Modern Firehouse

Built in 1899 as Engine Company 86, this Landmark building was the oldest surviving framed firehouse in Chicago. Typically, firehouses in Chicago were demolished in the 1930s and replaced with brick buildings; therefore, this iconic structure is unique to Chicago. Instead of being demolished, it was decommissioned in 1932 and later converted into a residence.

Our scope for this project consisted of the restoration of the interiors, new floorplan layouts, and the addition of a luxury master suite. In addition, a steel spiral staircase was custom fabricated to reinvigorate this space and acknowledge the building’s originality while maintaining its accredited Landmark status.