Modern Redux
A bold makeover of a 1990s house makes geometry gorgeous
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The Great Escape
A lush penthouse retreat has the Merchandise Mart for a neighbor—and views that put urban life in perspective
Spring/Summer 2005 HOME Table of Contents
Features Modern Reduxby Gretchen WahlA 1990s house in Bucktown gets even more contemporary with a crisply geometric new look that proves block is beautiful. Natural Selectionproduced by Susan Victoria The prettiest new accessories for your home bring the outdoors in-with style. Above & Beyondby Joanne Trestrail Imaginative landscaping and creative design take urban rooftop decks … Read more
Grill Master
When Rick Bayless isn’t overseeing things at his famed Frontera Grill, he’s often making dinner for friends in his North Side back yard. Here, the chef—whose outdoor kitchen appears on his show, Mexico: One Plate at a Time, on PBS—talks about the joys of entertaining alfresco.
Glamour Grills
The sky’s the limit for luxurious outdoor kitchens with all the conveniences of the indoor kind—and then some
Color Theory
Terry Ledford, owner of White Attic, says a little in-hue-ition goes a long way.
Higher Society
A century-old building in a historic neighborhood gets a state-of-the-art terrace with all the comforts of home—and plenty of reasons for friends to relax and stay awhile.
Natural Selection
Feeling organic? Surround yourself with shapes and textures inspired by growing, chirping things
Upward Bound
A sculptural, spiral-in-a-square staircase.
Elegant Eye
Renowned interior designer Alessandra Branca opens part of her studio to sell fine furniture and antique accessories with a twist