Category: Architecture, design
In-Spired: Is glass-enclosed bedroom groovy or impractical?
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 unit for Th [...]
The Spire: heads for the doors
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 segment a [...]
We like to watch: 30 West Erie in River North
Homeowners have begun moving into their swanky new condos at 30 West Erie, the 14-story building in River North from Schillaci Birmingham Developmen [...]
Modern architecture is home inspector's best friend
Until recently, nearly all residential development in Chicago took a faux vintage approach, imitating to some degree, earlier architectural periods. T [...]
The Chicago Spire: the models
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 stu [...]
Construction on Avenue East almost finished
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 [...]
Got $40M for a condo in The Chicago Spire?
We've just returned from the brand new sales center for The Chicago Spire, where architect Santiago Calatrava and developer Garrett Kelleher showed [...]
Trump through the trees
Iconic high-rises like Trump International Hotel & Tower change the skyline - the postcard view of Chicago. But they can have a subtler presence [...]
Get your modern on: Bucktown and Wicker Park
Driving through Bucktown and Wicker Park recently, we passed a good sprinkling of modern buildings - including some new homes under construction. We [...]
Wicker Park house wins Landmark Award
A restored limestone house at 1555 N Hoyne Ave in Wicker Park (.pdf) is among the winners of the Chicago Landmark Awards for Preservation Excellence [...]
Pullman rowhouse among winners of preservation award
A Pullman rowhouse we posted about not long ago has snagged a Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. The property, at 605 E 107th St, is [...]
Restoration of Sullivan's last design honored
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 Lin [...]
The coolest historic house in Wicker Park
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 ornate Victor [...]
Vote for your favorite Chicago landmark
Which is more deserving of funds for preservation, the animal sculptures outside the ABLA homes or Robie House? The Chicago Cultural Center or the Fou [...]
5 new Chicago buildings: Time Out checks in
In this week's Time Out Chicago, YoChicago and New Homes Magazine contributor Phil Berger weighs in on five major Chicago buildings now under construc [...]
Edgewater Historical Society to hold historic house tour
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 weakness, the Edgewa [...]
We like to watch: light and air at 2157 W Division
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 get from this [...]
Why buy a condo on a busy commercial street? Why not?
Yesterday's post on the monster balconies / terraces at 2852 N Halsted St drew some groans, including this comment from "Bad Kroupa" (copied verbati [...]
The look of "new lofts" not impressive – with some exceptions
Among the many failed publications erstwhile ventures undertaken by Yo’s parent over its long publishing history was a large tabloid format periodical [...]
CMK to host sales kickoff party for 235 W Van Buren
We recently posited that 235 Van Buren, the latest from architect Ralph Johnson, of Perkins & Will, could be the love child of two of his earlie [...]