaims Bruce Boyd, co-owner of the glass-enclosed home at whose walnut slab dining table we - [Chicago Magazine
A Gothic Revival in Kenwood With a Killer Art Collection](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-magazine-a-gothic-revival-in-kenwood-with-a-killer-art-collection/) - How two devotees created a haven worthy of their stunning private stash BY HEIDI MITCHELL When you live in the kind of house that requires you to restore 90 leaded glass windows and replace a copper roof (twice) plus seven headless gargoyles, curious strangers tend to come knocking on the door. Such has been the - [Preservation Magazine
Couple Restores a Spacious Gothic Revival, Inside and Out](https://ggcinc.net/preservation-magazine-couple-restores-spacious-gothic-revival/) - Jay Dandy: We bought the house in June of 2002 and moved in that November. We had been living in a big, Victorian-era house, and this one was equally grand, if not grander. It had soaring 12-foot ceilings. Melissa Weber: Also, the rooms were very open and square, as opposed to long and narrow, which is typical - [DeZeen Magazine
Low-lying Ravine House for nature lovers](https://ggcinc.net/dezeen-feature-low-lying-ravine-house-for-nature-lovers/) - Originally written by Jenna McKnight | 22 October 2019 American studio Wheeler Kearns Architects has completed a single-storey residence on a wooded site outside of Chicago, featuring black facades and large windows that engage the landscape. The Ravine House is located in the suburban town of Highland Park, situated about 25 miles (40 kilometres) north of downtown Chicago. The dwelling sits quietly - [Custom Home
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Ten Coolest Houses of 2009](https://ggcinc.net/builder-ten-coolest-houses-of-2009/) - [AIA Chicago
Small Projects Award 2016](https://ggcinc.net/skylight-house-small-projects-award-2016/) - [Luxe Interiors + Design
Burling Residence](https://ggcinc.net/luxe-interiors-design-burling-residence/) - [Building Design + Construction
Architecture Awards 2016](https://ggcinc.net/building-design-construction-architecture-awards-2016/) - [Residential Architect
2014 Residential Design Awards](https://ggcinc.net/residential-architect-2014-residential-design-awards/) - [Dwell Magazine
House Proud](https://ggcinc.net/dwell-magazine-house-proud/) - [Residential Architect
Wood House](https://ggcinc.net/residential-architect-wood-house/) - [Kitchen Trends
Night and Day](https://ggcinc.net/kitchen-trends-night-and-day/) - [North Shore Modern Luxury
Natural Selection](https://ggcinc.net/north-shore-modern-luxury-natural-selection/) - [Custom Home
Custom Home of the Year, Lincoln Park](https://ggcinc.net/custom-home-custom-home-of-the-year-lincoln-park/) - [Chicago Magazine
The Nation’s Greenest House](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-magazine-the-nations-greenest-house/) - [Custom Home
Chicago sets sustainability example](https://ggcinc.net/custom-home-chicago-sets-sustainability-example/) - [Green Source
Best Green Houses](https://ggcinc.net/green-source-best-green-houses/) - [Residential Architect
2010 Residential Design Awards](https://ggcinc.net/residential-architect-2010-residential-design-awards/) - [Custom Home, 2010
Custom Builder of the Year](https://ggcinc.net/custom-home-2010-custom-builder-of-the-year/) - [ELLE-Decor
Design Solutions: Sustainably Chic](https://ggcinc.net/elle-decor-design-solutions-sustainably-chic/) - [Builder Online
Yannell House](https://ggcinc.net/yannell-house-builder-online/) - [Builder
Builders Choice Grand Award](https://ggcinc.net/builder-builders-choice-grand-award/) - [Chicago Architect
Lynch Residence AIA Award](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-architect-lynch-residence-aia-award/) - [Residential Architect
The Wind Up](https://ggcinc.net/residential-architect-the-wind-up/) - [Chicago Home & Garden
Contractor Confidential](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-home-garden-contractor-confidential/) - [Architecture Record
Modern Design in Historic Structures](https://ggcinc.net/architecture-record-modern-design-in-historic-structures/) - [Architecture Chicago Plus
Sullivan’s Last Testament](https://ggcinc.net/architecture-chicago-plus-sullivans-last-testament/) - [i4design
Lothan Residence](https://ggcinc.net/i4design-lothan-residence/) - [AIArchitect
Chicago Honors](https://ggcinc.net/aiarchitect-chicago-honors/) - [Edward Lifson
Sullivan’s Last Restored](https://ggcinc.net/edward-lifson-sullivans-last-restored-2/) - [Chicago Landmarks
Preservation Excellence Award 2007](https://ggcinc.net/chicago-landmarks-preservation-excellence-award-2007/) - [Prairie Mod
