将芝加哥一家老旧的西尔斯百货改造成现代化零售和住宅需要哪些条件

Lead designer and MG2 principal Jooyeol Oh talked with C+CT contributing editor Joel Groover about 六角阁楼, a transformed historic Chicago Sears building that is now a mixed-use development.

MG2’s Community Environments team carefully preserved the building’s art deco character while introducing contemporary elements like floor-to-ceiling windows and a new top floor with luxury amenities.

“We punched floor-to-ceiling windows and added balconies and terraces. This allowed us to modernize the old Sears retail store and warehouse to a residential use while preserving its art deco character. To expand the number of residential units, we added a whole new 31-unit wing that complements the look and feel of its counterpart.”

Architecture Firms See Billings Change – MG2 Ranked #18 in Architectural Firms list for 2024

So excited to see that The Orange County Business Journal has ranked MG2 #18 in its Architectural Firms list for 2024.

“The firm has seen an uptick in retail, industrial, and affordable housing markets, according to chief executive officer Mitch Smith. ‘The growth in all three of these sectors has had a substantial impact on architectural billings in our Irvine office, reflecting the adaptability and agility of our team,’ Smith said.”

《橙县商业杂志》将MG2 #18列入2024年建筑公司榜单。

非常激动地看到《橙县商业杂志》将 MG2 列入其 2024 年建筑公司排行榜前 20 名。

The Best Commercial Architects in Irvine, California

We’re excited to be named one of The Best Commercial Architects in Irvine, CA by Los Angeles Architects.

Spearheaded by award-winning Managing Principal Meghana Joshi, AIA, NOMA, the company’s leadership champions a purpose-driven work culture, fostering meaningful connections between employees, clients, and the communities they serve. In addition to overseeing regional retail, mixed-use, and industrial markets, Meghana is responsible for expanding the firm’s reach, focusing on retail banking, as well as senior living and affordable housing in California.

MG2 is a trailblazer, continuously evolving and adapting to the changing landscape, earning accolades from Fast CompanyArchitizer, and Interior Design Magazine as well as feature articles in Building Design + ConstructionForbesDevelopment MagazineChain Store Age, and Architectural Record.

《旅游休闲》杂志将萨利什旅馆及水疗中心评为读者最喜爱的西部 15 家度假村之一

This year Travel and Leisure named the Salish Lodge and Spa one of Readers’ 15 Favorite Resorts in the West. The resort was judged on its rooms, location, services, food, and value and more than 886,000 individuals voted.

“The setting of Salish Lodge & Spa is second to none. It’s perched directly above the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls, one of the state’s most popular attractions. Beyond its magnificent backdrop — which includes thick, green forest land and mountain peaks — the property has an award-winning spa and a restaurant with big picture windows overlooking the falls and the river below it.”

社区环境

芒特莱克村

Mountlake Village is a mixed-use development that meets the needs of a diverse, active, and growing population. The development includes residential and retail space to invite the community in. Amenities include a coworking space, a ground-floor plaza, resident lounges, a gym, a yoga studio, a dog grooming facility, a dog run, and a rooftop terrace.


  • 项目细节

  • 地点 Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 客户 Gracorp
  • 市场分类 ,
  • 规模 400,000 SF; 280,000 SF residential; 7,000 SF commercial; 302 units
  • 设计服务
社区环境

曼宁

Located within the master planned Barkley Village development, The Manning is a new 171-unit residential complex. The building includes a gym amenity space and a large commercial space on the ground floor. Building on the master plan’s goals for a true urban village, the development seeks to draw in the community and add vibrancy to the area. Residents have direct access to dining, shopping, and entertainment options from a farmer’s market to a movie theater.


  • 项目细节

  • 地点 Bellingham, WA
  • 客户 Talbot Group
  • 市场分类 ,
  • 规模 290,000 Total SF; 3,000 SF Commercial; 171 Units
  • 设计服务
  • 资质认证 Green Globes Certified

社区环境

腰线块

Beltline is a vibrant neighborhood comprised of rich history, modern luxury, and a spirited community with a personality all its own. The development holistically reflects and celebrates the historical character of the district while weaving in modern sophistication. Beltline Block includes a multi-phase mix of residential and commercial uses including four towers, each delivered in a separate phase.


