Woodlawn, Rosenwald Historic Restoration

Woodlawn, Rosenwald Historic Restoration and Renovation Built in 1913, this mansion was designed by the architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. He was one of the most sought-after architects of his day. A skilled classist, Shaw was known for a signature style to his designs. An architect by training, he graduated from both Yale and M.I.T. He started his career at …

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 …

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 New Construction

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, Historic Restoration

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 New Construction

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 …

Highland Park, Battledeck House, Historic Restoration

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, Leading Edge New Construction

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, …

Lincoln Park, New Construction

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 …

Lincoln Park, 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 …

Wicker Park, New Construction

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 …

Lincoln Park 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 …