Burke Black Partners - Design / Build — Barbara Buenz

Keeping the Focus on the Architecture.

Burke Black Partners operates with a profound respect for the principles of modernist master Mies van der Rohe, particularly his defining dictum, “Less is More.” For them, architecture is not about adornment but about clarity, structure, and the honest expression of materials. They approached us not just for a website, but for a digital extension of their design philosophy — a platform that would be a calm, powerful backdrop for their work, letting the architecture itself command attention.

Where the work is the focus.

With Immersive, Full-Screen Project Galleries, the work is the hero. High-resolution images allow users to appreciate the fine details and craftsmanship of a River North Roof Deck, a Wicker Park Condominium or the leafy serenity of an Albany Park Home.

The Architect’s Eye and the Builder’s Hand.

Burke Black Partners as a rare find in Chicago’s architecture scene: a firm with the aesthetic sensibility of a top-tier designer and the pragmatic, problem-solving skills of a seasoned builder. It attracts discerning clients who are not just buying a design but investing in a perfectly realized vision.

“The bathroom is amazing, and none of our ideas would have worked if you had not pulled them all together and designed the perfect space. My hat is off to you for being both creative and technical. The most fantastic combination!!”

'My Bank. My Beat.'

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