MG2 Ranked #4 in Architecture and #5 in Multi-unit Residential in ENR Northwest 2024 Top Design Firms

MG2 在 ENR 西北地区 2024 年顶级设计公司排名中,建筑设计排名第 #4,多单元住宅排名第 #5。

MG2在ENR加州2024年零售业顶级设计公司排名中位列#3

我们非常激动地在 ENR 加州 2024 年顶级设计公司零售类排名中位列 #3。 梅格哈娜·乔希 领导我们 尔湾办事处负责领导我们在加州的业务,并提升整个地区的项目水平。

社区环境

Riverfront Brewery Concept

Nestled within the vibrant Washington neighborhood, the Riverfront Brewery harmoniously merges brewing operations with a captivating taproom and restaurant concept, accompanied by sprawling outdoor patios and a scenic rooftop deck. Positioned prominently, it serves as a gateway into the district, anchoring the multiple residential buildings to the North. As part of the larger redevelopment and master planning efforts, Riverfront Brewery contributes to the district’s vision of a mixed-use environment, seamlessly blending residential, retail, and dining options.


  • 项目细节

  • 地点 华盛顿州
  • 客户 保密
  • 市场分类
  • 规模 6,500 SF brewery operations; 4,000 SF taproom; 2,300 SF patios/roof deck
  • 设计服务
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十字路口的 Edgeworks 攀岩和健身中心

As part of the Crossroads master plan, MG2 worked with ROIC and Edgeworks to design a new climbing gym. Edgeworks currently has three locations and offers fitness classes designed to complement a climbing routine. The gym, which includes a 10k SF addition to the existing 30k SF space, was completed in 2024. MG2 worked on the core and shell design and handled all phases of the project, from design through construction administration. This full-service project also featured a 45-foot interior mass filled with climbing walls, a new front desk and check-in area, public social spaces, a yoga room, new restrooms, and the renovation of existing restrooms, providing a comprehensive solution for the client.


社区环境

熨斗十字路口

Flatiron Crossing is undergoing a transformation into a thriving outdoor park experience with the intent to highlight the Flatiron Mountain namesake. A mix of uses will include residential, F&B, entertainment, and future office all within a 9-acre nature park space. The architecture blends seamlessly with the park to create a truly integrated experience. Macerich’s commitment to sustainability is showcased with the use of mass timber and CLT in one of the signature buildings.


我们的团队

Nick Batelli

副董事

Nick is a senior architectural designer who focuses on finding unique solutions to challenges that may not be immediately apparent in a project. His results-oriented and open-minded approach fosters creativity, mentorship, teamwork, and collaborative ideas. Nick’s ability to connect with clients easily helps build successful relationships, develop a deep understanding of their needs, and push them to explore new programs and find unique design concepts. With Nick on board, clients can expect a smooth and successful project.

MG2被评为大华盛顿特区最大的建筑事务所之一

We’re excited to see MG2 named of the Largest Architecture Firms in Greater Washington D.C. metro-area.

MG2 收购位于俄勒冈州波特兰的 Studio C Architecture

建筑师布莱恩·贝内特和吉姆·沃克加入MG2担任负责人

华盛顿州西雅图2024年5月15日,全球建筑设计公司MG2宣布收购位于俄勒冈州波特兰市的Studio C Architecture建筑事务所。Studio C以其在建筑设计领域的杰出成就而闻名。 多户住宅设计 并专门从事 经济适用房如今,凭借大型公司提供的额外资源,该办公室将拥有比以往更强大的能力和更广阔的影响力。对于两位负责人 Brian Bennett AIA、NCARB、LEED AP 和 Jim Walker AIA、NCARB、LEED AP 而言,此次重组某种程度上也算是回归故里,因为他们两位的职业生涯都始于 MG2。

“我们非常高兴吉姆和布莱恩加入MG2,”MG2首席执行官兼董事会主席米奇·史密斯表示,“他们在项目设计方面的优势、对建筑系统的深刻理解以及解决复杂问题的经验将对我们公司大有裨益。他们的专业知识,加上他们对经济适用房的热情,与我们公司完美契合。”

吉姆于2007年创立了Studio C建筑事务所,其愿景是所有项目都应体现所在社区的愿景。布莱恩于2012年加入事务所,两人共同专注于住宅市场,尤其擅长经济适用房建设。近期项目包括屡获殊荣的俄勒冈州纽伯格的Deskins Commons、俄勒冈州罗斯堡的Deer Creek Village以及目前正在建设中的俄勒冈州梅德福的Summit Gardens。他们对经济适用房的热情源于对稳定住房对家庭的深切需求和变革性影响的深刻理解,两人都积极参与了“仁人家园”(Habitat for Humanity)的公益活动。

