Portfolio Category: Residential / Housing

Yannell Residence

HPZS has been commissioned to renovate an existing residence to meet Passive House Institute US (PHIUS+) standards, as part of a first-of-it’s-kind speculative low-energy renovation project in Chicago. While most homes built to PHIUS standards are for private homeowners, the client in this case is looking to create a precedent for speculative sustainable homebuilding in the Midwest.…

Constructed in 1948, the Dearborn Homes Development is comprised of 16 mid-rise buildings containing 800 dwelling units on 16 acres of land. The complex is part of the CHA’s Plan for Transformation, which included complete renovation of all 16 buildings resulting in 656 dwellings. HPZS created a plan for the rehabilitation of all buildings, including…

Designed by architect Benjamin Marshall and completed in 1912, this brick and limestone 10 story, 25 unit cooperatively owned apartment building located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood has been a prominent part of the Streeterville lakefront for over 100 years. As the building architect, HPZS was contracted to review renovation plans for individual unit owners…

William Jones Senior Apartments consists of a thirteen-story apartment building with common areas on the first and thirteenth floors. The original construction was completed circa 1965. The building was in need of life safety and accessibility upgrades. The scope of work included exterior wall and sidewalk repairs; installation of fire alarm, sprinkler, and emergency generator…

Portfolio Category: Residential / Housing

Yannell Residence

Dearborn Homes

999 North Lake Shore Drive

William Jones Apartments