HIGHRISE LUXURY

 

A raw highrise space was transformed into an elegant and open light filled apartment that celebrates its views. A tightly controlled entry sequence was devised to introduce the vistas that capture the downtown and the lake.

 

The entry leads through the foyer to a custom designed glistening jewel box – the bar. A custom milled screen wall serves as the spine to the apartment. Composed of vertical wood pickets, the wall speaks of the details important to the design.

 

Influenced by a desire to eliminate a feeling of being ‘boxed in’ by rooms, the plan allows one to experience 270 degree views around the perimeter.

Design Team
Thomas L Shafer

Scott Crowe, AIA

Ben Kueck, AIA

 

Scope
Architecture

 

Collaborators
General Contractor: Norcon, Inc.

Interiors: JamesThomas, LLC

Anne Kustner Lighting Design

 

Photographer
Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick + McCaugherty Photographers

 

Completed
2019

 

Features 
Luxe Chicago