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Thoughtful architecture + interiors. Quiet luxury, timeless design, intentional living.

One room. Two remarkable views.The living room at Ravine Reimagined was positioned to capture two of the site’s greatest...
08/25/2026

One room. Two remarkable views.

The living room at Ravine Reimagined was positioned to capture two of the site’s greatest assets: the ravine to the south and Lake Michigan to the east.

To make the most of both, expansive Kolbe Windows & Doors VistaLuxe WD LINE windows wrap the room, opening the architecture to the landscape in two directions.

Thin sightlines and crisp, square detailing were essential. We wanted the windows to frame the views, not compete with them.

Because when the setting is this extraordinary, sometimes the best design move is simply getting out of the way.

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Architecture: Lisa Jaffe 
Interiors: ANDREA GOLDMAN 
Builder: wujcik_construction_group 
Windows: Kolbe Windows & Doors
Window Contractor: Assured Corporation 
Photography: Ryan McDonald 
Styling: darwin.fitz

Designed for face-to-face conversation.This kitchen island was designed around gathering. Rather than lining up stools a...
08/24/2026

Designed for face-to-face conversation.

This kitchen island was designed around gathering. Rather than lining up stools along one side, our clients wanted family and friends to be able to face one another, more like they would around a dining table.

A generous solid oak top creates that flexibility, with seating wrapping the end and room to add more when needed. Below, Imperial Danby stone and antique brass bring function, materiality, and detail to the everyday centerpiece of the kitchen.

Because an island can be more than a place to sit. It can be a place to connect.

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Project: Back to the Future
Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago
Architecture: Lisa Jaffe 
Interiors: Barbarella Marchesi 
Builder: Power Construction 
Photography: Tony Soluri 
Styling: Amanda Wolfson | Prop Stylist + Visual Merchandising Expert

When the work is custom, the standard needs to be clear.A control sample is an approved physical sample that establishes...
08/20/2026

When the work is custom, the standard needs to be clear.

A control sample is an approved physical sample that establishes the target for the finished work, giving everyone the same reference point for evaluating color, texture, movement, and sheen.

Here, our 12” x 12” approved blackened steel sample was held alongside the newly fabricated kitchen hood. The movement, body, highlights, and lowlights didn’t quite match.

With the control sample as our guide, the hood returned to the metalworker’s shop for further finishing. The final result was spot on.
Control samples turn expectations into something everyone can see, understand, and work toward. So what’s envisioned is what gets built.

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Moody by design.A powder room is the perfect place to lean into rich materials, texture, and a little drama.Honed Ocean ...
08/19/2026

Moody by design.

A powder room is the perfect place to lean into rich materials, texture, and a little drama.

Honed Ocean Blue stone from Marble & Granite Supply of IL, Inc. pairs with bison bricks from The Fine Line Tile Showroom to create a layered, tonal backdrop.

Nickel fixtures from KALLISTA and O C H R E bring contrast and just the right amount of glow.

Small space. Every detail considered.

Designed in collaboration with ANDREA GOLDMAN.

Follow Lisa Jaffe for more of the materials, details, and decisions behind our custom homes.

Architecture: Lisa Jaffe
Interiors: ANDREA GOLDMAN 
Photography: Ryan McDonald 
Styling: darwin.fitz

New construction doesn’t equate to custom.A truly custom home starts with the people who will live there.How you move th...
08/18/2026

New construction doesn’t equate to custom.

A truly custom home starts with the people who will live there.

How you move through your day. How you gather. What you value. Where you want to invest. Even the small details that make a home distinctly yours.

Our latest blog explores what it really means to build a custom home, the role of the architect, and why the process matters just as much as the finished result.

Read the full article at the link in our bio.

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A Change in Plan | Lincoln Park RenovationBefore the finishes, before the cabinetry, before the details, there was a com...
08/17/2026

A Change in Plan | Lincoln Park Renovation

Before the finishes, before the cabinetry, before the details, there was a completely different plan.

This full-floor Lincoln Park residence underwent a complete gut renovation, transforming a dated, fragmented apartment into a serene, light-filled home designed around art, openness, and flow.

In the kitchen, custom white oak cabinetry, integrated storage, stone surfaces, and carefully planned sightlines create a space that feels connected to the larger home rather than contained within it.

Swipe from before to demolition to installation to finished space. A reminder that sometimes the most important part of a renovation isn’t what you add. It’s what you rethink.

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Architecture: Lisa Jaffe 
Builder: T&T Construction
Photography: Tony Soluri (after photos)

Not every memorable moment is filled with laughter and activity.Sometimes it’s the quiet moments that stay with you long...
08/14/2026

Not every memorable moment is filled with laughter and activity.

Sometimes it’s the quiet moments that stay with you longest.

A peaceful morning coffee in the pool house before everyone else wakes up. A thoughtfully designed powder room that offers a small moment of calm and delight. An afternoon nap on a cozy daybed with a favorite book as the rest of the house hums in the background.

The most meaningful homes aren’t designed only for gathering. They’re also designed for retreat, reflection, and simply being still.

At Pure Michigaas, we created spaces for both.

If these are the kinds of moments you want your home to inspire, we’d love to help bring that vision to life.

Project: Pure Michigaas
Location: Harbor Country, Michigan
Architect: Lisa Jaffe 
GC: Dunes Development

Budget-conscious. Design-forward.Simple materials, carefully considered. A carpet runner, wood treads, clean walls, and ...
08/13/2026

Budget-conscious. Design-forward.

Simple materials, carefully considered. A carpet runner, wood treads, clean walls, and a streamlined handrail prove that thoughtful design has less to do with a price tag and more to do with the decisions behind it.

Good design is knowing where to spend, where to save, and how to make it all feel intentional.

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