Recent News
At the Chicago Studio Fall 2022 midterm review, students presented their work to host firm participants, mentors, and guest critics. Please see selected project work from each group.
In collaboration with the Chicago Department of Planning and the Chicago Philharmonic, students have developed a conceptual site that includes rehearsal and performance spaces, community cafes and outdoor spaces and a multitude of affordable housing units.
Chicago Studio is a development course in which students are involved in three critical points of learning: an integrated design studio, a building technology seminar and a professional practice seminar. This distinct curriculum conveys the reality of the profession and role of the architect through individual, small group, and large group work providing insight into everything from standard drawing notions to electrical and plumbing systems to client communications.
Copper frame skylight. Shout-out to Albert J. Wagner & Son Sheet Metal Contractors for their great work!
Please read the article here! "The architects at the Chicago-based von Weise Associates attempted to remedy this thermal issue by recladding an existing five-story office building with a veined stone rainscreen and black brick."
Lake Geneva residence construction progress update: chimney, framing, and pool excavation underway.
Chicago Studio tours the construction site of the new Steppenwolf Theatre, currently in Phase 2. Thank you Norcon and Steppenwolf Theatre for a look behind the scenes! Read more here.
We are excited to share that our Lakeview Residence project is featured on the cover of Luxe Magazine March/April 2024.
Lively décor and a contemporary addition give this historic Lakeview dwelling a fresh start. Read the article on p. 174 here!
Congratulations to Chip von Weise, recipient of the 2022 AIA Illinois Nathan Clifford Ricker Award for Architecture Education! The AIA Illinois Honor Awards recognizes people and projects epitomizing the contributions of the architecture profession, the transformative power of design, and the dedication of individuals to service and excellence. Congrats to all of this year's Honor Award winners! Please read about each recipient here.
Aaron Betsky argues for making studio culture, and undergraduate architecture education more affordable, universal, and sustainable for all students. Read the article here!
We are excited to start on this family lakehouse renovation in the north woods of Wisconsin!
von Weise Associates has submitted for permit for the renovation of a vintage 4,000 sf private residence in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago. The intention is to bring in more light and better connect the home with the expansive south lot.
