Before & After: A Rundown Bodega in Chicago Is Reimagined Into a Vibrant Live/Work Space

"The exterior of the building is a mixture of old and new," Nardella explains. "The front portion was constructed in 1910, and was clad in metal panels that had accumulated layers of paint and rust, which were not salvageable. We removed the panels and painted the exposed cinder blocks black. The loft addition is clad in black aluminum composite panels, while the rear portion of the building—built in 1950—retains its original Chicago common brick."