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

Architectural Design

Vilnius Connect

 
 

Vilnius Connect

A celebration of old and new, of opacity and transparency, of structure and fluidity, the new Railway Station Complex, Central Station Square, and Public Transport Terminal each take on many characters. Collectively, they are a symbol of modernity, designed with technology and sustainability in mind, but at heart they are inspired by an old-world sensibility, drawing upon the terracotta tiled roofs of Senamiestis.

Entering past the terracotta-clad skin of the Railway Station, visitors are oriented to the historic station in a soaring passenger hall sprinkled with playful shadows from the building’s intricate skin. The graceful, curving ribbons of the Railway Station plunge and re-emerge forming the roofs and hills of the PT Terminal and Stoties Square. While across the territory, the Naujininkai Centre is a community center, hotel, and engaging pedestrian boulevard. The spatial harmony between these interventions emphasizes both landscape and hardscape, built space, and open space.

 
 
 

Location:

Vilnius, Lithuania

Market:

Cultural

Stats:

Building Size: 259,880 sf
Stories: 9

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling
Sustainable Design

 

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Naujininkai Centre

 
 

Naujininkai Centre

Naujininkai Centre is a mixed-use community-based building that sets back from the street to form a generous vegetated plaza that is an extension of the newly created Naujininkai Park.

Retail and restaurant establishments activate the plaza at ground level and are further supported by offices above.

The hotel sits directly across from the Railway Station entry; its towers borrow the shifting ribbon vernacular of the Railway Station Complex.

Naujininkai Centre boasts of new ambition for the neighborhood, and seeks to become the catalyst of a new era of growth for Naujininkai.

 
 
 

Location:

Vilnius, Lithuania

Market:

Hotel

Stats:

Building Size: 102,487 sf
Stories: 9

Services:

Architectural Design
BIM Modeling
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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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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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. Renderings by 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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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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Hub Madison

 
 

Hub Madison

The goal of this mixed-use, student-oriented development is to create a new state-of-the-art student residence tower with a vibrant street level commercial atmosphere and prized amenities situated throughout the building. The privately-funded development is located in downtown Madison adjacent to the University of Wisconsin campus.

The Hub houses a creative mix of studio, one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units. Each bedroom contains a private bathroom along with generous living areas. Amenities found on the second floor overlook State Street. The development features a rooftop pool. Tenant space on the first floor of the building allows for retail or restaurants which enhance and celebrate the exciting streetscape that exists on State Street. Tucked in to the first two levels and fully screened from adjoining streets, is a parking structure with spaces for 120 vehicles, 70 mopeds, and 429 bikes.

Myefski Architects worked in association with Antunovich Associates on this project.

RECOGNITION

Silver Award 2016, Association of Licensed Architects

Best in Region Award- Midwest 2015, National Association of Home Builders - Best in American Living

Platinum Award 2015, National Association of Home Builders - Best in American Living

 
 
 

Location:

Madison, WI

Market:

Mixed-Use

Stats:

Building Size: 542,308 sf
Stories: 12
Units: 313

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
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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Goose Island

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Goose Island

Located on the North Branch of Chicago's Goose Island, the concept design for this 280,000 sf building involves the conversion of a former furniture factory into a destination office experience.

Taking inspiration from the building's original industrial style, the red brick facade is beautifully contrasted against the stunning glass atrium that connects the two structures, the steel floor-to-ceiling window frames, and the enclosed glass balconies.

At the ground level, the design incorporates a cafe concept with enormous garage-style windows that allow the indoor dining space to be extended outside.

Encouraging collaboration and relaxation, the interior gallery also consists of a variety of comfortable seating options, arranged in groups as well as single pods. All of these elements are continued into the exterior gallery, which includes additional seating and a refurbished train car.

Finally, an additional amenity space is located on the massive green roof, which includes a deck with various seating arrangements, boasting sweeping views of the Chicago skyline.

 
 
 

LOCATION:

Chicago, IL

MARKET:

Office

STATS:

Building Size: 280,000 sf

SERVICES:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Adaptive Reuse
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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Hub Gainesville

 
 

Hub Gainesville

The objective of this mixed-use development is to create a contemporary housing community with world-class amenities located among an energetic urban atmosphere. The development is conveniently located within walking distance of the University of Florida campus.

The Hub's units are configured into an inventive mix of studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom configurations. Each unit includes spacious living areas, as well as a private bathroom for each securely-accessed bedroom. The amenities include a fitness center, communal gathering spaces, and a pool that overlooks the lively Alligator Alley.


 

Location:

Gainesville, FL

Market:

Mixed-Use

Stats:

Building Size: 192,352 sf
Stories: 8
Units: 109

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design

 

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Icehouse

 
 

Icehouse

A new condominium development unlike any other, Icehouse offers residents a truly eclectic living experience. Built in the 1920’s, the structure first served as an ice production facility, before being used as a warehouse and then a printing facility.

Boasting design elements which can only be described as “industrial chic,” this residential development transforms utilitarian mechanisms from 20th century ice manufacturing into hip design features.

Standing less than 400 feet away from public transportation, the commuter-friendly, two-story building houses units that feature distinctive layouts in one-, two-, or three-bedroom options. The project includes an elevator, bike storage, and an enclosed parking structure with 16 available spaces.

 
 
 

Location:

Evanston, IL

Market:

Residential

Stats:

Building Size: 37,300 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Adaptive Reuse
Sustainable Design

 

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NMU Lee Hall

 
 

NMU Lee Hall


Work on this interdisciplinary research facility involved the preparation of concept designs and cost studies to be used for fundraising initiatives.

Phase One involves overall infrastructure, systems, and finish upgrades and enhancements for the entire 42,507 sf building. Phase Two focuses on interior renovations for the lobby, offices, and research facilities/laboratories located on the first floor. Phase Three focuses on the design of the laboratory and research section. And, Phase Four involves the wet and dry laboratory spaces.

 
 
 

Location:

Marquette, MI

Market:

Office

Stats:

Building Size: 42,507 sf

Services:

Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Adaptive Reuse
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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