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 situated on a 3.5-acre site …

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 and commercial projects built at …

Benjamin Marshall – Allen House – 1913

Completed in 1913 by esteemed architect Benjamin Marshall, this mansion was formerly the carriage house for the Benjamin Allen residence located in Winnekta. While the original mansion was demolished in the 1960’s, the carriage house was preserved and renovated to be used as a single-family home. Our team recently renovated the kitchen and primary bedroom and bathroom alongside the team …

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 …

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 architectural details were used such …

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 following the McCutchen House, and …

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, 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, the mansion’s rear three-story facade …

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, fitness room, and a wine …