The organization is calling for architects, designers, neighborhood groups, artists, innovators and interdisciplinary teams to submit visionary ideas that explore what Chicago could look like in 2050.

Photo by Lynn Renee Persin. The sprawling arts initiative features dozens of free and low-cost exhibits and programs throughout the city and suburbs Chicago artists and designers are on the vanguard ...

CHICAGO – Art should be treated as an essential, foundational element of interior design, not just a final accessory, designer and photographer Laurel Feldman, founder of Laurel Feldman Interiors Inc.

Can a design celebration that connects local architects, community organizations, and neighbors help spur community development in Chicago? Could Be Design’s Joseph Altshuler thinks so. The University ...

The Evanston History Center has one of the largest costume collections in the state, totaling over 20,000 pieces and spanning from the early 19th century to today. Yet most of the time, these items ...

Continua Interiors recently unveiled its flagship Experience Center in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market District. Designed as a hub for creativity and collaboration, this inspiring space showcases ...

There is so much fanfare for the city's downtown architecture, but a new book argues the real heart and soul of Chicago design is in its homes. The big picture: The book "Chicago Homes: A Portrait of ...

Adding the “wow factor” to a new or existing commercial building’s interior needn’t require the use of costly materials such as marble or silk, but it also needs more than just a coat of paint.

When James Dolenc and Tom Riker, co-founders of Chicago-based studio James Thomas, were approached for a project in 2023 by a prominent Chicago-based couple, they were given one rule: It can’t look ...

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Nominations were open to the public until Dec. 6 and a jury of six tastemakers determined the winners. The judges included Barbara Bates of Bates Designs, who created looks for the likes of Oprah ...