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Claremont House](https://ggcinc.net/builder-online-claremont-house/) ## Pages - [Home](https://ggcinc.net/) - Specializing in renovation, restoration and new construction, GGC has been delivering long-lasting quality and custom craftsmanship since 1987. - [Awards](https://ggcinc.net/awards/) - [Architects](https://ggcinc.net/architects/) - [Company & Team](https://ggcinc.net/company/) - [Contact](https://ggcinc.net/contact/) - [NPR WBEZ- Restoring Sullivan](https://ggcinc.net/company/npr-wbez-restoring-sullivan/) - [Bluff2](https://ggcinc.net/bluff2/) - [Sustainability](https://ggcinc.net/sustainability/) - [Team](https://ggcinc.net/company-old/team/) - [Louis Henri Sullivan – Krause Music Store](https://ggcinc.net/louis-henri-sullivan-krause-music-store/) - [National Custom Builder of the Year](https://ggcinc.net/company/awards-old/national-custom-builder-of-the-year/) - [Custom Home of the Year](https://ggcinc.net/company/awards-old/custom-home-of-the-year/) - [Projects](https://ggcinc.net/projects/) - [John Wellborn Root – Astor Street Residence](https://ggcinc.net/john-wellborn-root-astor-street-residence/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://ggcinc.net/terms-and-conditions/) ## Portfolio - [Benjamin Marshall Coach House - 1910](https://ggcinc.net/projects/benjamin-marshall-allen-house-1909/) - Located on Lake Michigan, this former coach house was once part of a large neo-classical mansion designed by acclaimed architect Benjamin Marshall in 1910. The original ten-acre estate was razed and subdivided in 1960. The elegant residence that remains has an enviable bluff-side location and a beautifully ornate limestone facade. Now a single-family home, GGC - [Huehl & Schmid – Historic Mansion](https://ggcinc.net/projects/huehl-schmid-historic-mansion/) - Built in 1900, this mansion was restored by GGC with the firm of Renner Design Associates. The architectural details of the original 6,900 sq. ft. home were historically restored and then duplicated throughout the 3,400 sq. ft. masonry addition. This comprehensive addition included all new bathrooms, kitchen, home theatre, spa, residential elevator, underground garage, and - [The Sybil Shearer Studio at Ragdale](https://ggcinc.net/projects/ragdale-residency-dance-studio/) - The Sybil Shearer Studio at Ragdale is a music and composer’s studio located at one of the oldest and largest nonprofit artist residencies in the country. The intent of the design is to provide an inspiring space where artists can hone their skills and advance their artistic expression. Originally built in 1913, the seven-acre property - [Highland Park - Lakefront](https://ggcinc.net/projects/highland-park-lakefront/) - Located along the shore of Lake Michigan twenty-five miles north of Chicago, this custom home is a compelling statement of minimalist design. Positioned along an 80-foot-high bluff, the architecture blends in seamlessly with its majestic coastal setting. The home’s modern architecture was designed by the team at Robbins Architecture. The 15,000 sq. ft. residence is - [Highland Park - Sheridan Rd](https://ggcinc.net/projects/highland-park-sheridan-rd/) - This modern-designed residence is by Wheeler Kearns Architects of Chicago. It features two separate buildings connected by a glass enclosed corridor. One building will feature four-bedroom suites, while the second building will offer living, dining, and entertainment space. A lower level will feature a family room and guest suite. Situated on two acres along a - [Howard Van Doren Shaw - Woodlawn, Rosenwald Mansion](https://ggcinc.net/projects/howard-van-doren-shaw-woodlawn-rosenwald-mansion/) - Woodlawn, Rosenwald Historic Restoration and Renovation Our restoration of the 15,000 sq. ft. historic Rosenwald mansion in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood is nearing completion after three years of construction. The mansion was originally designed in 1913 by the acclaimed architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. Shaw was prolific with his designs and had more than 200 residential - [Lake Forest - Ragdale Barnhouse](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lake-forest-ragdale-barnhouse/) - This Barnhouse is one of the original structures on the historic Ragdale country estate of Howard Van Doren Shaw in Lake Forest. Once completed, the Barnhouse renovation will feature new administrative offices, a communal gathering space, guest suits for visiting artists, and a commercial kitchen. This is