COMMERCIAL
Justice of the Pies
2023
2023
Transforming a mid-century building into a social-mission driven retail bakery and kitchen.
Completed
Retail
Completed
Retail
Riffing on the “collegiate gothic”-style for a contemporary learning and retail space for Nike.
Completed
Retail
Completed
Retail
A restaurant featuring art, wine, and music in Chicago’s South side.
Completed
Restaurant
Completed
Restaurant
One Florence Blvd
2021–
2021–
A new cafe, accessible to all, in Chicago’s historic Pullman neighborhood.
In Progress
Restaurant
In Progress
Restaurant
Nafsi
2021–
2021–
A contemporary restaurant in the historic South Side Cultural Center.
In Progress
Restaurant
In Progress
Restaurant
A flexible redesign of a beloved store and community space.
Completed
Retail
Completed
Retail
MIXED-USE & RESIDENTIAL
Two Fish Mixed-Use Development
2022–
2022–
Contemporary apartments and commercial space for Bronzeville.
In Progress
Mixed-Use
In Progress
Mixed-Use
Renovation of a classic six-unit into modern living spaces.
Completed
Residential
Completed
Residential
Strategic, bold interventions for four apartments in Logan Square.
Completed
Residential
Completed
Residential
Eddy St. ADU
2021–
2021–
Activating a residential backyard with new residential space.
In Progress
Residential
In Progress
Residential
Huron ADU
2021–
2021–
A two-story live-work space in a former garage.
In Progress
Residential
In Progress
Residential
A flexible single-family house for an artist and an educator.
In Progress
Residential
In Progress
Residential
INSTALLATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Nocturnal projections during the summer months, in public space.
Ongoing
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
An interactive model exploring the boundaries of Manhattan.
Completed
Exhibition
Completed
Exhibition
A mobile exhibition space for hosting site-specific conversations.
Completed
Exhibition
Completed
Exhibition
ARTS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Workshop, office, and classroom space for a revolutionary organization.
In Progress
Community / Non-Profit
In Progress
Community / Non-Profit
Himali Singh Soin:
Static Range
2023
Static Range
2023
A translucent exhibition design at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Completed
Arts & Culture
Completed
Arts & Culture
Expanding a theater space into a public hub for performance and gathering.
In Progress
Arts & Culture
In Progress
Arts & Culture
Kimball Arts Center Tenant Spaces
2021–
2021–
Supporting Chicago creatives at a Humboldt Park hub.
In Progress
Arts & Culture
In Progress
Arts & Culture
Equity Arts
2022–
2022–
A home for BIPOC artists, creatives, and community in Wicker Park.
In Progress
Arts & Culture / Non-Profit
In Progress
Arts & Culture / Non-Profit
Mobile Makers Chicago
2021–
2021–
A new, flexible space for an organization that empowers youth and builds diversity in design.
In Progress
Arts & Culture / Non-Profit
Design Architect: Mobile Makers, Maya Bird-Murphy
In Progress
Arts & Culture / Non-Profit
Design Architect: Mobile Makers, Maya Bird-Murphy
Pivot North Lawndale
2021
2021
Where residents and small business come together to thrive.
Proposed
Community
Proposed
Community
Renovation of a century-old building into a gallery & art space for a painter.
Completed
Arts & Culture
Completed
Arts & Culture
DESIGN RESEARCH
Reimagining Chicago’s alley system as a vibrant civic space.
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
When issued a building violation, should you have the right to a Public Architect?
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
Exploring how a city can work in tempo with a volatile climate.
Completed
Research
Speculation
Completed
Research
Speculation
Project Index
ARTS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Workshop, office, and classroom space for a revolutionary organization.
In Progress
Community
In Progress
Community
Himali Singh Soin:
Static Range
2023
Static Range
2023
A translucent exhibition design at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Completed
Arts & Culture
Completed
Arts & Culture
Expanding a theater space into a public hub for performance and gathering.
In Progress
Arts & Culture
In Progress
Arts & Culture
Kimball Arts Center Tenant Spaces
2021–
2021–
Supporting Chicago creatives at a Humboldt Park hub.
In Progress
Arts & Culture
In Progress
Arts & Culture
Equity Arts
2022–
2022–
A home for BIPOC artists, creatives, and community in Wicker Park.
In Progress
Arts & Culture
In Progress
Arts & Culture
Mobile Makers Chicago
2021–
2021–
A new, flexible space for an organization that empowers youth and builds diversity in design.
In Progress
Arts & Culture / Non-Profit
Design Architect: Mobile Makers, Maya Bird-Murphy
In Progress
Arts & Culture / Non-Profit
Design Architect: Mobile Makers, Maya Bird-Murphy
Pivot North Lawndale
2021
2021
Where residents and small business come together to thrive.
Proposed
Community
Proposed
Community
Renovation of a century-old building into a gallery & art space for a painter.
Completed
Arts & Culture
Completed
Arts & Culture
COMMERCIAL
Transforming “collegiate gothic” style into a contemporary learning and retail space for Nike.
Completed
Retail
Completed
Retail
A restaurant featuring art, wine, and music in Chicago’s South side.
Completed
Restaurant
Completed
Restaurant
Justice of the Pies
2021–
2021–
Transforming a mid-century building into a social-mission driven retail bakery and kitchen.
In Progress
Retail
In Progress
Retail
One Florence Blvd
2021–
2021–
A new cafe, accessible to all, in Chicago’s historic Pullman neighborhood.
In Progress
Restaurant
In Progress
Restaurant
Nafsi
2021–
2021–
A contemporary restaurant in the historic South Side Cultural Center.
In Progress
Restaurant
In Progress
Restaurant
MIXED-USE & RESIDENTIAL
Two Fish Mixed-Use Development
2022–
2022–
Contemporary apartments and commercial space for Bronzeville.
In Progress
Mixed-Use
In Progress
Mixed-Use
Renovation of a classic six-unit into modern living spaces.
Completed
Residential
Completed
Residential
Strategic, bold interventions for four apartments in Logan Square.
Completed
Residential
Completed
Residential
Eddy St. ADU
2021–
2021–
Activating a residential backyard with new residential space.
In Progress
Residential
In Progress
Residential
Huron ADU
2021–
2021–
A two-story live-work space in a former garage.
In Progress
Residential
In Progress
Residential
A flexible single-family house for an artist and an educator.
In Progress
Residential
In Progress
Residential
INSTALLATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Nocturnal projections during the summer months, in public space.
Ongoing
Exhibition
Ongoing
Exhibition
An interactive model exploring the boundaries of Manhattan.
Completed
Exhibition
Completed
Exhibition
A mobile exhibition space for hosting site-specific conversations.
Completed
Exhibition
Completed
Exhibition
DESIGN RESEARCH
Reimagining Chicago’s alley system as a vibrant civic space.
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
When issued a building violation, should you have the right to a Public Architect?
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
Completed
Research
Policy Proposal
Exploring how a city can work in tempo with a volatile climate.
Completed
Research
Speculation
Completed
Research
Speculation