Succulents: The Plant Everyone Adores, Yet Nobody Knows How To Keep Alive

Chicago Roof Deck + Garden Design Studio Succulents Succulents are, by nature, a “low-maintenance” plant.  Considering they grow on their own in the middle of the desert where rain comes but once a year and seemingly nothing else can survive, you would think these guys are tough as nails.  But …

Get Your Ducks In a Row

Duck Duck Goat Butcher Should you know someone, or at least know someone who knows someone, you might be able snag a reservation.  Or if your wife, by nothing other than dumb luck, happened to have called for a reservation on their opening day, you are one of the few …

5 of the Greatest Chicago Chefs + Their Fantasy Outdoor Spaces

Chicago is known for many different things ranging from the gangsters that ruled the streets in the 1920’s & 1930’s to the beautiful architecture that lines the streets today. One of the best parts of living in or visiting Chicago is the unparalleled Restaurant scene.  Chicago is home to some …

5 of Chicago’s Hottest Outdoor Restaurant Spaces

Here in Chicago, as the days grow longer, the mercury rises, and human civilization begins to crawl out of hibernation, a sense of urgency begins to build.  We feel compelled to take advantage of every precious jacket-free, sun-filled, summer moment.  To that point, it is our belief that in the summertime, no …

Why We Design

How do you envision enjoying your outdoor space? Maybe these will help inspire you. In the midst of the busy outdoor living building season it is easy to get lost in the daily tasks of project management. The job becomes a juggling act of construction schedules and product deliverables blurring …

Selling Your Place With an Outdoor Space

A roof deck, back patio, or even front parkway are all opportunities to increase the perceived size of your space and give more livable square footage. I recently read an article on the Zillow Blog speaking on the value of outdoor space when purchasing and selling a home. Here are a few of …