Basecamp SFH
Chicago, USA

Creating a new community from scratch – that was the challenge facing architects Pappageorge Haymes Partners in designing the Basecamp SFH development in Chicago. The 48 new homes, situated next to the historic Old Irving Park, needed to be suitable for small families, priced accessibly, and offer modern living while respecting the architectural history of the surrounding area. The solution was to design houses with familiar and classic exteriors, but with detailing and interiors suited to today’s lifestyle. Outside, featuring landscaped yards and wide front porches, each house showcases different external details to give the impression of organic growth and variety, rather than a standard identikit development. Inside, the design treats natural light as a priority, with open-plan first floors, and high ‘cathedral’ ceilings. The sophisticated and neutral finishes are ready for owners to make their own.

Architect: Pappageorge Haymes Partners
pappageorgehaymes.com

Project address
3700 N. Milwaukee Ave.
IL 60641 Chicago, USA
Date of completion: 2017