Sustainable Design, Interior Architecture
Lauren Palumbo
Hub Ann Arbor
Hub Ann Arbor
Architectural Design
Lauren Palumbo
Aba
Aba
Sustainable Design, Architectural Design
Lauren Palumbo
Collective On 5th
Collective On 5th
Architectural Design
Lauren Palumbo
Staybridge Suites
Staybridge Suites

Interior Architecture

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VUE

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VUE


This 97,919 sf residential development is just steps from the University of Illinois campus in Champaign, Illinois. The program accommodates residential apartment units among seven stories with a first-floor lobby, tenant lounge, fitness center, indoor bike storage, and garage parking.

With 162 beds within 84 units, VUE offers a mixture of style and comfort with units in one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom configurations. The overall design approach establishes a sense of place that employs innovative and interesting materials to create a high-impact, modern aesthetic that balances connectivity and functionality.

 
 
 

Location:

Champaign, Illinois

Market:

Residential

STATs:

Building Size: 97,919 sf
Stories: 7
Units: 84

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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Chanel

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Chanel

In association with Peter Marino Architects, Myefski Architects served as the Architect of Record for the design of a flagship store for this world-renowned couture fashion house. 

Located in Chicago's Gold Coast, this two-level, 10,780 sf boutique stands out on Oak Street. The design features a bold two-tone, high contrast facade with illuminated signage and display windows.

The equally impressive selling floors boast high-end finishes and display intricate niches, showcasing the brand's ready-to-wear pieces and accessories. The merchandising effects are articulated with sophisticated and intrepid design details including custom lighting, fixtures, furniture, and millwork.

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, IL

MARKET:

Retail

Stats:

Building Size: 10,780 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Christian Dior

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Christian Dior

This Christian Dior boutique is strategically located at the epicenter of Chicago’s high fashion shopping district. A fanciful star affixed on the top of the building—a symbol of good luck for Monsieur Dior—distinguishes the boutique as a standout among neighboring luxury retailers.

At street level customers are drawn to the lustrous façade; an ethereal effect of the patterned frit/ceramic glazing, expansive display windows, and articulated lightboxes. Highly stylized, the cannage-patterned frit/ceramic glazing blurs away the joints between glass panels and produces a strong graphic statement. The frit glass is a stunning complement to the exposed steel canopy elements of the original Walton Gardens structure.

On the first floor, millinery, handbags, and accessories are individually showcased on display niches supported by ultra-slender shelves made of brushed stainless steel. Alluring display cases, crafted from custom millwork and crystal-clear glass, highlight timepieces and jewellery collections.

On the second floor, ready-to-wear collections and a shoe salon are beautifully contrasted against the glowing white backdrop of the double-height façade. This level is appointed with plush sofas and a wrought-iron sculpture.

Myefski Architects served as Executive Architect working in collaboration with the Christian Dior Architecture Department.

RECOGNITION

Gold Award 2018, Association of Licensed Architects

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, IL

MARKET:

Retail

Stats:

Building Size: 6,759 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Campus Colors

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Campus Colors


Design solutions for this mixed-use building, located in the geographic center of this active suburban “main street”, involved extensive renovations to transform a former Borders bookstore into an attractive, multi-tenant building. The highly transparent design solution creates a dynamic, flexible 130’ facade unifying the expansive streetscape.

Originally constructed in the 1920’s as four separate one- and two-story buildings, our designers focused on recapturing that scale by transforming the facade. The composition is organized around the existing divisions between buildings and is emphasized by a center canopy-covered entrance. The entrance is flanked by a punched opening volume and a curtain wall of regular rhythms.

Overall, the composition is grounded by its masonry mass, but creates movement through its snaking two-story stone banding. The simple material palette, textures, and detailing are subdued in order to provide the proper framework to effectively showcase each retailer.


 

Location:

Highland Park, IL

Market:

Retail

Stats:

Building Size: 20,500 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Chanel

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Chanel

In association with Peter Marino Architects, Myefski Architects served as the Architect of Record for the design of a flagship store for this world-renowned couture fashion house. 

Located in Chicago's Gold Coast, this two-level, 10,780 sf boutique stands out on Oak Street. The design features a bold two-tone, high contrast facade with illuminated signage and display windows.

