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Lake Shore Drive Duplex Coop Renovation
Chicago, Illinois

A gut renovation that managed to retain original vintage elements while being radically updated for a new life.  Plan modifications opened up both levels of this corner duplex unit on Lake Shore Drive, connecting modest rooms to create a more spacious feel.  Horizon lines of Lake Michigan provide a consistent datum from nearly every room, and provide a constant update of the temperament of the weather.  Reconditioned operable original windows allow for unfettered fresh air as well as refuge from climate extremes.  With a unit like this, would you really want to go outside?