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Kitchen Remodeling
This new showroom in the Pacific Design Center is the latest in a series of collaborations between SLH and Samuel and Sons. The family-run company is the premiere provider of high-end passementerie and its showrooms are a manifestation of its supreme attention to detail. Following standards developed for the Chicago and London showrooms, the Los Angeles space is outfitted with carefully calibrated storage and display for 1,000s of distinct products. A distinct material palette has been developed for this new location that provides a clear identity to the space but is restrained enough to allow the products to remain the featured elements. Jet black open-grain oak beams, columns and floor inserts organize the space into discrete sections which feature understated pale oak cabinetry finished in a matte sheen. The cords of the LED pendant fixtures that are centered above each work station form volumes that evoke traditional chandelier designs yet they are abstracted enough to avoid instilling one particular style which was a priority given the broad mix of products within the company’s offerings.

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Phone: (312) 251-9200

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Searl & Assoc

Kitchen Remodeling
This new showroom in the Pacific Design Center is the latest in a series of collaborations between SLH and Samuel and Sons. The family-run company is the premiere provider of high-end passementerie and its showrooms are a manifestation of its supreme attention to detail. Following standards developed for the Chicago and London showrooms, the Los Angeles space is outfitted with carefully calibrated storage and display for 1,000s of distinct products. A distinct material palette has been developed for this new location that provides a clear identity to the space but is restrained enough to allow the products to remain the featured elements. Jet black open-grain oak beams, columns and floor inserts organize the space into discrete sections which feature understated pale oak cabinetry finished in a matte sheen. The cords of the LED pendant fixtures that are centered above each work station form volumes that evoke traditional chandelier designs yet they are abstracted enough to avoid instilling one particular style which was a priority given the broad mix of products within the company’s offerings.
Bathroom Remodeling
Flooring
The relocation of this architecture firm served as a reboot; providing the opportunity to design an environment fully reflective of its priorities and design process. Formerly a suite of dank private offices, the space was gutted. In the demolition process revealed maple flooring original to the vintage building and raw concrete columns, all of which we left exposed. A wall of glass reveals the space and its activities to passersby; nothing is hidden. The entry opens to the work area on the left, kitchen/communal space to the right, and the conference room straight ahead. Opposite the entry is a bank of shelving that runs the length of the space, displaying the wide variety of materials and resources that distinguish the firm’s work. A restrained palette of white and black is contrasted by accents of spalted maple and bold bands of green carpet. Staff sit at a pair of mega-sized worktables. The communal nature of the work area supports the firm’s collaborative spirit while banks of oversized monitors provide a modicum of separation. The table ends are outfitted with stools for quick collaborations and layout space. The tables hug the east facing windows, with motorized shades to control glare when necessary. An enclosed quiet room also serves as a gallery of the firm’s portfolio. The open kitchen/breakout space is centered on an island topped by a stone counter, a repurposed conference tabletop from the old location. Ledges nearby provide an ever-changing display of in-progress work.
Door Installation/Replacement
Drywalls
A desire to clearly express the beauty of simple honest construction and basic materials characterizes this gut renovation of a 1950s ranch house in a lakeside Michigan community. Exposed wood trusses, polished concrete floors, zinc coated walls and roofing, galvanized metal grating, and white stucco are offset by crimson red casement windows. A screened porch - the epicenter of this summer home - distinguishes the street side facade and provides a direct connection to the gardens surrounding the house. A geothermal well feeds a radiant heating system embedded in the floor. Structurally insulated panels fabricated offsite provide a superior level of thermal protection. Local sourcing was used whenever possible for supplies including the windows, cabinetry, drywall, concrete block, trusses, and metal work.
Framing
The bones of the completed space instill a sense of expansiveness and serenity. Standard elements such as applied door casing and base trim are absent. Doors are set flush with the walls. The absence of door headers in the principal spaces maximizes the flow from one room to another. In addition, the wall separating the living room from the study was pulled down from the ceiling and away from the perimeter wall to blur the division between the rooms. Glass set in black metal framing provides for privacy when needed. Elsewhere, unstained white oak screens provide filtered views from one space to another. An etched glass door and transom brings natural daylight into the windowless main bathroom. Narrow plank oak floors run throughout the apartment, infusing a sense of continuity. The bedroom hall is terminated with a pair of mirror fronted doors that further instill spaciousness and brightness. Light fixtures throughout were flush set to avoid distracting shadow lines.
Tile Installation
Fireplaces
Textiles and furniture pieces throughout were selected to bring a richness to the spaces. A saturated camel fabric clads the living room’s sectional sofa which wraps around a patinated bronze coffee table. A sumptuous woven wool rug anchors the space which is finished off with a longue chair composed of woven leather and raw linen. The same resin material that appears at the fireplace is repeated in the study’s custom side by side partners’ desk which is supported by burnished brass legs. The elliptical shape of the ash dining table is paired with armed chairs upholstered in a deep jewel tone for intimate dinners. An arched smoked glass mirror anchors the living area where the dining room and entry meet. Down the hall, a softly elegant velvet covers the main bedroom’s curved headboard. Oval bedside table with lacquered tops in random stripes flank the bed, adding a bit of texture along with the braided tassel-edged rug.
Carpeting
Located steps from Michigan Avenue, this high rise condominium epitomized 1990’s style. Although the common area finishes had been beautifully maintained, there was a consensus that they overall look and feel needed a refresh for today’s market. SLH approached the building update in two phases, first being the residential corridors in the tower. New carpeting, paint and accessories outfitted all floors. Phase two quickly followed, comprised of the ground floor reception lobby, and ninth floor common areas including the grand lobby, elevator lobby, management office, meeting rooms, mail room, restrooms and connecting corridors. SLH introduced a sophisticated neutral palette in the carpets and furnishings to diffuse the existing verde marble floors. Dark wood accents accentuate the refurbished mahogany paneling. New lighting and accessories highlight the building’s original bronze details.
Skylight Repair/Replacement
While the site had many advantages, one contextual constraint was the pair of large houses that hug the property. These structures prompted the pulling of sunlight into the interior in innovative ways without compromising privacy. An exterior atrium cuts into the core of the house bringing light into what normally would be its darkest parts. The atrium footprint is evoked in a double height space that houses the staircase and it is topped with a series of skylights that flood the space with light on even the cloudiest of days. Clerestory windows appear at multiple locations including on the west side of the kitchen where they perfectly frame the view of a large birch tree and provide a wash of light along the surface of the ceiling at sunset. A slight tinting on the south facing windows minimizes solar heat gain at the back of the house while the same tint on the street facing windows enhances privacy.
Cabinet Installation

