Mr. Brutalism

@jmings.bsky.social

Official account of Mr. Brutalism. Architect/Founder of @aggregate-studio.com. Views are my own, y’all should love Brutalism and never skip Leg Day. He/Him/His https://aggregate-studio.com

I know this is an unpopular take on here but please let the NASCARs go real fast and real left (and right) on the street course next year. It's cool and I want to see it (even if I disagree with subsidies, the amount of time they shut down Grant Park, etc)

While we’re making a large change to the interior, we’re respecting the historic details. Trim and doors were salvaged where possible for reuse, and we’ve incorporated the historic built-ins to the design.

First floor before new framing is installed, existing bearing wall remainsHistoric built in protected for construction

We’re digging down to create height for bedrooms on the lower level, allowing the existing building’s large windows to provide ample natural light to the living spaces. A true good bones building, we can’t wait to see this one finished and for HTS’s clients to enjoy their new homes!

Upper level showing abundance of natural lightHistoric windows and interior of brick wall

Progress is underway on our coach house affordable condos with the Here to Stay Community Land Trust! Built in 1909, the masonry coach house is being rearranged to create two duplex 3-bedroom, 2-bath units in Humboldt Park.

Exterior progress photo with red brick facade historic windows and limestone under construction Lower level showing digging down of basement to create head heightArtsy shot of existing framing through former stair