Completed in 1969, the John Hancock building is considered a structural engineering masterpiece. Its soaring, monumental presence in the Chicago skyline has since become synonymous with the city and is arguably the most recognizable residential high-rise building in the world.
This projects represents our ongoing inquiry into visual lightness and continuity. The design explores juxtaposition, introducing a new material and spatial dialogue within the perceptive weight of a historic building.
Inside a century old structure initially built for automotive assembly and display, we renovated a residence that was poorly functioning as a domestic space. In resolving the spatial problems inside this impressive volumetric shell …
Architects: Vladimir Radutny Architects Project: Lake Shore Drive Studio Location: Chicago, Illinois Area: 70 sqm Photography: Bill Zbaren Lake Shore Drive Studio is a 70 sqm apartment designed by Vladimir Radutny Architects, an architecture and design practice based in Chicago. The renovation of this lower floor apartment began with a clear intent, to achieve unobstructed
