After a pivotal life transition, this full-floor residence overlooking Lincoln Park became the setting for a thoughtful new chapter. The client—a longtime collaborator of Jaffe Architecture —envisioned a serene, light-filled home that could showcase her art, host friends, and support a quieter, more introspective way of living. With sweeping lake and conservatory views, the apartment offered beauty and possibility. But its dated finishes and fragmented layout needed to be completely rethought.
 
Jaffe was involved before the purchase, offering insight into how the space could be transformed from the inside out. A full gut renovation followed, clearing the way for a plan defined by openness and flow. Instead of traditional walls, the design introduced a sculptural series of freestanding “cubes”—custom millwork volumes that house infrastructure, hide structural columns, and delineate space with subtlety and ease. Sliding doors and clear circulation paths support seamless transitions throughout.