Health and wellness continue to impact emerging architecture and interior design trends. A few noteworthy reads and a podcast highlight a few influencers worth considering. 1. Homeward Bound The “Great Reassessment” can be seen in how the pandemic has changed the criteria for defining what makes a...
The wheels are turning in the designer’s minds as they imagined possibilities...
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...
Does your apartment building feature creative spaces for this new generation of entrepreneurs? Here's why it should....
"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."...
Existing apartments are being revamped to signal the end of the pandemic and increase occupancy....