Lakeview East Luxury Architects
Intelligent Design for Urban Living & Renovations
Elements Architects is an architectural firm specializing in high-end residential projects in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. We provide expert design and project management for the complex renovation of multi-family buildings and the construction of custom single-family homes on dense urban lots.
Expertise in Lakeview East's Unique Properties
Successful projects in Lakeview East require innovative solutions to the neighborhood's unique spatial challenges, such as high-density lots and the absence of alleys. Our firm has extensive experience transforming historic multi-family buildings into light-filled, functional homes. We navigate Chicago's building codes and zoning requirements to maximize property value and create private, intelligent living spaces in a vibrant urban setting.
Scope of Architectural Services for Lakeview East
Our firm provides end-to-end management for significant residential projects in Lakeview East. We direct every phase from initial site analysis to final construction, serving as a single point of accountability for our clients.
1. Custom Single-Family Home Design
Architectural services for ground-up new construction, focusing on maximizing light and space on urban lots.
2. Multi-Family Building Conversions
The complete gut renovation and redesign of multi-unit buildings into modern, single-family residences.
3. Large-Scale Interior Renovations
The strategic redesign of existing interiors, including open-concept floor plans and creating connections to outdoor space.
4. Rooftop & Terrace Design
We specialize in creating private outdoor living areas, such as third-floor additions and terraces, to expand a home's usable footprint.
A Case Study in Creative Problem-Solving
Our expertise in urban renovations is demonstrated by the transformation of a distressed Lakeview East property into a light-filled modern home. Faced with the competing needs for a garage and a sun-filled yard on a high-density lot, we developed an unexpected solution by relocating the front entrance to create a side driveway. This strategic move preserved valuable garden space while meeting all the client's functional requirements, showcasing our commitment to innovative, site-specific design.