the third project built by GGC at Ragdale - [Henry Ives Cobb - Jones House - 1895](https://ggcinc.net/projects/henry-ives-cobb-jones-house-1895/) - [Wicker Park, Renovation](https://ggcinc.net/projects/wicker-park-renovation/) - This remarkable 8,000 sq. ft. adapted reuse project focused on converging a three-flat into a single-family residence. The original front façade was fully restored to its historic design. The home has four levels of living space accessed by a master staircase. It features seven bathrooms, four bedrooms, two roof decks, an outdoor kitchen, and a - [Wicker Park, Traditional Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/wicker-park-traditional-residence/) - Located on a historic block in the city’s Wicker Park neighborhood, this grand mansion fits in with its distinguished neighbors. The newly constructed residence was designed to blend in through the use of classical design methods. New brick and limestone were fabricated, but they were crafted in the color and designs of historical patterns. Traditional - [Bulthaup Showroom](https://ggcinc.net/projects/bulthaup-showroom/) - Collaborating with the in-house design team at Bulthaup Chicago, GGC built a new kitchen design showroom for the acclaimed global brand. Located in a historic 19th-Century post and beam loft in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, Bulthaup introduced a new showcase of modern kitchen concepts. The corporate-owned location features new vignettes with a focus on open - [Wilmette, Lakefront Mansion](https://ggcinc.net/projects/wilmette-lakefront-mansion/) - This beautiful mansion draws heavily upon the design principals of Prairie-style architecture. Its distinctive vernacular was pioneered by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This remarkable residence is not built on the lakefront, so much as it emerges from it. The mansion features an elegant front façade nestled amongst historic oak trees. Facing Lake Michigan, - [Highland Park, Gallery Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/highland-park-gallery-residence/) - Located north of Chicago, this home is situated on a winding ravine that feeds into nearby Lake Michigan. The home opens with a long dramatic hallway that shields the interior from the street. Strategically placed floor-to-ceiling architectural windows illuminate the interior throughout and foster an intimacy with the nearby woodlands. This project was a particular - [Benjamin Marshall - Walden Shaw House - 1907](https://ggcinc.net/projects/benjamin-marshall-walden-shaw-house-1907/) - [Benjamin Marshall - The Breakers - 1911](https://ggcinc.net/projects/benjamin-marshall-the-breakers-1911/) - [Ernest Mayo - Mayo – 1898](https://ggcinc.net/projects/ernest-mayo-mayo-1898/) - [Ernest Mayo - Mayo – 1913](https://ggcinc.net/projects/ernest-mayo-mayo-1913/) - [Frank Lloyd Wright - Heller House - 1896](https://ggcinc.net/projects/frank-lloyd-wright-heller-house-1896/) - [H.H. Richardson – Glessner House – 1885](https://ggcinc.net/projects/h-h-richardson-glessner-house-1885/) - [James Gamble Rogers - Playboy Isham Mansion - 1899](https://ggcinc.net/projects/james-gamble-rogers-playboy-isham-mansion-1899/) - [John Van Osdel - Holy Family Church – 1857](https://ggcinc.net/projects/john-van-osdel-holy-family-church-1857/) - [Ludwig Mies van der Rohe –860 880 LSD – 1949](https://ggcinc.net/projects/ludwig-mies-van-der-rohe-860-880-lsd-1949/) - [Richard E. Schmidt – Madlener House – 1902](https://ggcinc.net/projects/richard-e-schmidt-madlener-house-1902/) - [William Carbys Zimmerman - 1908](https://ggcinc.net/projects/william-carbys-zimmerman-1908/) - [Goyler & Morgan – The Powhatan](https://ggcinc.net/projects/goyler-morgan-the-powhatan/) - Designed by architect Charles Morgan in 1929, this building is an extraordinary example of art deco design. It is extensively detailed throughout in colorful terra-cotta panels with Native American themes. Working with Vinci-Hamp Architects, GGC restored the building’s inner and outer lobbies back to their original grandeur. Architect: Vinci - Hamp Architects Exterior Photography: Anthony - [Henry Dubin – Battledeck House – 1930](https://ggcinc.net/projects/henry-dubin-battledeck-house-1930/) - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home was designed by architect Henry Dubin, and dates from 1930. Its “watershed” modern design is in the International Style made famous by the Bauhaus school in Germany, of which Dubin visited. Built as his personal residence, this home’s design was heavily influenced by Swiss architect - [Howard Van Doren Shaw - 1130 N LSD - 