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 situated on a 3.5-acre site …
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 room designs and furnishings. Emphasizing …
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 challenge as GGC incurred substantial …
The Sybil Shearer Studio at Ragdale
This residential studio is located at one of the oldest and largest nonprofit artist residencies in the country. The five-acre property is a former Arts & Crafts country estate originally built in 1913. This building’s architecture is designed to blend in with its bucolic setting. The intent of the design is to provide an inspiring space where dance and music …
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 sloping ravine, this property will …
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 first level, featuring a family …
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 pool, lower-level garage, a subterranean …
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 condominium. It included modern-designed millwork …
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
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 its core, surrounded on all …
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 Le Corbusier, who Dubin met …
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 12-foot-high ceilings, an open floor …
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 and windows, LED accent lighting, …
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 Square Modern 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 floor to ceiling windows and …