The equally impressive selling floors boast high-end finishes and display intricate niches, showcasing the brand's ready-to-wear pieces and accessories. The merchandising effects are articulated with sophisticated and intrepid design details including custom lighting, fixtures, furniture, and millwork.

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, IL

MARKET:

Retail

Stats:

Building Size: 10,780 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Christian Dior

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Christian Dior

This Christian Dior boutique is strategically located at the epicenter of Chicago’s high fashion shopping district. A fanciful star affixed on the top of the building—a symbol of good luck for Monsieur Dior—distinguishes the boutique as a standout among neighboring luxury retailers.

At street level customers are drawn to the lustrous façade; an ethereal effect of the patterned frit/ceramic glazing, expansive display windows, and articulated lightboxes. Highly stylized, the cannage-patterned frit/ceramic glazing blurs away the joints between glass panels and produces a strong graphic statement. The frit glass is a stunning complement to the exposed steel canopy elements of the original Walton Gardens structure.

On the first floor, millinery, handbags, and accessories are individually showcased on display niches supported by ultra-slender shelves made of brushed stainless steel. Alluring display cases, crafted from custom millwork and crystal-clear glass, highlight timepieces and jewellery collections.

On the second floor, ready-to-wear collections and a shoe salon are beautifully contrasted against the glowing white backdrop of the double-height façade. This level is appointed with plush sofas and a wrought-iron sculpture.

Myefski Architects served as Executive Architect working in collaboration with the Christian Dior Architecture Department.

RECOGNITION

Gold Award 2018, Association of Licensed Architects

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, IL

MARKET:

Retail

Stats:

Building Size: 6,759 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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RPM Seafood

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RPM Seafood


This four-level, 37,900 sf venue consists of two restaurant concepts, RPM Seafood and Pizzeria Portofino, as well as a 300-seat special event space, RPM Events.  

RPM Seafood, the third of its brand in the city following RPM Steak and RPM Italian, is located on plaza/ground floor and the mezzanine level. This two-level, 15,917 sf upscale restaurant seats 735 guests within an expansive floor plan that features a showcase bar and a variety of seating arrangements.

Myefski Architects worked in association with Rockwell Group, Goettsch Partners, and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises' in-house design team.

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Market:

Restaurant

STATs:

Building Size: 15,917 sf
Seats: 735

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Adaptive Reuse
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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American House | Oak Park

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American House | Oak Park


This 256,725 sf, seven-story senior living community offers a comprehensive range of accommodations, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The design concept seamlessly blends contemporary comforts with a variety of dining areas, a well-equipped fitness center, and inviting green roof terraces.

Featuring a total of 174 residential units, the community offers a diverse selection of living arrangements, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as shared units. Residents can enjoy an array of amenities designed to enhance their well-being, such as health and wellness services, dedicated spaces for dining and recreational activities, a fully equipped salon, and a comfortable family room that encourages social interaction. Additionally, the landscaped outdoor terraces include a specially designed memory care walking path, providing a serene and therapeutic environment for residents.

With this thoughtfully crafted design, American House ensures that residents have access to a wide range of living options and amenities, fostering a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle in a comfortable and supportive environment.

 
 
 

Location:

Oak Park, Illinois

Market:

Residential

STATs:

Building Size: 256,725 sf
Stories: 7
Units: 174

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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Hub Ann Arbor

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Hub Ann Arbor

This multi-unit residential development brings an unprecedented living experience to downtown Ann Arbor. Expertly modeled to infuse as much natural light as possible, these modern urban dwelling units offer residents an illuminating place to call home.

A welcoming lobby and leasing office are located on the first floor, adjacent to a business center and coffee bar. A variety of unit layouts include studios in efficiency or oversized options, as well as two-, three-, and four-bedroom options.

Amenities include a 37,332 sf underground parking garage, 2,600 sf fitness and spa center, a 1,545 sf club room for lounging and group gatherings, and an outdoor terrace getaway. The rooftop area boasts an enormous infinity hot tub and fire pit with ample seating for residents and guests to enjoy views of the cityscape.