“加入MG2后,我们有机会在更短的时间内为更多的人做更多的事情,”吉姆说。“这始终是我的愿景和目标——服务社区,为有需要的人提供经济适用房。”

“我们很高兴能与一家我们过去亲身经历过的公司合作,这家公司拥有 MG2 的设计技能、能力和专业知识,并且致力于与社区互动并产生影响,”布莱恩说。

吉姆拥有超过30年的建筑从业经验,他卓越的项目和团队领导能力源于协作、多元化的思维方式以及对创新问题解决方案的浓厚兴趣。吉姆致力于提供优质且价格合理的住房,这源于他对住房需求的深刻理解以及由此产生的社会影响。吉姆是波特兰历史悠久的“好莱坞剧院”的董事会成员。他拥有北达科他州立大学的建筑学学士学位和环境设计学士学位。

布莱恩的职业生涯涵盖了广泛的项目,从小型零售店铺的租户改造到大型高层住宅开发项目,不一而足。如此丰富的经验使他直接接触到各种建筑结构类型和建筑系统的独特技术要求。布莱恩拥有华盛顿大学建筑学学士学位和俄勒冈大学建筑学硕士学位。

位于波特兰的 Studio C 办公室将成为 MG2 继西雅图、纽约、华盛顿特区、明尼阿波利斯、尔湾和上海之后的第七个办公地点。

关于MG2
秉持着“创造变革性体验,促进和提升健康社区”的愿景,MG2 五十多年来始终致力于打造屡获殊荣的项目和方案。我们与众多世界知名企业和品牌携手合作,通过全方位的建筑设计、战略规划、成本管理、室内设计、品牌战略和项目咨询服务,将卓越的设计方案变为现实。我们在美国和中国设有七个办事处——西雅图、波特兰、纽约、华盛顿特区、明尼阿波利斯、尔湾和上海——并将建筑性能和社会责任融入到每一个项目中。在 MG2,我们最大的优势在于我们的人才、客户以及我们致力于帮助他们取得成功的承诺。我们秉持目标驱动的理念,并以数据为导向进行设计。 www.mg2.com

我们的团队

Jim Walker, 友邦保险

董事

Bringing over two decades of experience in affordable housing and a variety of other project types, Jim’s strength in project and team leadership is grounded in collaboration, diversity of thought, and a genuine curiosity for innovative problem-solving approaches. Jim spearheads the team’s due diligence, land use entitlements initiatives, and sustainable design methodology. His passion for affordable housing stems from his understanding of the profound need and transformative impact that stable housing can bring to families.

我们的团队

Brian Bennett, 友邦保险

董事

Throughout his career, Brian has worked on a wide array of projects, ranging from small retail tenant improvements to large high-rise residential developments. This breadth of experience has provided him with direct exposure to the unique technical demands of various building structural types and building systems. His commitment to the mission of providing quality affordable housing has been a driving force, stemming from a profound recognition of the critical need and the societal issues it impacts. For Brian, engaging in affordable housing work represents an opportunity to leverage his skills and expertise to serve others and enhance the quality of communities for all.

社区环境

温斯洛

温斯洛公寓 (Winslow Apartments) 位于圣地亚哥充满活力的北园街区,是一栋拥有 380 个单元的豪华公寓开发项目,其设计与该市数十年历史的社交俱乐部场景相呼应。

该综合大楼拥有 8,600 平方英尺的便利空间,包括一个壁炉边休息室——一个环绕式谈话区,配有 360 度圆形壁炉和由数百颗金属珠制成的令人惊叹的定制吊灯。

宽敞的屋顶休息室阳光充沛,可饱览泳池平台和远处的城市景观。MG2 设计师与灯光和景观设计专家携手合作,打造出精致的室内外空间,以及从白天到夜晚的体验。这里还设有桌上足球和台球桌,以及适合举办小型和大型聚会的高脚桌和社区桌。

明亮通风的健身中心设有双层高的窗户,将户外美景引入室内。橙色吊扇为空间增添了复古经典的氛围。

MG2 将 Winslow Apartments 的广阔视野与便利空间相结合,带来无与伦比的居住体验。


  • 项目细节

  • 地点 加利福尼亚圣地亚哥
  • 客户 夸特拉
  • 市场分类
  • 规模 8,600 平方英尺单元空间;379 个单元;12,000 平方英尺休闲空间
  • 设计服务
我们的团队

费利佩·罗梅罗

副董事

With over a decade of experience, Felipe derives inspiration from his love of distinguishing buildings within their environments. He knows that a deep understanding of different needs, wants, and design parameters must be met. Felipe’s breadth of experience enables him to lead design teams to meet tight schedules. He is malleable and able to respond quickly to design changes that arise while ensuring a building is efficient and buildable. He leads the team to deliver an exciting and regionally relevant project through his ability to work in two and three dimensions.

