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 and windows, LED accent lighting, …
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 four-story staircase, new floorplans, new …
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, custom walnut cabinetry and millwork …
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 open kitchen was uniquely crafted …
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 area has floor to ceiling …
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. The entry is made through …
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 photovoltaic electric system with ninety-six …
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 electric system, solar hot water, …
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 and closets. This 4,200 sq. …
Modern New Construction
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. The American Institute of Architects, …
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 appliances, recycled-content countertops, recycled-content tile, …
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 transparent modern façade. The American …
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 incorporated to create a modern …
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 evolution of his ideas of …
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 More Architect: McQuire Igleski & …
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