RECOGNITION

Innovator Award 2019, Student Housing Business

 
 
 

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

Market:

Residential

Stats:

Building Size: 171,747 sf
Stories: 12
Units: 124

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Ascend At Five Points South

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Ascend At Five
Points South


This 17-story, 253,998 sf residential development is conveniently located near the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. Designed to provide spacious, modern housing options, the amenities and finishes cater to the needs of college students and young professionals.

An inviting lobby, office, and retail space are located on the first floor. The 198-unit complex holds 520 beds, configured in a variety of unit layouts, which include studios, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom options. 

Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness club and sun deck on the third level, as well as a pool with an indoor and outdoor deck on the top level, providing ample space for group gatherings.

 
 
 

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Market:

Mixed-Use

STATs:

Building Size: 253,998 sf
Stories: 17
Units: 198

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling

 

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ICON

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ICON


Adjacent to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, ICON is a six-story, 168,198 sf residential development located in the thriving Campustown neighborhood. The community is comprised of 276 beds among 163 units with a program that reflects the lifestyle needs of today’s student scholars.

Beyond the warm and welcoming lobby is a lounge space designed to enhance resident’s academic endeavors. The fitness center and enclosed bike storage support health and wellness goals, while the 5,022 sf terrace on the second floor serves as the perfect place to relax and engage with neighbors.

Units are offered in studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom configurations. Units on the ground level feature private access; roof deck-facing second floor units feature private terraces; and, across all six stories the units with north and south-facing views feature expansive bay windows.

The development also includes a ground level enclosed parking garage for 54 vehicles and an on-site leasing office.

 
 
 

Location:

Champaign, Illinois

Market:

Residential

STATs:

Building Size: 168,198 sf
Stories: 6
Units: 163

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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103 East Healey

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103 East Healey


This 65,175 sf five-story residential development is located near the University of Illinois campus in Champaign, Illinois. An artful blend of glazing, brick veneer, woodgrain colored steel lap siding, and vertical metal panels articulate the façade and punctuate the structure among the surrounding streetscape.

Adjacent to the ground level main lobby is a fitness center; indoor bike parking and garage parking are also found on the ground level. The upper levels accommodate 96 units with 108 beds in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations.

 
 
 

Location:

Champaign, Illinois

Market:

Residential

STATs:

Building Size: 65,175 sf
Stories: 5
Units: 96

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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National Concert Hall

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Vilnius National Concert Hall

The placement of the theatre on top of a hill provides the ideal location for embracing the somewhat familiar sloped terrain in the architecture. Speaking its own language, its jagged shapes are easily recognizable from any vantage point within the city.

The transparent facade allows for the life inside to be visible from the outside. Clad in Corten steel, the two theatre structures embrace the beautiful and varied rust color. They provide both a backdrop for the public spaces and glow on the hill like a piece of amber where the fossils cast inside are alive and changing with every evening’s performance.  

 
 
 

Location:

Vilnius, Lithuania

Market:

Cultural

STATs:

Building Size: 166,280 sf
Seats: 2,134

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Modern Ann Arbor Office

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Modern Ann Arbor Office

The preliminary master plan for this 562,178 sf site involved outlining short- and long-term goals for a development consisting of five separate buildings across three lots. Within close proximity to the University of Michigan football stadium and downtown Ann Arbor, this development provides commercial, office, and residential spaces.

Lots 2 and 3 are embodied by two commercial/office spaces - the first building is 49,415 sf while the second building is 70,033 sf. Parking is included for each of these developments.

 
 
 

LOCATION:

Ann Arbor, MI

Market:

Office

Stats:

Building Size: 562,178 sf
Stories: 4

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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The Dalcy

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The Dalcy


Originally a warehouse facility, this 6,000 sf private event hall seats up to 600 guests and includes a shared rooftop patio space.

Myefski Architects worked in association with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ in-house design team.

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, IL

Market:

Event

Stats:

Building Size: 6,000 sf
Seats: 600

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Adaptive Reuse
Sustainable Design

 

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MA Design Studio

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MA Design Studio

In early 2018, Myefski Architects made a momentous move from the Chandler's Building in downtown Evanston to the historic Wrigley Building in downtown Chicago. Situated between the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago Riverwalk, the new studio boasts spectacular views and plenty of natural sunlight.

