Compass Architecture

A fun back addition project that's underway in Oak Park for a growing family. The rear sleeping porch (which was enclosed at some point) is being town off for a proper addition which will contain a Mud Room, Family Room, Powder Room and Primary Suite.

Attention homeowners in Oak Park. You may qualify for a grant to have your water service changed from lead to copper…

Lead Water Service Replacement Grant The Village of Oak Park Water Distribution and Neighborhood Services divisions are developing a program to replace lead water service lines with copper water service lines. A free replacement program is being offered to individuals who may not be able to afford it through conventional means. Funding...

We're excited to share photos of a recent project. Our client asked us to deconvert a 2-flat and add a side addition that would work with the existing building, while also having some modern "flair" in the back. Below you can see the before and after as well as renderings of the proposed addition.

Excited to see this project get realized. Converting an old two-flat into a single-family home with a side addition that was meant to blend in with the original. Upon entering, one sees the (former) exterior brick wall which draws a line between old and new. And the exterior cladding on the back of the addition brings a modern twist by utilizing vertical metal paneling.