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The wheels are turning in the designer’s minds as they imagined possibilities...

PRESS: Work Life in Limbo

Chicago designer Mary Cook, Founder of the commercial interior design firm Mary Cook Associates, thinks a hybrid model—work from both home and an office—is here to stay...

PRESS: Trending Amenities for Content Creators

Does your apartment building feature creative spaces for this new generation of entrepreneurs? Here's why it should....

PRESS: How to Rehab Apartments to Catch the Boomer Wave

"Boomers and seniors today are healthy and wealthy," says Mary Cook, president of Chicago-based multifamily design firm Mary Cook Associates. "They want resort-quality amenities, spaces and programming that are not only experiential but also foster friendships and community."...

PRESS: National Apartment Association

Existing apartments are being revamped to signal the end of the pandemic and increase occupancy....

PRESS: Senior Housing News

Take 5: Aug 2021

I regularly enjoy reading how others are viewing the market and thinking about what’s next. Here are two items that I think will have sizeable impact on building and design....

Podcast: The Power of Customization in Interior Design

Press: 15 Social Media Tips For Real Estate Agents Looking To Reach More Clients

Press: Learn About An Area’s Local Housing Market With These 12 Helpful Tips