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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …