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May 16, 2024
Jeff Klymson speaks at AIA Chicago CRAN Symposium
AIA Chicago hosts the CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Symposium, an event dedicated to the advancement of custom residential architecture and beyond. Jeff Klymson was one of 5 architects to speak about their perspectives and innovative ideas about the design process.
Mar 1, 2024
Speaking Architecture Reaches #1 on Amazon Bestseller List
Our book Speaking Architecture has made it to the top of the Amazon Bestseller list in the Architecture Project Management category. Many thanks to everyone who, directly or indirectly, has supported this guide to the architectural process and we hope it serves as a valuable tool for its readers in their construction journeys.
Dec 12, 2023
Jeff Klymson authors new book “Speaking Architecture: From Concept to Construction to Completion”
After a long process of writing and editing, Jeff Klymson's book Speaking Architecture: From Concept to Construction to Completion is now ready to give any prospective client, contractor, or student the confidence to effectively communicate through the language of architecture. The book goes on sale on Amazon in Dec.
Dec 8, 2023
Hallstar HQ wins 2023 Architecture MasterPrize
2023 Architecture Master Prize - Workplace Interior
Situated within an existing warehouse with 35’ ceilings, this new space for a growing Chicago company includes a new corporate office, laboratory, manufacturing area, and warehouse space for the production of their products.
Dec 8, 2023
Soldier Field project wins 2023 Architecture MasterPrize
2023 Architecture Master Prize - Residential Interior
Our intervention enables the homeowners to seamlessly navigate through the townhouse in an efficient layout; a transformation of a generic, developer-driven interior into a residential experience that reflects the detailed-oriented personalities of our client.
Dec 6, 2023
Honor HQ wins 2023 Architecture MasterPrize
2023 Architecture Master Prize - Honorable Mention Commercial Architecture
2023 Architecture Master Prize - Honorable Mention Other Architecture
This new project is an operations office that has been designed to embrace transparency and view, with a deep connection to site and place. The Massing of building has been designed to join the site, with a program and operational character of the project specific to this client.
Dec 2, 2023
Collective Office Makes Short List of Best Architects in Chicago by Home Builder Digest
We have recently been included in a short list of best architectural firms in Chicago by Home Builder Digest. We are honored to be a part of this list alongside the six other amazing firms. "Instead of just focusing on aesthetics, Collective Office goes deeper by considering lifestyles, work dynamics, and the specific details that set its clients apart."
Sep 29, 2023
Soldier Field House wins 2023 AIA Design Excellence Award
2023 AIA Chicago Design Excellence Merit Award
Soldier Field House wins Chicago AIA Design Excellence Merit Award. This project is exemplary for our practice in its minimal design and restrained palette. We are grateful to all involved for the realization of this special project.