Room Additions
New Construction
The firm portfolio includes commercial, residential, and institutional projects that range from master planning to renovations to restorations to new construction. The office is a certified Female Business Enterprise (FBE) at the state level; it also holds Women Business Enterprise (WBE) status in Chicago, its home base. The firm works nationally and abroad yet prides itself on a hands-on approach to each project.
Demolition
Sunrooms
This interior update to a vintage apartment building located on the lake shore steps from the Loyola campus, is inspired by Manhattan’s many early 20th century residential buildings. SLH’s scheme for updating the ground floor common space included reopening a former card room which had been overtaken for storage as a lounge off the more formal main lobby. Original architectural details such as plaster work and wood coffered ceilings were refurbished and iron lighting refitted with LED lamps throughout the ground level. A new color palette and furnishings lend a modern Bohemian style that which stands up to the rich vintage details while keeping it casual for a largely student population. The sun room is the first phase of work at the top level of the building to be completed. This multi-function space serves as a study lounge, game area, and common room. Relaxed furnishings and bright accents complete this light-filled bridge to the roof deck with views of Lake Michigan.

Landscaping and Fencing

Landscaping
Recent enhancements to Mondial River West luxury apartment community include an expanded party room and lobby. The scope includes a partial renovation of the first-floor lobby space, and the expansions of the rooftop community room and deck. Looking to take advantage of their location and unobstructed views of the downtown Chicago skyline, extending the rooftop deck with additional program became a priority. The 15th floor interior addition includes a new entertainment space and serving area while the exterior will have a dedicated grilling area, pergola with integrated lighting and heating for three season use, a fire-pit framed towards the skyline, and deck area for sunbathing. The exterior is livened by integrated landscaping and cladding of the new volume which becomes highly visible from a distance and expresses Mondial’s signature color.

Window Installation/Replacement
The main living, dining, and kitchen areas open onto one another and share a palette of materials chosen for their quiet elegance. Oiled soapstone forms both the fireplace hearth and counters and backwall of the kitchen. Light pouring in through the south facing windows and doors is subtly reflected off of waxed plaster surfaces. Composite resin panels in the deepest shade of blue flank the fireplace and extend into the dining area where they conceal a bar. Ebonized oak cabinetry houses much of the kitchen’s storage; its detailing echoes the screens seen elsewhere but here the wood was wire-brushed to highlight its graining. The kitchen island is composed of cabinets clad in an Italian laminate that closely matches the slab atop.
Siding
The defining characteristic of this house is its contextual responsiveness. While contemporary in expression, it relates to its Lincoln Square location in a number of ways. Its scale aligns with the surrounding century-old houses. The generous front porch repeats a common detail of the block and serves as a spot to hangout and socialize with neighbors. The exterior’s board and batten siding was inspired by the wood cladding of other frame houses in the district.
Residential Roof Repair
“ The simple material palette of stone, wood shingles and standing seam metal roofing and siding blend in with the natural setting. The interior environment effectively uses the same wood and stone palette to create a serene spatial experience.”
Residential Roof Replacement/Installation

Insulation
Despite the expanses of glass, the house far surpasses energy standards due to a number of features. A carefully calibrated mix of seven types of insulation optimizes thermal performance. Motorized dampers reduce energy costs and increase comfort. The neighborhood, with its direct links to public transportation, plethora of services, and its extreme walkability embraces the best aspects of urban living.
Masonry
The new stair wraps around the plastered masonry fireplace, starting in the foyer and terminating at the second floor overlook to the seating area below. The feature wall preserves the space in the living room on one side and valuable bedroom space above on the other side. The wall is pierced by three arches: the arch at the stair slopes following the rise of the steps, an arch leading from the foyer to the living room exposes the thickness of the wall at the masonry fireplace, and a third arch on the second level creates a private vestibule sheltering entries to the front bedroom and shared bath.

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