September 2025 Newsletter
SUN-TIMES COLUMN: Need a cool spot to watch fall colors? Try the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
"The glorious Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool — one of the city’s finest public gardens — has reopened after a much-needed two-year rehab. And the...
WIN: Plans Announced for Adaptive Reuse of Chicago Landmark Immaculata High School and New Construction Residential Tower
"A mixed-use development dubbed Immaculata Living at 640 W. Irving Park is seeking investors to buy stakes in the development, and they can use...
WIN: Historic Lake Street Bridge Begins Major Restoration Project
"The Lake Street Bridge will close Oct. 6 for a years-long rehabilitation project. It’s the latest city bridge to be shut down for major...
WIN: Landmarked Cortland Street Bridge Restoration Begins
"A bridge connecting Lincoln Park and Bucktown over the Chicago River will close this month until 2027 for an extensive restoration project."The Cortland Street...
WIN: St. Laurence Church School Adaptively Reused as Land School Art Incubator (Chicago 7 2011)
"Theaster Gates’ 'thoughtful care' in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood has prioritized place-making that centers the arts, beauty and culture."For years, the work of...
WIN: 616 W. Arlington Will Be Converted Into Apartments
"Permits are in the works for an adaptive reuse residential project at 616 W. Arlington. Planned by Validus Capital, the project site is located...
WIN: Chicago Landmark King-Nash House at 3234 W. Washington Blvd. Will Be Lovingly Restored After Sale
"Just ahead of turning 125 years old, a rundown mansion in East Garfield Park with a distinguished architectural provenance has changed hands, and the...
PARTIAL WIN: Former Precious Blood Church and School at 2401 W. Congress to Be Adaptively Reused for Residential, But Adjacent Rectory Will Be Demolished
"A zoning application has been filed for a proposed residential development at 2401 W. Congress. Planned by 4Corners LLC, the project site is located...
SUN-TIMES COLUMN: Architect Dwight Perkins’ Buildings Teach Valuable Lessons on School Design, More Than a Century Later
"The city is filled with well-designed building types: banks, houses, churches — skyscrapers, of course. But how often are public schools considered?"Chicago’s schools, particularly...
WIN: Construction Begins for Hudson Motor Car Company Building Adaptive Reuse as Hotel
"An interior demolition permit has been issued for the adaptive reuse of the existing structure at 2222 S. Michigan. Developed by Hudson Michigan Avenue...