Preservation Meets Innovation
Expert renovation of landmark buildings, combining preservation craftsmanship with modern luxury to protect historic character while elevating comfort and functionality.
Specialized Expertise
Working in Chicago's landmark buildings requires specialized knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and respect for original design intent.
Expert management of Chicago Landmarks Commission approvals, ensuring designs meet preservation standards while achieving your vision.
Restoration and replication of original architectural elements using traditional techniques and authentic materials.
Specialized trades including plaster restoration, woodwork refinishing, and historic window repair.
Thoughtful incorporation of contemporary systems and amenities that respect historic character.
Our Services
Expert repair and replication of decorative plasterwork including cornices, medallions, and ceiling details.
Refinishing and restoration of original wood floors, trim, doors, and built-in cabinetry.
Preservation and repair of original windows, improving energy efficiency while maintaining character.
Repair and restoration of brick, stone, and terra cotta exterior and interior elements.
Modern functionality with design that respects the building's historic character.
Discreet upgrades to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and smart home technology.
Where We Work
We've earned our expertise through projects in Chicago's most architecturally significant neighborhoods and landmark buildings.
Pre-war luxury high-rises and historic mansions featuring ornate details and grand proportions.
Victorian and early 20th-century buildings with distinctive architectural character.
Converted historic office buildings and Art Deco towers with protected facades.
Classic courtyard buildings and vintage apartment complexes with unique architectural details.
Historic loft buildings and vintage walk-ups with exposed brick and timber construction.
Frank Lloyd Wright influence and early 20th-century academic architecture.
Post-Great Fire reconstruction with Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival styles.
Converted industrial warehouses with heavy timber and masonry construction.
Our Approach
Our work adheres to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, ensuring historically sensitive renovations that qualify for tax credits when applicable.
Identifying and preserving elements that give your space its historic identity—from original moldings to unique architectural details.
Whenever possible, we restore original elements rather than replace them, maintaining authenticity and material integrity.
New additions and modifications are differentiated yet compatible with historic materials and design in scale, form, and detail.
Alterations are designed to be reversible when possible, protecting the building's integrity for future generations.
For qualifying properties, we help navigate the federal and state historic tax credit programs, potentially offsetting up to 40% of renovation costs.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you're restoring original details or modernizing systems while respecting historic character, we bring the specialized expertise your project deserves.