High Rise Residence, Chicago

HIGH RISE RESIDENCE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1995
The expansive 15th floor view is the architectural focus for this protect. Sandwiched between a concrete floor and 8 foot high concrete ceiling with little opportunity to manipulate height, the prior floor plan of compartmentalized rooms accentuated the compacted feeling. The new open plan removes obstructions and condenses the private areas around the existing mechanical/plumbing risers. The 24' x 84' main space is bounded on one side with an 80 foot long wood panel storage wall and a window wall/continuous seating ledge on the remaining 3 sides. Pocketed doors provide privacy for the Master Bedroom, when required, but fold into the wall and disappear during the day. A neutral color palette reinforces the singular volume, subtly offsetting one element from the next. Lighting along the paneled wall leads the eye to the view, and promotes the display of art. Interiors by Leslie Jones Interiors, Chicago, Illinois. All photographs by Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing, Chicago. General Contractor was The Kissner Company.
Living Space View at Dusk from the Main Living Space. Open view above the surrounding window seats.
Bedroom View of the master bedroom.
Dining Room Looking across the dining table to the art wall.
Bathroom View of the master bathroom.
Breakfast A breakfast island congregates around an existing building column, opening up the view to the master suite beyond.
Entry Hall The long wood art wall disappears into the view beyond.
Long View View of the artwall looking towards the entry