Island Terrace Apartments, Chicago, IL

September 20, 2023

Island Terrace is an existing 21 story, 240-unit affordable apartment building in the Woodlawn Neighborhood providing 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units for a variety of family sizes. The building was originally designed by architect John Moutoussamy of Dubin, Dubin, Black and Mountoussamy who was one of the first African-American architects to become partner at a…

Belray Apartments, Chicago, IL

July 8, 2022

Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Belray Apartments was originally designed by Dennis Langley of Weese Langley Weese Architects in 1920s. The four-story brick building was acquired by Mercy Housing in 1999 and transformed into a supportive housing complex for single adults experiencing homelessness. Rehabilitation of the existing 70-unit SRO includes reconfiguring resident and employee services…

43 Green Phase II, Chicago, IL

July 1, 2022

43 Green is a transit-oriented development (TOD) comprised of a multiphase, mixed-use, residential and commercial project anchored by the 43rd Street Green Line station. The combined development will directly invest over $100 million in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The project is led by a joint venture between P3 Markets,…

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos (CTU) Immigrants Welcoming Center, Chicago, IL

May 9, 2022

CTU Immigrants Welcoming Center Rendering Exterior

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos (United Workers’ Center) is a grassroots member-led community organizing group and worker center serving Chicago’s southeast side and south suburbs. CTU strives to build immigrant and worker power, by providing advocacy and support to stabilize low-income immigrant communities and communities of color. CTU Immigrants Welcoming Center is the gut renovation of…

Heiwa Terrace, Chicago, IL

April 2, 2022

Located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Heiwa Terrace is a 204-unit residential development that provides subsidized housing for seniors and disabled persons. This project included substantial renovations and reconfigurations to the existing structure, making the residential units, common areas, and offices bright and contemporary. Most of the ground floor was reconfigured to provide better circulation, more…

2018 Year In Review

January 1, 2019

2018 was a year full of accomplishments and success for LBBA—here are the highlights. Peter Landon, Jeff Bone, and Catherine Baker Named in Chicago Tribune Chicagoans of the Year 2018 Read More Peter Landon Received AIA Chicago’s Lifetime Achievement Award at Designight Read More New Office + New Principals Read More Tierra Linda Featuring the…