A Green Home in Lincoln Park
GREEN EXPECTATIONS: An architect gives a 19th-century rowhouse in Lincoln Park an innovative 21st-century update
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Wright’s Mass Modern Auction
The viewing for Wright’s July 9 Mass Modern auction is July 5–8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours and refreshments on Thursday, July 7 from 5 to 8 p.m….
Rediscovering Mich. Ave., New at Nadeau, Two Fish Farewell
I recently picked up a few things at Bloomingdale’s downtown Chicago location, and at some point between “Looking for anything in particular?” and “Receipt in the bag, okay?” the skies opened up with one of those awesome, torrential summer storms. So I decided to have a little shop, and wait out the rain…
Field of Dreams
A modern cottage with echoes of classic farm architecture makes the most of its meadow
Robert Allen at Calico Corners
For fabric lovers who don’t have access to the showrooms at the Merchandise Mart, life just got a little brighter…
New from Maxine Snider
Two new pieces from Chicago designer Maxine Snider:
Side Order
Every chair or couch needs a partner. Here are seven swell contenders for porch or patio
Small Wonder
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s children would surely have happily romped in this less-is-much-more version of the backyard princess castle. Spain-based SmartPlayhouse (smartplayhouse.com/en) is especially proud of its latest design, the Illinois, a nod to the clear influence of the modernist master. The house is lifted off the ground on Farnsworthy exterior columns; marine-grade laminated … Read more
Great New Frame Shop
I love the idea behind the new frame shop called FoundRe that recently opened in Wicker Park: wood frames should really look like wood…
Ergonomic Chairs
One thing is certain: sitting at desks all day is killing us…