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Intentionally crafted, real-world architecture at the intersection of people, place, and purpose.

11/03/2026

A place to call home, with support close by. Garden Center Services - GCS celebrated the opening of Garden Apartments in September, creating new opportunities for independent living for 20 adults with disabilites in Worth.

The building includes 16 apartments, on-site supportive services, and welcoming spaces to gather, from community rooms to an outdoor patio and therapy garden.

We're proud to have worked alongside Garden Center Services and the project team to bring these homes to life. They have spent decades working to support individuals with developmental disabilities live fuller, more independent lives, and we're grateful to be part of this next chapter.

Congratulations to everyone that worked on this incredible project and to the new residents settling into their new homes!

10/30/2026

A little Hocus Pocus, a little friendly competition, and a lot of laughs!

We celebrated Halloween at WJW with costumes, lunch together, a screening of Hocus Pocus, and mini clay magnet making. Our costume contest gave us even more reason to cheer each other on. Congratulations to the winners!

We loved spending time together and seeing everyone’s creativity come out, from what they wore to what they made.

Happy Halloween from all of us at WJW! 🧡

10/28/2026

We’re grateful to have community partners like Renaissance Social Services, whose work helps Chicagoans access housing, support, and greater stability.

WJW was proud to sponsor their October 22 fundraiser at The Press Room. It was a chance to come together over w**e and conversation in support of a shared goal: preventing and ending homelessness in our community.

Congratulations to Susan and Sean Sullivan, recipients of the Leadership in Ending Homelessness Award!

Thank you to the Renaissance team for the care and commitment you bring to our neighbors. We’re glad to stand alongside you and support your work.

10/23/2026

This month, our WJW team headed out to West Pullman’s Maple Park neighborhood for Habitat for Humanity Chicago ’s Women Build Day. Led by our fantastic team leaders Jane and Maggie, we rolled up our sleeves to help build an eight-townhouse development on a historic site next to the railroad.

When we arrived in the morning, only the bottom row of sheathing was in place; by the end of the day, we had a whole second layer up and another wall underway. It was deeply meaningful to sign the framing studs and leave well-wishes for the future homeowners, most of whom will be the first in their families to own a home.

Due to systemic barriers like the gender pay gap and uneven credit access, homeownership is disproportionately difficult for women. Thanks to your incredible support, our team raised over $16,490 toward the broader $750,000 Women Build goal!

There's still time to support our goals! Our fundraising page is open until October 30th. Every contribution helps build a strong, stable, and equitable future! https://my.habitatchicago.org/WomenBuild2026/WOW.

Thank you to everyone who donated, cheered us on, and built alongside us. True design is about building equity, health, and community from the ground up!

10/22/2026

Strong neighborhoods grow through the people and organizations that show up for one another.

WJW was proud to sponsor our partner Marillac Saint Vincent’s 19th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon! This year’s theme, The Future of Community, explored how relationships, belonging, and collaboration help Chicago’s children and families thrive.

For more than a century, MSV has supported families through education, community programs, and services that address the challenges of poverty. Having worked together on past projects, we’re grateful for another opportunity to support their mission.

Thank you to the MSV team and everyone contributing to this work. We’re proud to be part of your community.

10/21/2026

Join us in congratulating White Oaks at McHenry on receiving the Memory Care Seal of Excellence from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners!

This recognition welcomes the Gardant-managed community into the Memory Care Excellence Network and celebrates its commitment to person-centered care.

As the architects behind White Oaks, we're especially excited to celebrate the team that brings this community to life each day.

When designing for memory care, we consider how each space can help residents feel comfortable, navigate easily, and enjoy daily routines.

At White Oaks, that includes four small households with familiar living and dining spaces, subtle visual cues that support navigation, and three secure courtyards with walking paths, gardens, and shaded seating. An indoor meditation room and a bright winter garden offer additional opportunities for quiet connection year-round.

Each design decision serves a purpose: supporting residents and the people who care for them. Congratulations to the White Oaks team and our partners at Gardant for this meaningful achievement!

