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
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
RESIDENTIAL
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
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
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
Nafsi
2021–
2021–
A contemporary restaurant in the historic South Side Cultural Center.
In Progress
Restaurant
In Progress
Restaurant
RESIDENTIAL
Strategic, bold interventions for four apartments in Logan Square.
Completed
Residential
Completed
Residential
Huron Multiunit
2022
2022
Renovation of a classic six-unit into modern living spaces.
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