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Chicago exterior design and construction

Outdoor structures, drawn from the site.

Outdoor structures shaped by the site and the way exterior spaces connect.

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TimberTech wraparound deck with horizontal cable railings on a Glen Ellyn home
Glen Ellyn, IllinoisTimberTech decking · Horizontal cable railings

Selected project stories.

Outdoor structures documented through photography, material, and site detail.

TimberTech wraparound deck with horizontal cable railings on a Glen Ellyn home
Horizontal cable railings

Glen Ellyn Wraparound Deck

A TimberTech deck extending around the home with horizontal cable railings and exterior connections across multiple elevations.

Location
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Decking
TimberTech decking
Motorized louvered pergola over a Chicago rooftop terrace with skyline views
Motorized louvered roof

Chicago Rooftop Louvered Pergola

A Chicago rooftop terrace organized around a motorized louvered pergola, adding adjustable shade and structure to the outdoor space.

Location
Chicago, Illinois
Structure
Louvered pergola
Multi-level wood rear porch with exterior stairs on a Jefferson Park home in Chicago
Construction-stage photograph

Jefferson Park Rear Porch

A multi-level rear porch in Jefferson Park organizing exterior circulation with stairs, landings, railings, and a covered upper level.

Location
Jefferson Park, Chicago
Structure
Multi-level wood porch

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Begin with the conditions already there.

These early planning themes help frame the site. They do not replace project-specific engineering, code, waterproofing, or permitting review.

01

Existing conditions

Document structure, access, exposure, and how the space is used now.

02

Urban access

Account for routes, staging constraints, adjacent properties, and protection.

03

Water and weather

Identify drainage, existing assemblies, shade, and exposure as coordination topics.

From first study to final detail.

Design, construction, and finish are considered as one connected sequence.

  1. 01

    Design

    Study the site, circulation, spatial priorities, and material direction together.

  2. 02

    Build

    Coordinate access, protection, and construction sequence around the conditions of the site.

  3. 03

    Finish

    Review the completed connections, material transitions, and practical care details.

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