Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Step inside two of Chicago’s most extraordinary industrial conversions: illustrious spaces where historic grit has been reimagined into sculptural, design-forward living. In this episode of Open House: Chicago, we join host Cortney Hall — along with Carrie McCormick and Ben Cohen — in exploring a refined West Loop penthouse and a cinematic artist’s studio-residence in McKinley Park.
Our first stop is the top-floor penthouse at 14 N Peoria , 6H-7H: a former plumbing supply warehouse transformed into a sumptuous, multi-level residence. Featuring original exposed brick, 12-foot ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and a stunning dual-chef kitchen, this 5,100-square-foot home blends industrial bones with high-end finishes. A standout detail is the fabric-wrapped walls by Ralph Lauren, creating warmth and acoustical softness. The private 1,200-square-foot rooftop terrace, designed by renowned landscape architect Scott Byron, includes multiple lounge zones, a dining area, and a fire pit; and offers a rare outdoor space in the heart of the West Loop.
After that, we head to 3845 S Winchester Ave in McKinley Park, where artist and designer Lonney White has reinvented a 1920s bow-truss warehouse into a live/work residence known as “The Batcave.” Beyond its minimalist monastic entry, the 7,395-square-foot, 3-bedroom home opens into a cinematic interior that fuses art, architecture, and mood into a unique design aesthetic. (White custom-designed nearly every element, from the floating wood staircase and sculptural furniture to vintage light fixtures.) A glass-encased 1971 Buick Riviera anchors the space like a conceptual sculpture while natural light filters in through skylights and clerestory windows, thus softening the industrial volume with serenity and warmth.
Moreover, throughout the episode, interior designer Sonal Gandhi of Curated by SG offers insights into making modern interiors livable, including how to use vintage furniture as hidden storage to blend utility and aesthetics without sacrificing character.
Overall, these innovative and creative sanctuaries reveal how Chicago’s industrial legacy has evolved into something singularly graceful and ideal for contemporary lifestyles.
What was your favorite design feature in this week's episode of Open House: Chicago? Let's chat in the comments below!
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Step inside two of Chicago’s most extraordinary industrial conversions: illustrious spaces where historic grit has been reimagined into sculptural, design-forward living. In this episode of Open House: Chicago, we join host Cortney Hall — along with Carrie McCormick and Ben Cohen — in exploring a refined West Loop penthouse and a cinematic artist’s studio-residence in McKinley Park.
Our first stop is the top-floor penthouse at 14 N Peoria , 6H-7H: a former plumbing supply warehouse transformed into a sumptuous, multi-level residence. Featuring original exposed brick, 12-foot ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and a stunning dual-chef kitchen, this 5,100-square-foot home blends industrial bones with high-end finishes. A standout detail is the fabric-wrapped walls by Ralph Lauren, creating warmth and acoustical softness. The private 1,200-square-foot rooftop terrace, designed by renowned landscape architect Scott Byron, includes multiple lounge zones, a dining area, and a fire pit; and offers a rare outdoor space in the heart of the West Loop.
After that, we head to 3845 S Winchester Ave in McKinley Park, where artist and designer Lonney White has reinvented a 1920s bow-truss warehouse into a live/work residence known as “The Batcave.” Beyond its minimalist monastic entry, the 7,395-square-foot, 3-bedroom home opens into a cinematic interior that fuses art, architecture, and mood into a unique design aesthetic. (White custom-designed nearly every element, from the floating wood staircase and sculptural furniture to vintage light fixtures.) A glass-encased 1971 Buick Riviera anchors the space like a conceptual sculpture while natural light filters in through skylights and clerestory windows, thus softening the industrial volume with serenity and warmth.
Moreover, throughout the episode, interior designer Sonal Gandhi of Curated by SG offers insights into making modern interiors livable, including how to use vintage furniture as hidden storage to blend utility and aesthetics without sacrificing character.
Overall, these innovative and creative sanctuaries reveal how Chicago’s industrial legacy has evolved into something singularly graceful and ideal for contemporary lifestyles.
What was your favorite design feature in this week's episode of Open House: Chicago? Let's chat in the comments below!
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Open House TV INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2T0aorL
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