10/1/07
Was it timed to coincide with the latest remake of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers?” Probably not, but the pod-like bedroom in one model...
9/29/07
Over the next few days we’ll be bringing you a series of clips from the recent presentation on The Chicago Spire. In this must-watch...
9/28/07
Homeowners have begun moving into their swanky new condos at 30 West Erie, the 14-story building in River North from Schillaci Birmingham Development, Inc....
9/28/07
Until recently, nearly all residential development in Chicago took a faux vintage approach, imitating to some degree, earlier architectural periods. That has changed. While...
9/28/07
The Chicago Spire‘s sales center, which opened for media earlier this week, features two models: a two-bedroom and a “Gallery” unit, essentially a studio...
9/27/07
You asked for photos of Avenue East, so here they are. The Streeterville high-rise, developed by Residential Homes of America, Inc and designed by...
9/26/07
We’ve just returned from the brand new sales center for The Chicago Spire, where architect Santiago Calatrava and developer Garrett Kelleher showed a group...
9/26/07
Iconic high-rises like Trump International Hotel & Tower change the skyline – the postcard view of Chicago. But they can have a subtler presence,...
9/21/07
Driving through Bucktown and Wicker Park recently, we passed a good sprinkling of modern buildings – including some new homes under construction. We haven’t...
9/17/07
A restored limestone house at 1555 N Hoyne Ave in Wicker Park (.pdf) is among the winners of the Chicago Landmark Awards for Preservation...
9/14/07
A Pullman rowhouse we posted about not long ago has snagged a Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. The property, at 605 E 107th...
9/10/07
While we’re exploring Ravenswood, we thought we’d link to Edward Lifson’s recent post on the restoration of the former Krause Music Store, 4611 N...
9/10/07
This Victorian gem is on the 2100 block of West Pierce Avenue in the Wicker Park Historic District. It’s surrounded by plenty of other...
9/9/07
Which is more deserving of funds for preservation, the animal sculptures outside the ABLA homes or Robie House? The Chicago Cultural Center or the...
9/8/07
In this week’s Time Out Chicago, YoChicago and New Homes Magazine contributor Phil Berger weighs in on five major Chicago buildings now under construction....
9/4/07
Even though the Yo is focused mostly on new development, we can’t resist ogling a historic house or two. If you’ve got the same...
8/30/07
During last week’s storm, we gathered at the windows to watch sheets of rain travel from west to east. Imagine the weather show you’d...
8/29/07
Yesterday’s post on the monster balconies / terraces at 2852 N Halsted St drew some groans, including this comment from “Bad Kroupa” (copied verbatim,...
8/29/07
Among the many failed publications erstwhile ventures undertaken by Yo’s parent over its long publishing history was a large tabloid format periodical called Loft...
8/29/07
We recently posited that 235 Van Buren, the latest from architect Ralph Johnson, of Perkins & Will, could be the love child of two...