March 27, 2026 Ι Metropolis On the West and northwest sides of Chicago, where the corridors of real estate speculation and disinvestment careen perilously close to each other, architects are using legacy building stock to expand the footprint of non-profit organizations with burgeoning social missions. Future Firm’s Revolution Workshop building trades education hub, Lamar Johnson… Continue reading In Chicago, Adaptive Reuse Projects are Amplifying Local Nonprofits’ Missions
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Affordable Housing for the Long-Haul
Summer 2025 Ι Chicago Architect In Chicago’s gentrifying and affluent neighborhoods, the struggle to build and preserve affordable housing is won through both penny-pinching resource efficiency and a willingness to open up the checkbook for more durable, long-lasting materials and finishes. The need to integrate supportive services is balanced by recreational amenities, especially when affordable… Continue reading Affordable Housing for the Long-Haul