Sustainable Design, Architectural Design
Lauren Palumbo
Collective On 5th
Collective On 5th
Architectural Design
Lauren Palumbo
Staybridge Suites
Staybridge Suites

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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Dom's Kitchen & Market

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Dom’s Kitchen & Market


This 17,150 sf neighborhood grocery market features in-store guest dining and bar areas. Designed as a small footprint grocery and takeout store, Dom’s serves prepared meals for takeout, on-site dining, and delivery services.

The program seeks to define Dom’s as a neighborhood destination where people drop in to explore new foods and watch the cooking process in open preparation areas.

The plan accommodates the traditional produce, bakery, protein, and pantry areas, while intermixed with a centrally-located, expansive show kitchen. Various in-store experiences engage visitors to linger with a wine library, coffee bar, a greenhouse seating area, and two outdoor seating areas.

Myefski Architects served as Executive Architect working in collaboration with the Rockwell Group.

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, IL

Market:

Restaurant

STATs:

Building Size: 17,150 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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Northwoods Retreat

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Northwoods Retreat


Artfully mixing wood and steel, this northwoods retreat is nestled in the forest-covered dunes on the shores of Lake Superior. Every room in the two-story, 4,290 sf home has spectacular views all year long.

Off the ground level's double-height great room is an open kitchen, formal dining room, and rec room. Adjacent to those spaces, but tucked away to the side is a bedroom suite.

On the upper level a lake view loft space leads to two bedrooms each which private balconies, and an expansive bonus room area.

 
 
 

Location:

Marquette, MI

Market:

Single-Family

STATs:

Building Size: 4,290 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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Packard Row

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Packard Row


A three-story, 78,833 sf LEED-equivalent mixed-use development consists of 72 units in a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations. 

The ground floor retail tenant space is 3,642 sf which activates and engages the streetscape. A residential lobby, cafe with a lounge area, and a fitness center provide a feeling of energy and community.

This mixed-use development integrates green features that align with Ann Arbor’s sustainability goals. A transit-friendly and transit supported development, Packard Row is situated on a corridor where public transportation is easily available. Parking for vehicles and bicycles is provided for residents and retail use. 

 
 
 

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

Market:

Mixed-Use

STATs:

Building Size: 79,020 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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Brake Point 26

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Brake Point 26


Inspired by the stacked shipping container vernacular along the Port of Thessaloniki, Brake Point 26 creates a new urban experience both at the ground and in the sky. Characterized by a mixed-use program within asymmetrically stacked volumes that appear hoisted and suspended while held in motion, Brake Point 26 draws upon its surroundings to establish a dynamic beacon along the Thessaloniki coast.

Accentuated by expansive elevated terraces with views of both city and the sea, Brake Point 26 prioritizes open space in a densely developed urban site. Visitors experience the site from up close and afar, working their way up, through, and under the delicate structure holding these rhythmic forms above. Brake Point 26 respects the historic site structures by focusing the proposed interventions in strategic geometric arrangements around these historic nodes. Utilizing simple natural materials such as wood sunshades and promoting a connection to the outdoors, Brake Point 26 looks to redefine the port region with a bold, yet contextually sensitive design.

It is a balance of density versus open space, of practical versus inspiration, of structure versus lightness, of built versus natural.

 
 
 

Location:

Thessaloniki, Greece

Market:

Mixed-Use

STATs:

Building Size: 1,305,315 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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Gold Coast Tower

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Gold Coast Tower


This 29-story, 317,534 sf mixed-use development is located in Chicago’s premier Gold Coast neighborhood. The program includes over 6,000 sf of street-level retail spaces with 91 parking spaces provided in the two-stories of garage above.

The fourth-floor serves as a transition from commercial uses below to residential accommodations above. It features unparalleled city views and 6,200+ sf of luxe amenities. Above the amenity floor, the development rises 25 floors with 72 residential units and two penthouse units.

 
 
 

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Market:

Mixed-Use

STATs:

Building Size: 317,534 sf
Stories: 29
Units: 74

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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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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Collective On 5th

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Collective on 5th

The Collective on 5th artfully integrates the streetscape, a public plaza, and the building structure. The 12,000 sf public plaza spans the length of the property and includes calming water features, a performance stage, and various gathering areas.

The ground level at Collective on 5th serves as an access point for all the features of the building. The residential units located on the uppermost floors are accessed via a private lobby. A separate lobby provides access to the hotel and office suites. The remainder of the ground level, approximately 3,353 sf, is available for retail tenants. The building also accommodates 20,198 sf of office space. Across four floors, the hotel is comprised of 131 keys. The hotel includes a patio and public park, courtyard, indoor pool, common areas, and other amenities. Residential units average 1,000 sf each and include separate amenity spaces.

 
 
 

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI


Market:

Mixed-Use
Hotel

Project Stats:

Building Size: 362,372 sf
Stories: 17
Units: 360
Keys: 131

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Modern Sustainability

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Modern Sustainability

The goal of this remodel focused on updates to the interior and exterior of the home that reflect a clean and contemporary feel while creating a deeper sense of family and togetherness. This was achieved through room reconfigurations that lean on the advances of green technologies and sustainable practices. In an effort to respect generational lifestyle and privacy preferences, differing and subtle design solutions were employed.

The resulting design of this 2,000 sf remodel and addition ties seamlessly into the architectural character of the original home. The remodel involved renovating the entire interior and exterior of the home and incorporating new spaces such as a breakfast nook and in-law suite above the two-car garage. The first floor renovation involved modifications for an open floor plan to combine the family room, kitchen, and breakfast nook. Further renovations involved updating the dining room, living room, and study. On the second floor, renovations expanded the primary bedroom suite and added two new bedrooms.

RECOGNITION

Merit Award 2012, Association of Licensed Architects Design Awards

 
 
 

Location:

Evanston, IL

Market:

Single Family

Stats:

Building Size: 2,000 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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