1911](https://ggcinc.net/projects/howard-van-doren-shaw-1130-n-lsd-1911/) - This building was designed by architect Howard van Doren Shaw in 1910, the top unit also served as his primary residence. Working with Vinci-Hamp Architects, GGC restored the penthouse unit back to its full-floor splendor. Historic details of the structure were meticulously restored or replicated to original designs, including the fabrication of custom stone fireplaces. - [John Welbourn Root – Root Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/john-welbourn-root-root-residence/) - Constructed in 1888, this row house on Astor Street was the primary residence of John Wellborn Root. A founder of the “Chicago School” of architecture, Root is famous for his partnership with Daniel H. Burnham. Designed by Root, this residence was where the initial plans for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 were developed. GGC - [Louis Sullivan – Krause Music Store](https://ggcinc.net/projects/louis-sullivan-krause-music-store/) - Built in 1922, this façade was the last commission of acclaimed architect Louis H. Sullivan. Famed for his partnership with Dankmar Adler, Sullivan is credited as the father of Modernism. Working closely with preservation architects McQuire Igleski & Associates, GGC meticulously restored this historic façade. The finished project received a number of prominent awards. Read - [Kenwood, Mansion](https://ggcinc.net/projects/kenwood-mansion/) - This early 20th-Century mansion was originally built using old-world craftsman. However, a hundred years on, an extensive restoration was needed. Through meticulous efforts, the home was modernized and its historic hand-carved millwork was beautifully restored. Highlighting the effort, new discrete lighting was installed to showcase the remarkable interior architecture. All mechanicals, plumbing, and electrical throughout - [Condominium Modern Renovation](https://ggcinc.net/projects/condominium-modern-renovation/) - This modern condominium renovation is located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Intended for a family with special needs, the luxury kitchen and bathroom were designed to ADA standards. The master bath features walls of diamond matched marble custom quarried in Tuscany, Italy. The kitchen features custom millwork cabinets, with sequentially matched veneers. Etched frameless glass pocket - [Condominium Traditional Renovation](https://ggcinc.net/projects/condominium-traditional-renovation/) - This luxury condominium occupies an entire floor of the tower at 680 N. Lake Shore Drive. The master bath features walls of diamond matched marble custom quarried in Tuscany, Italy. The kitchen and bath cabinetry are crafted from hand-rubbed macassar ebony veneer. The kitchen cook top is hidden under an integrated flush section of granite - [Yannell Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/yannell-modern-residence/) - This home was deigned by, Farr Associates, one of the foremost specialists in sustainable architecture in the country. This single-family was designed to be both LEED-Platinum and Zero Energy. The goal of the project is to produce more energy over the course of a year than it demands. Innovations of the home include a photovoltaic - [Robbins Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/robbins-modern-residence/) - Located on the edge of a ravine, this remarkable home is situated to take best advantage of its wooded location. Wrapped in walls of Duratherm windows, this house was designed with an emphasis on bringing the views of the outside into the interior. Built for the architect/owner who designed it, this distinctive residence, with its - [North Shore Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/north-shore-modern-residence/) - Located on an exposed corner, this lot called for a residence protected visually and acoustically from the street, and opens towards an enclosed landscape deep within. This home features a central living space with gallery, flanked by a row of private rooms. The exterior is framed with a serene, yet durable cement board panel facade. - [Highland Park Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/highland-park-modern-residence/) - This LEED for Homes project has a number of innovative design features. It is one of the first residential projects in the country with radiant cooling, which is imbedded into the ceiling and supplied by a geothermal system. It also features geothermal heating via a radiant terrazzo floor, solar hydronic hot water, rainwater harvesting for - [Wood House Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/wood-house-residence/) - Designed by Brininstool + Lynch, Ltd. this 6,000 sq. ft. home is a showpiece of ultra modern design. Its facade is a soaring interplay of masonry volumes, aged copper, and weathered steel. An alluring interior features a broad palate of illuminating skylights, custom walnut millwork, wood block flooring, and stainless steel kitchen. The striking living - [Lincoln Park Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lincoln-park-modern-residence/) - Located in a former 19th Century dairy, this magnificent home greets passersby with an inviting façade. Beautifully illuminated, this 10,000 sq. ft. residence features expansive windows and doors by Grabill, which overlook a spacious private courtyard. A custom designed steel and glass staircase, with distinctive wood accents, links all three levels of the home. The - [Lincoln Square Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lincoln-square-residence/) - Designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, this 4,000 sq. ft. home is a great example of spacious modern living. With two private courtyards, and a second story, this home is wonderfully illuminated with natural light. The residence has a calming presence in the midst of an urban setting. The main living area and garage both feature - [Burling Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/burling-modern-residence/) - With an emphasis on an abundance of natural light, this renovation focused on an open floor plan accompanied by an array of new window openings. With the addition of a new third floor level, the home is dramatically accented by a central atrium. A modern steel and glass staircase is prominently featured. Throughout the home, - [Lincoln Park, Traditional Three-Flat Conversion](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lincoln-park-traditional-three-flat-conversion/) - This renovation converted a former historic three-flat apartment building into a modern single-family home. Its original distinctive street façade was preserved and restored. However, its entire interior was restructured on all floors, the basement was lowered, and a new walkout patio and entrance were added on the lower-level. Highlights of the project include a new - [Lincoln Park, Traditional Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lincoln-park-traditional-residence/) - This three-story residence features a traditional masonry design with classic limestone architectural details. The 8,000 sq. ft. home will have 10.5-foot-high ceilings, extensive windows and doors, custom millwork, a curved central staircase, radiant heating, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, multiple fireplaces, terraces and an inner courtyard. The finished basement will have a guest bedroom, game room, - [Glencoe, Modern Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/glencoe-modern-residence/) - This 7,000 sq. ft. home is a tranquil showpiece of modern design. The exterior features limestone cladding, expansive windows, and elegantly wide eaves. The home is aligned along a ravine that flows into nearby Lake Michigan. The rear façade features dramatic walls of windows and doors that showcase the forest beyond. The alluring interior features - [Highland Park, Ravine Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/highland-park-ravine-residence/) - This single-family home is nestled in a bucolic setting along a wooded ravine. Emphasis was put on a natural landscape, so its traditional lawn was replaced with plantings of wildflowers and prairie grasses. Designed for an aging-in-place lifestyle, the architecture was limited to a single-story. The modern designed home features a central mechanical volume at - [Wilmette, Beachfront Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/wilmette-beachfront-residence/) - This new residence is situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan. It is beautifully positioned to embrace its beachfront setting. Floor to ceiling window and door openings provide alluring views of the waterfront. Its modern architecture is accentuated by a coastal-designed interior. The three-story home features multiple balconies, a rooftop deck, an inground swimming - [Park Ridge Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/park-ridge-residence/) - This newly constructed single-family home is the primary residence for an architect. The architecture reflects a modern Scandinavian aesthetic and was designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects of Chicago. This three-story home is situated on a wide lot. The home