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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Lincoln Park, Traditional 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, 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 …
Condominium Traditional Renovation
This luxury condominium occupies an entire floor of the tower at 680 N. Lake Shore Drive. The master bath features walls of diamond matched marble custom quarried in Tuscany, Italy. The kitchen and bath cabinetry are crafted from hand-rubbed macassar ebony veneer. The kitchen cook top is hidden under an integrated flush section of granite that is counter-weighted into the …
Root Residence
Constructed in 1888, this row house on Astor Street was the primary residence of John Wellborn Root. A founder of the “Chicago School” of architecture, Root is famous for his partnership with Daniel H. Burnham. Designed by Root, this residence was where the initial plans for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 were developed. GGC worked with the acclaimed firm …
Historic Mansion
Built in 1900, this mansion was restored by GGC with the firm of Renner Design Associates. The architectural details of the original 6,900 sq. ft. home were historically restored and then duplicated throughout the 3,400 sq. ft. masonry addition. This comprehensive addition included all new bathrooms, kitchen, home theatre, spa, residential elevator, underground garage, and masonry fencing. Architect: Renner Design …
Lake Shore Drive Co-Op
This building was designed by architect Howard van Doren Shaw in 1910, the top unit also served as his primary residence. Working with Vinci-Hamp Architects, GGC restored the penthouse unit back to its full-floor splendor. Historic details of the structure were meticulously restored or replicated to original designs, including the fabrication of custom stone fireplaces. Architect: Vinci – Hamp Architects …