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A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change. Here, a rendering by Via Chicago Architects presents a series of coach houses on an undeveloped city lot.
A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change. Here, a rendering by Via Chicago Architects presents a series of coach houses on an undeveloped city lot.
A centuries-old blue oak stands near the intersection of the two wings of the house, which is clad in Alaskan yellow cedar. “We decided to split the house into two volumes to let in light and allow us to be more nimble with where we placed the structures.” Jess Field, the architect.
A centuries-old blue oak stands near the intersection of the two wings of the house, which is clad in Alaskan yellow cedar. “We decided to split the house into two volumes to let in light and allow us to be more nimble with where we placed the structures.” Jess Field, the architect.