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 …
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 …
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 …
Bluff & Ravine 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. Of the many projects built by the firm, a number have been located along ravines on the North Shore, and the bluffs of Lake Michigan. As compelling as they …
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 guest suite. The project included …
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 …
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 …
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 the home were also updated. …
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 …