When building out the new office, the goal was to create a modern workspace that promotes creativity and teamwork. The primary color and material palette feature classic neutrals with Quartz and French oak accents, providing a clean contrast to the cityscape backdrop.

The open studio was created out of what was originally the Allstate Insurance office suite, which also happened to be one the building's first tenants. The columns and ceilings were left exposed to reveal the original concrete structure. These elements are intermixed with new mechanicals, which celebrates their function and visibility.

 
 
 

LOCATION:

Chicago

Market:

Office

Stats:

Building Size: 3,183 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Wilderness Escape

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Wilderness Escape

Situated on a 1.5 acre island in the Minnesota wilderness, this 1,684 sf summer home is a quaint and beautifully-crafted retreat.

Custom-made wooden trusses add a unique level of craftsmanship to the vaulted ceilings of the open plan living room. The West-facing sun room provides panoramic lake views set against breathtaking sunset backdrops.

Follow a beautiful stone pathway to find a custom cedar sauna including indoor and outdoor showers within steps of the boat dock.

Also included in the property is a heated tent, gazebo, and sun deck to add to the tranquil feeling of this secluded island.

 
 
 

Location:

Cook, MN

Market:

Single Family

Stats:

Building Size: 1,684 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Royal Danish Theatre

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Royal Danish Theatre

Located in the heart of a city surrounded by sea, the Royal Danish Theatre sought to combine the elements of land and water that make Copenhagen unique. Pulling inspiration from the maritime setting, the multi-functioned building impressionistically extends along the pier, floating amongst ships and sailboats like a vessel at berth.

The Royal Danish Theatre was designed to bring its inhabitants to life, similar to the theater performances that take place within its walls. The façade gently curves along the water, filtering sunlight while also providing deliberate openings that give inhabitants a glimpse of the beautiful views outside. More than just an enclosure for multiple stages, the building is a working theatrical machine that puts on its own performance every day and night.

The crown of the Royal Danish Theatre is an expansive wooden framework that encapsulates and bears the weight of the main stage and foyer. Boasting uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape, this grand space becomes the patron’s proscenium – placing inhabitants in the spotlight of social attention. Penetrating through the roof, the circular crown structure shelters the fly tower while glowing from within like a lantern reflecting across the harbor.

RECOGNITION

Gold Award 2019, International Design Awards

 
 
 

Location:

Copenhagen, Denmark

Market:

Cultural

Stats:

Building Size: 330,000 sf
Seats: 1,100

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Riga Exposition Centre

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Riga Exposition Centre

In an effort to provide sensational experiences for visitors, the Exhibition Centre sought to expand their facilities to include an auditorium, additional conference rooms, offices, and an additional exhibition space. The resulting design is prescribed to become an internationally recognizable landmark befitting the city of Riga’s 800 years of history blending the medieval with the modern.

Entering Riga by water, the landscape of the city reflects across the Daugava River with iconic buildings towering skyward similar to the tall trees in the vast Latvian forests. During the design process, we took inspiration from this initial impression, establishing a thriving public plaza and transcending the exposition center to rise above Kipsala Island.

When designing the Riga Exposition Centre, the goal was to create a multi-functional landmark on Kipsala Island that would replace the outdated design and functionality of the existing development.

RECOGNITION

Merit Award 2017, SARA Architecture & Design Awards

 
 
 

Location:

Riga, Latvia

Market:

Cultural

STATs:

Building Size: 300,000 sf
Seats: 1,000

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Upper Peninsula Health Plan

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Upper Peninsula Health Plan

On the east end of the three-acre Liberty Way development is an office building which houses the corporate headquarters for one of the Upper Peninsula’s largest healthcare providers, Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP). The design includes a mix of private and open office spaces disbursed among formal and informal meeting and conference areas. This robust mix accommodates generous office and meeting spaces for the corporation’s key management and administration professionals.

In addition to on-grade parking, Liberty Way also includes a two-level underground parking structure. Accessible via a vertical circulation tower, the parking structure extends below an on-site driveway to connect all buildings within the development. These parking options provide plentiful spaces for employees and guests while adapting to extreme weather conditions prevalent in the Upper Peninsula.

 
 
 

Location:

Marquette, MI

Market:

Office

Stats:

Building Size: 28,491 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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