Read more about the recognition and the thinking behind our design on our website.

10/19/2026

Our team grew by three in one day! Please help us welcome Adam, Declan, and Shaun to WJW.

Adam joins us with residential and hospitality design experience from Southern California and a love of learning and creativity through exploring artistic mediums!

Declan is a Chicago native whose passion for affordable housing brought him back to designing homes that serve communities across the city and Midwest. Outside work, he enjoys cooking, architecture tours, and a game of Catan with friends.

Shaun brings experience designing schools and welcoming community spaces. His creativity continues outside the office through sewing, woodworking, and concrete casting.

They’ve already brought enthusiasm and fresh ideas to our projects, and we’re beyond happy to have them here.

Learn more about Adam, Declan, and Shaun on our website: https://wjwarchitects.com/studio-news/welcome-adam-declan-and-shaun/

10/15/2026

In September, members of the WJW team joined the community for Stride into Skokie, supporting the important work of Impact Behavioral Health Partners!

We've had the pleasure of collaborating with Impact on three projects, including the new-construction Lanam Rapp Building, creating supportive housing designed around the needs of the people who call these spaces home.

One of the things we value most about working with nonprofit organizations is getting to know the people and missions behind our projects. Events like Stride into Skokie offer a chance to reconnect with our partners, learn more about their work, and celebrate the difference they're making in our communities.

We're grateful for our continued relationship with Impact and for opportunities to support their mission beyond the design process.

Photos courtesy of Evanston Photographic Studios

Read more about our partnership and the event on the WJW blog: https://wjwarchitects.com/studio-news/staff-news/striding-together-for-a-stronger-community/

09/30/2026

Augusta Home is not your typical gut renovation. It’s a pilot project for an Aging-in-Place care model for people with HIV/AIDS developed by local nonprofit Chicago House and Social Service Agency, and it is receiving national attention from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other housing, social service, and medical organizations across the country.

In 2024, Chicago House was selected as one of just 13 national grantees through HUD’s highly competitive Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) funding opportunity. Thanks to that funding, Chicago House has partnered with WJW to redesign and renovate a three-story residential building in Chicago's West Town neighborhood to provide housing tailored to the needs of those living with HIV.

Today, more than half of all people living with HIV in the United States are over the age of 50. For those with chronic health conditions such as HIV, it is common to experience “accelerated aging,” where age-related conditions emerge earlier than expected due to the long-term effects of a chronically inflamed immune system.

Chicago House recently hosted HUD HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) HINT (Housing Interventions to End the HIV Epidemic Program) grantees, Office of HIV Housing staff, and local HUD CPD representatives for a special event at their North Lawndale campus. Jane and Todd presented WJW's work on the renovation of Augusta Home, which will serve as a national pilot site for housing designed specifically for older adults living with HIV. Our work on this project began with participatory design workshops through which WJW engaged stakeholders, including partner organizations, community members, Chicago House staff, and experts in the field. These workshops helped us to identify the design principles that should inform the design of this and other projects providing housing for older adults living with HIV. Chicago House shared the early results from their innovative Aging in Place stratified housing model. Todd and Jane discussed the design principles employed for the Aging-in-Place care model and discussed how this approach can support older adults living with HIV.

Augusta Home is expected to open in late 2027; stay tuned for more updates!

09/25/2026

WJW is pleased to introduce our newest staff member, Dahlia!

Dahlia joins WJW after earning her BA in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. With a background in graphic design and experience working as a math tutor, she brings a creative and analytical perspective to our team.

With a focus on sustainable design, Dahlia is especially interested in exploring how architecture can respond thoughtfully to the environment while creating functional, engaging spaces for the people who use them. We’re excited to see how her interests and fresh perspective contribute to our work and projects.

Outside of work, Dahlia enjoys mixed media art, painting, embroidery, and discovering new spots in the city.

Welcome to the WJW team, Dahlia! We’re excited to have you join us and look forward to all that’s ahead!

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