features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and nine-foot-high ceilings. There is an open floor plan on the - [Xoco Restaurant](https://ggcinc.net/projects/xoco-restaurant/) - The latest restaurant from nationally famous chef Rick Bayless, XOCO was designed with a commitment to sustainable architecture. A USGBC certified LEED-Gold commercial project, this space is remarkable as much for its “green” design, as for its renowned fare. The custom kitchen features state-of-the-art electric appliances and induction cook-tops. The space was built using Energy-Star - [Marwen Foundation](https://ggcinc.net/projects/marwen-foundation/) - Designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, this award-winning, three-story loft is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The mission of the building’s owner, Marwen Foundation, is to expose disadvantaged youth to art. The renovation of this historic timber-frame loft included designs for an office, school, studio and gallery. Special attention was paid to create an artistic - [Studio V Design](https://ggcinc.net/projects/studio-v-design/) - The noted architectural firm of Wheeler Kearns designed this distinctive space. In keeping with the modern esthetic, extensive amounts of glass, steel and millwork were used throughout. Originally the Krause Music Store, this retail interior was adapted into a commercial design studio. Louis H. Sullivan, who designed the storefront facade, would be proud of the - [Manifesto Furniture](https://ggcinc.net/projects/manifesto-furniture/) - GGC extensively altered the appearance of this modern commercial building located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Thorough renovation of the structure’s facade required much demolition and new construction. The exterior elevations were transformed from a 1950’s mansard roof structure to a modern design aesthetic. Custom built for Manifesto Furniture and the Bulthaup Kitchen Design Center, - [Perimeter Gallery](https://ggcinc.net/projects/perimeter-gallery/) - Architects Brininstool + Lynch designed this award-winning gallery located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The original character of the building defined its renovation, as all of the loft’s brick walls, timber framing and wooden floors were restored. To highlight the gallery, a new series of floating partitions, freestanding displays, translucent glass and backlit lighting were - [Squark Ventures](https://ggcinc.net/projects/squark-ventures/) - This award-winning building designed by Brininstool + Lynch, is located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Incorporating a high-tech center for super computers, the renovation integrated the client’s need for complex HVAC, electronics and communication systems. With its original 1920s storefront removed, a new skin of brick, steel, aluminum and glass were used to create a - [Basecamp Software](https://ggcinc.net/projects/basecamp-software/) - This pioneering software firm’s new west Loop loft is as distinctive as the firm itself. Designed as an office and training facility, a highlight of the space is a 37-seat auditorium. The space is richly detailed in felt, cork, chalkboard and glass. In addition, unique sound attenuation panels are incorporated throughout. With exotic lacewood millwork, - [Montgomery Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/montgomery-residence/) - GGC collaborated with the award-winning Michael Richman Interiors to customize a high-end designer home from a standard developer’s condominium unit. The resulting team effort was an exceptional space of fabulous design. The residence is located in the former headquarters of Montgomery Wards, a 28-story glass and white travertine marble high-rise designed by the famed architect - [Modern New Construction](https://ggcinc.net/projects/modern-new-construction-2/) - Located in Skokie, this Brininstool + Lynch designed residence was constructed using the property’s original ranch-house foundation. Challenged by its modern design, all mechanicals were meticulously incorporated without encumbering its clean lines. A unique feature of this high-end residence is its fireplace, constructed of stacked cement panels accentuated with slate details, custom fabricated by GGC. - [Postmodern Renovation](https://ggcinc.net/projects/postmodern-renovation/) - This high-end residence, located in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood, is a tribute to postmodern design. One of its many engineered features is a wonderfully sweeping 35 ft. barrel-vault ceiling. Also unique to this luxury home is a custom partition wall of a glass, steel and wood, crafted by the carpenters at GGC. This structure was originally - [Modern New Construction](https://ggcinc.net/projects/modern-new-construction-1/) - This luxury 5,000 sq ft. modern-design residence was built for an architect. It was constructed with extensive amounts of steel, concrete and masonry. This custom home called for the skills of fabricating large-scale commercial materials into a residential setting. Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, this high-end residence has received much acclaim for its design. - [Lynch Residence](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lynch-residence/) - The noted architectural firm of Brininstool + Lynch, Ltd. designed this exceptional residence. In keeping with the modern aesthetic, glass, steel and concrete were used throughout. The unique exterior incorporated Norman brick, limestone and perforated zinc panels. The interior features expansive glass walls, a three-story millwork stairway, and an open first-floor with recessed kitchen, bookshelves - [Modern Addition](https://ggcinc.net/projects/modern-addition/) - Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, this luxury residence features a modern Paul Florian designed addition, which adjoins a traditional home. Unique to this high-end project was the use of commercial storefront windows throughout. Other notable features of this custom two-story addition are its modern ornamental ironwork, stonework and custom millwork kitchen. Architect: Florian Architects - [Lill Street Guesthouse](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lill-street-guesthouse/) - This urban guesthouse is constructed of 100 percent precast concrete wall and floor panels. Its modern exterior integrates sandblasted concrete with standing-seam copper cladding, Bendheim glass windows and tropical hardwood deck and fencing. Its interior includes four bedrooms, five baths, a kitchen, a spa, and half-court gymnasium. The design earned a Chicago Green Home rating - [860 Lake Shore Drive](https://ggcinc.net/projects/860-lake-shore-drive/) - Located in the famous 860-880 Lake Shore Drive towers designed by Mies van der Rohe, these buildings are considered the archetype of the International style. One of the first skyscrapers to express Mies’ pursuit of modern structural clarity, the design is considered one of his most important. Unique features of the residence include full height - [Harmony House](https://ggcinc.net/projects/harmony-house/) - This animal shelter is designed to be one of the first commercial buildings in the country to operate as a Net Zero-Energy structure and to earn LEED-Platinum certification. Features of the structure include a geothermal heating/cooling system, with a continuous ground loop made up of 14 wells each bored 450 ft deep; a 30 kW - [Lake View, Outdoor Kitchen Oasis](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lake-view-outdoor-kitchen-oasis/) - Located in a tight urban setting, this project created an outdoor oasis for recreation and entertaining. It incorporated a back and side yard into one flowing space. The scope included an outdoor kitchen, a dining space, a fireplace, a lounge area, a lawn, and a large heated spa. The finishes included, new patio entry doors - [Gold Coast, Pearson Condo Renovation](https://ggcinc.net/projects/gold-coast-pearson-condo-renovation/) - This Co-op unit underwent an extensive remodeling to refresh the condominium’s aesthetics. All of the unit’s millwork, mechanicals and electrical were renovated. Emphasis was placed on accentuating the lighting to highlight the owner’s extensive contemporary art collection. Interior finishes were newly selected to accent a modernist design. Architect: Kaufmann O’Neil Architecture Photography: Gray City Studios - [Lake View, Condo Renovation](https://ggcinc.net/projects/lake-view-condo-renovation/) - This residence is located in a classic Mid-Century modern apartment tower by architect Milton Schwartz, it dates from 1953. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this was one of the earliest buildings to be designed in the International Style of architecture. The scope of the project was for a complete renovation of the - [Bluff & Ravine Restoration](https://ggcinc.net/projects/bluffravine-restoration/) - Bluff & Ravine Restoration Since 1987, Goldberg General Contracting (GGC) has collaborated with some of the most prominent residential architects in Chicago. The firm is an established builder of custom-designed homes. 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