As interior designers, much of our work happens behind the scenes; researching materials, comparing specifications, reviewing samples, coordinating with vendors, and translating a myriad of individual decisions into one cohesive space. Digital resources have made product research more accessible than ever- shout out to Material Bank, but there is always value in stepping away from the screen and experiencing materials and products in person. Designers know how heartbreaking (

Construction continues at Our Lady of Hope with steady progress visible throughout the site. ZPD+A Architects, in collaboration with Mekus Tanager Inc., documented significant developments during the August site visit at Our Lady of Hope at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan. Interior framing and MEP rough-ins are taking shape, defining the chapel’s interior spaces and preparing them for the next phases of construction. Glazing installation is on the horizon,

Construction is officially underway! We've broken ground on a new two-story, 14,250-square-foot medical office building in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, bringing expanded healthcare access to a growing community. The building is growth-minded from the ground up — anchored by a dedicated medical suite for a longtime neighborhood doctor, with a full additional floor designed for future healthcare providers. Together, they position the campus to grow into a comprehensiv

NeoCon 2026 felt less like a product showcase and more like a field-wide reckoning with what commercial space is for and for whom. The design vocabulary is shifting to consider how we experience interior spaces emotionally and functionally. Aesthetics are doing more with vibes that encompass a modern biophilic style, color-drenched harmonies, impressionistic color palettes, serpentine modular forms and structured curves with a touch of high craft. In an era of AI, the human b

Nominated for Architect of the Year by REjournals Commercial Real Estate Award is our own Adam Wilmot. Adam makes the improbable buildable. He’s spent decades proving complex zoning code and radical creative vision aren’t opposing forces—they’re just waiting for the right introduction. His projects weave vision and creativity into Chicago’s regulatory landscape. Always ambitious, technically rigorous, proving that compliance and imagination make better partners than you’d thi

Columbia Yacht Club gets a glow up in phase II! Picking up where we left off in the dining room, the private club features new furniture and finishes in its central seating and private nook. With a nod to tradition and the natural color palette of Monroe harbor, the interior design draws upon sky-blue plaid, lake inspired patterns in cut velvet, rich chestnut wood millwork, vintage brass fixtures, and leather seating. The result is sophisticated, durable and welcoming- A suit

ZPD+A Architects, in collaboration with Mekus Tanager Inc., documented significant developments during the February site visit at Our Lady of Hope at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan. Construction continues to develop during the cold, short days of winter to reveal substantial progress as the chapel and mausoleum begin to emerge as we move into spring. Mekus Tanager brings extensive experience in mausoleum design, while ZPD+A is leading the design of the ch

"Women’s history is an essential and indispensable part of the national narrative. By understanding the achievements, struggles, and contributions of women throughout history, we gain a fuller, more accurate, and more inclusive understanding of our collective past." -Hillary Clinton Former First Lady of the United States, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State Women’s History Month is both a celebration and a moment of reflection—an opportunity to honor the trailblazers whose c

It's March in Chicago, imagine building your most valued hospitality and commercial design industry connections while sailing through Caribbean blue waters. That is All Points Design , a premier one-to-one vendor to designer matchmaking experience exclusively for the hospitality design industry on a boat. All Points Design brings together top buyers and suppliers for face-to-face meetings designed to spark lasting partnerships. No crowded convention floors. No missed connecti

Happy Birthday, Chicago! 189 years ago today, a city was platted on the edge of a lake — and it has never stopped building itself into something greater. From the ashes of 1871 a new skyline rose, creating an architectural language copied around the world. From the drawing boards of historical firms like Adler and Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright came new forms of living in space, while today’s firms and schools continue to shape architectural futures globally. Our rich neigh