WJW has been well-represented on AIA Chicago’s virtual programming over the past month! If you happened to miss any of the presentations, or just want to watch them again, you can find recordings of all the programs at the links below: Jane’s presentation: This is Home: Making Home in Affordable Senior Living Communities Heidi’s presentation:…
DetailsElizabeth’s presentation with AIA Chicago last week and the recent article in Chicago Architect featuring the Home First projects both touched on the accessible new construction and interior renovations that have been made in order to provide independent & affordable homes for people with disabilities that are also integrated within the community. Here’s a closer…
DetailsThis Thursday, April 8th at 3pm, Elizabeth will be presenting in a panel discussion for AIA Chicago on new models for affordable housing in Chicago. As part of a series hosted by Chicago Architect magazine highlighting housing projects in Chicago that emphasize affordability, accessibility, and sustainability, Elizabeth will present the Home First affordable housing developments…
DetailsThe Home First projects were featured in the Spring 2021 issue of Chicago Architect magazine! Located on scattered sites throughout Chicago and nearby areas, developer IFF’s Home First projects eradicate the financial obstacles that prevent individuals from moving out of institutionalized care and into independent living, while integrating highly accessible, transitional housing into residential neighborhoods.…
DetailsHeidi was featured on the cover of the Spring 2021 issue of Chicago Architect magazine! Spotlighted in the article “Changing the Way We See Aging,” the feature explores the personal connections that directly influenced Heidi’s professional path into one which is focused on designing and improving senior living spaces, along with her expanded role within…
DetailsAndy’s Place Apartments is now complete! This project is a 50-unit development offering affordable, supportive housing for individuals recovering from opioid addiction and their families in Jackson, Michigan. The first development of its kind in the state, Andy’s Place partners with the local drug court to refer individuals who qualify for the one and two-bedroom…
DetailsAlbert will present about Ravenswood Senior Living and the use of Archicad on the project as part of Graphisoft’s Midwest Virtual User Group this Thursday, March 25th at 11:30 AM. The discussion will explore how WJW leveraged cross-platform BIM software, in collaboration with the engineers and the general contractor, to achieve a more precise and…
DetailsOn Tuesday, March 23rd at 12pm, Heidi will present “Unsung Design: How the Personal Became the Professional,” hosted by the AIA Chicago Foundation. Heidi will talk about the meaning and purpose she has found in designing for vulnerable, and often overlooked, populations. This work has served as the basis of her practice for the past…
DetailsOn Monday, March 22nd from 12:00-1:00pm, Jane will present “This is Home; Making Home in Affordable Senior Living Communities,” hosted by the AIA Chicago Design for Aging committee. The presentation will share Jane’s “This is Home” project, an exploration of the ethereal idea of home (what feels like home) and how that relates to a…
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