Retail

	iFIT FITNESS, CHICAGO State of the art full service fitness facility located in the LEED certified Merchandise Mart. The design takes advantage of the skyline views with cardio equipment oriented at the window line, in addition to the Pilates room and yoga studio. With more than 13,000 S.F. the facilities includes full locker rooms and showers, private lockers, lounge with beverage center, and personal training areas and office. The cracked glass walls of the Pilates room maintain an open feeling while providing a level of privacy. Cork floors at the reception and lounge areas provide comfort and durability and as a renewable natural resource are environmentally friendly.
	VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CHICAGO As the 'record architect' for the build out of this high-end fine jewelry retailer, the design married the store’s contemporary image with strict requirements of the Landmark Commission for façade alterations. Respecting traditional forms but applying a modern touch led to a successful design. The client was new to Chicago building code requirements, so we resolved issues not addressed in previous designs.
	BROWN JORDAN SHOWROOM, CHICAGO As a premier retailer of high end outdoor and casual furniture, Brown Jordan turned to COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio to help completely revamp their showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. The design solution included opening up the site lines inside and out. Doors with iron bars were removed from the exterior walls, openings were made much larger with floor to ceiling glass. Inside, walls were removed to reveal the magnitude of the space and the product line. The new showroom received rave reviews at its unveiling for the Casual Furniture Show in September, 2011.
	2700 N. HALSTED, CHICAGO Located on a primary thoroughfare in Lincoln Park, this building is designed to fit comfortably into its urban context in its massing and use of materials. Although it is a relatively large building, its facade is designed as a series of smaller components that are visually appropriate in proportion and scale. The brick structure with its masonry detailing and limestone base is reminiscent of many of the surrounding buildings built after the turn of the century.
	BODO KOMMUNE, NORWAY This project involved the localization of cultural buildings in the city center. The primary functions of the buildings are that of a concert hall/theatre, slooping museum, and a library. The design solution incorporates a new Culture House, Library, Rhythmic Center and Slooping Museum into a campus surrounding the inner marina. In 2008, this project received a Citation of Merit Award for design from the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
	SENIOR COMMUNITIES Aging well engenders a community that promotes living well. Our design approach to Senior Communities focuses on invigorating all facets of healthy living, providing design solutions that support active lifestyles within all dimensions of wellness including physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and vocational. Residential and social spaces are specifically designed around each area of wellness, addressing the needs of the residents while maintaining a high level of independence in a community setting.
	NORTHFIELD VILLAGE CENTER As requested by the Village, this project analyzed the existing building context of downtown Northfield including the Village Hall, Police Station, and Library buildings, and developed a long term vision plan for the Village Center retail district. Guidelines were specifically created to provide potential for a traditional urban downtown district. The work involved close cooperation with the Village Center Task Force, Community Development Director, and the Village Manager.
	562 LINCOLN, WINNETKA Located in the heart of downtown Winnetka, Winnetka Galleria offers exceptional design, expansive outdoor terrace space, and superior living standards currently unparalleled on the North Shore. Offering the freedom and prestige formerly reserved only for Oak Street and Michigan Avenue, Winnetka Galleria captures the spirit of a “walk to everything” address. This project was honored with the Grand Award for recognition of outstanding design in the Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential category from the National Commercial Builders Council Awards of Excellence.
	385 PARK AVENUE, GLENCOE, IL This building is uniquely located on the edge between a single-family residential area and Glencoe's business district. The facade facing Park Avenue reflects the features of many of Glencoe's retail buildings along the same street, while traditional gabled roof forms and red brick were utilized to bestow a residential character to the remainder of the building. Arched limestone entries, transom windows, and iron railings and gates all adhere to the aesthetic qualities and contextual fabric of Glencoe.