Old Town Modern
Chicago, IL
4,300 sf, 4 bed, 4 bath

This Old Town home, designed in 1972 by Bruce Graham, architect of the Sears Tower, had deteriorated beyond repair. The project brief called for a restoration of the exterior to match original specs, and an open interior with flexible space for large parties.
The new design centers around a two-story atrium with a glass roof. Interior walls were reconfigured, and herringbone flooring was introduced to unify the open space. We relocated the original fireplace to a side wall, expanding garden views, and added a sculptural 18ft surround of hand-selected Kenya Black marble.
The original steel staircase, a replica of Mies van der Rohe's 1951 design for the Arts Club of Chicago, was meticulously restored. It leads to a new primary suite and a lofted media space overlooking the atrium.
This Old Town home was built in 1972. Designed by Bruce Graham, architect of the Sears Tower, it remained unaltered by the original owner until our client purchased it. The exterior had deteriorated beyond repair and the interior needed a floor plan to accommodate the client’s lifestyle, including flexible space for parties up to 100 people... read more