Article source: Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Jason and Michael had searched five years across four states to find a site for their weekend home that spoke to them. This retreat was to be everything that their Chicago residence – a lofted space nestled within the attic trusses of a converted church – was not. The loft is in the heart of the bustling Wicker Park neighborhood; they sought serenity and a slower pace. The loft features a highly curated collection of sleek European contemporary furnishings; they were inspired by the idea of a sanctuary with a modern sensibility but also rooted in its place with hand craftsmanship felt on scales big and small. The loft’s views of the downtown skyline are finely calibrated to maintain a sense of privacy in the dense neighborhood; they sought an abundance of transparency and a direct connection to nature.

Image Courtesy © Tony Soluri

• Architects: Searl Lamaster Howe Architects
• Project: Lawless Retreat
• Location: Jones, Michigan
• Photography: Tony Soluri
• General Contractor: Estkowski Construction
• Size: 2,425 square feet
• Date Completed: 2018
• Software used: Revit, AutoCad, Sketchup

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