Architectural Design
Heather Hammerle
Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
Architectural Design
Heather Hammerle
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Architectural Design
Lauren Palumbo
Aba
Aba
Sustainable Design, Interior Architecture
Lauren Palumbo
Hub Ann Arbor
Hub Ann Arbor
Sustainable Design, Architectural Design
Lauren Palumbo
Collective On 5th
Collective On 5th

Interior Architecture

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Ann Arbor Galleria

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Ann Arbor Galleria


The 17-story mixed use residential and retail tower merges traditional and contemporary building elements to enrich the pedestrian experience and further elevate the allure of the surrounding cityscape.

The building’s three-story brick base is capped by a band at the 4th floor to articulate the remaining 13 stories that form the tower. The uppermost level is subtly detailed with pilaster features to articulate the top of the building.

At the ground floor, storefront windows transition vertically to punched windows as the façade extends upward. Above the 4th floor, the tower is comprised of contemporary materials intermixed with punched openings and balconies. These features are accentuated by a curtain wall on the northwest corner that reappears on the south façade rooftop level.

 
 
 

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

Market:

Mixed-Use

STATs:

Building Size: 326,682 sf
Stories: 17
Units: 211

Services:

Architectural Design
Sustainable Design
BIM Modeling

 

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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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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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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.

Renderings by Peter Marino Architect.

 
 
 

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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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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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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The Legacy at Berkeley

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The Legacy at Berkeley


This 12-story, 145,536 sf mixed-use purpose-built student housing development includes 342 beds among 110 units. Apartments range from studio to four-bedroom configurations. Adjacent to the UC Berkeley campus, the residence ensures a convenient and enjoyable living experience for all occupants.

A resident lobby with fitness center, bike storage, and multiple private study rooms are found next to two retail tenant spaces on the ground level. Additional private study rooms are disbursed on upper floors; as well, residents enjoy access to a secluded second floor outdoor courtyard area and fresh air and impressive views from the 12th floor rooftop amenity deck.

Renderings by Local Architect, Trachtenberg Architects.

 
 
 

Location:

Berkeley, California

Market:

Mixed-Use

STATs:

Building Size: 145,536 sf
Stories: 12
Units: 110

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling

 

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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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University Inn

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University Inn


With its carefully crafted facade and an array of amenities, University Inn promises a lifestyle like no other. The four-story residential development spans 280,214 sf and is comprised of 185 units, featuring a total of 272 beds, making it the perfect place to call home.

University Inn's elegant lobby emits an enchanted ambiance. The leasing area and indoor amenity center ensure that every resident's needs are catered to with utmost care. The raised outdoor amenity deck is a true oasis of relaxation. Here, a sparkling pool and trellis area offer the perfect spot to unwind.

Brick, metal panels, longboard siding, and fiber cement panels achieve a measured balance between warmth and modernity, adding to the charm of University Inn. And the arrangement of vertical banding and horizontal foundations, complemented by private balconies, ensures a captivating visual appeal.

 
 
 

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

Market:

Residential

STATs:

Building Size: 280,214 sf
Stories: 4
Units: 185

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling

 

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American House | Oak Park

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American House | Oak Park


Through design American House, a sprawling seven-story LEED® Silver senior living community, exemplifies a commitment to providing residents with a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Offering a comprehensive selection of living options, ranging from independent living to assisted living and memory care, the community caters to the diverse needs of its residents by blending aesthetics and functionality.

American House pays tribute to Oak Park's distinct architectural origins while introducing a modern and refined building facade to the Madison Street Corridor. The community hosts 174 residential units, designed with utmost care and attention. From cozy studios to spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments and shared units each living arrangement is tailored to ensure ease and practicality.

Dotted throughout the community are carefully curated amenity spaces. The fitness center, salon, and cinema are bolstered with formal and informal dining areas, social gathering spaces, and recreational activities ideal for interaction and creating lasting connections. One of the community's standout features is the thoughtfully landscaped outdoor terraces, which offer picturesque views and a specially designed memory care walking path. This serene and therapeutic environment provides solace and comfort to residents who require additional support.

 
 
 

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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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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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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