1721 W. Chicago Ave interior redesign
06.2025
For this project, I identified a commercial property listed for lease that showed strong potential for adaptive reuse. I evaluated its structural layout, location, and market context, envisioning how it could be remodeled to support a new business concept. The process involved developing an initial plan for spatial flow, customer experience, and brand alignment, while considering practical factors such as building systems, code compliance, and budget feasibility.
The property was previously operated as an ice cream shop, making it well-suited for a café in terms of zoning and existing infrastructure. With adequate power and water already in place, as well as updated mechanicals and a newly renovated storefront, the space offered a strong foundation for the proposed concept. Its location along a busy commercial corridor in West Town further reinforced its potential, surrounded by established neighborhood staples and consistent foot traffic.