社区环境

伍兹餐厅

麦基诺岛上的伍兹餐厅多年来一直是宾客和游客的挚爱之所。这座都铎式宅邸最初由库达希家族于1905年建造,最初是一座精致的剧场。然而,多年来,它几经易主,曾被用作各种用途,从休闲场所到教堂,再到如今备受珍视的巴伐利亚主题餐厅。

为了跟上不断变化的口味和潮流,同时尊重其悠久的传统,该餐厅最近与 MG2 合作,对其内部进行了翻新和更新,同时保留了游客熟悉和喜爱的经典体验。

该项目旨在打造一个融汇新旧元素、和谐统一的环境,在彰显餐厅历史魅力的同时,对其进行翻新以达到现代标准,并为之前未得到充分利用的区域注入新的活力。为了实现这些目标,翻新团队几乎触及了餐厅内的每个空间,从Bobby's Bar到The Patio at Woods。

崭新的庇护所

入口大厅经过了意义非凡的改造,配备了全新家具、嵌入式长椅和彩色玻璃墙,与主餐厅的外部环境和彩色玻璃窗完美融合。这些元素营造出一个独特而崭新的空间,更增添了餐厅的历史魅力和特色。

个人风格和旧世界魅力

Bobby's Bar 以一只屡获殊荣的表演犬命名,经过翻新扩建,为宾客提供了更多座位和焕然一新的氛围。酒吧内摆放着 Bobby 生平的照片、奖项和纪念品,为空间增添了一丝个性化色彩。周围深绿色的树叶被巧妙地重新设计,打造出立体的瓷砖吧台。原有的黄铜栏杆经过巧妙改造,变成了悬挂式黄铜酒架和玻璃储物柜,更增添了浓郁的复古魅力。

清新、亲切的优雅

大厅里的装置、家具和设备都焕然一新,而餐厅的“巴伐利亚狩猎小屋”的魅力和个性也通过历史图案的墙纸和俏皮的林地动物细节得到了精心维护。. 新增加的部分营造出一种奢华的氛围,与空间的高拱形天花板相得益彰,增加了整体用餐体验的优雅。

为了使空间更方便使用,卫生间经过重新配置和扩展,包括 ADA 隔间,确保所有客人都可以在 Woods 享受无限制的用餐体验。

变革性的全新用餐体验

The Chalet 拥有宽敞的玻璃窗,并新增了一个令人惊艳的透明双面壁炉,将室内用餐体验与户外露台延伸部分连接起来,使两种环境完美融合。此外,以动物标本头像和复古奖杯为特色的混搭装饰小品,更增添了一抹独特的韵味,捕捉了房间如画般的景致。

露台进行了扩建,并新增了一个带顶棚的木质玻璃餐厅,使其与现有建筑在视觉上融为一体。餐厅中央的壁炉餐桌营造出温馨舒适的用餐体验。

奖杯厅原本是一个未被充分利用的区域,如今被改造成全新的用餐区。餐厅内安装了嵌入式卡座、金属网屏风和木制品,并配有向上照明,营造出温馨舒适的用餐氛围,让宾客能够饱览远处户外露台的壮丽景色。

和谐的改造

在整个装修过程中,设计团队利用新的或重新装修的室内装置、家具和设备,与餐厅的乡村魅力和现代优雅完美融合。

最终呈现的是一个焕然一新、和谐共存的环境,既致敬伍兹的传奇历史,又兼顾了现代标准。新旧元素的完美融合,营造出一种引人入胜、沉浸式的精致氛围,定会在未来数十年里,为麦基诺岛的宾客和游客留下深刻的印象,带来愉悦的体验。


社区环境

美食广场和娱乐场所

Designed to be a curated culinary and social gathering brand—MG2 programmed and designed this 40,000 SF experience to include a variety of food, beverage, and entertainment options. The spaces serves as a hub for the community and surrounding neighborhoods with range of fast casual to full-service dining and drinking. This flexible market and outdoor eat/play zone anchor the ground floor while the second floor extends the experience with a national entertainment venue, zone for live music, and outdoor terrace bar and dining. Pillars of local, tech integration and sustainability were used to ground this flexible venue.