living area in Modern home renovation in Chicago

The Second City is second to none when it comes to inventive modern architecture, from Louis Sullivan to the present day.

Whether actually located in a former manufacturing plant or just recreating the look of one, these spaces master the industrial vibe.

These countertop islands aren't just expressions of character—they're one of the most active spaces of the home, made for working and entertaining.

These dwellings take advantage of their cavernous, industrial pasts.

Showcasing works from luminaries such as Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Chicago has long been considered a hub for modern architecture. These inspired homes keep that rich tradition alive.

With a healthy amount of elbow grease, these suboptimal houses and buildings were re-envisioned as havens of modernity.

Dwell salutes the hardiest, least frilly of building materials: brick.

For chef Lisa Santos and her husband, Joel, converting a 100-year-old switching station in Chicago to their home was made easier with the help of a team from local firm Beaux Bo Properties, who had…