Projects

Every project is unique, but all are united by our pursuit of creating meaningful architecture.

/ ADAPTIVE REUSE
We use design to preserve history and create future.

Street view of an industrial-style building with brick façade, large windows, and three glass structures on the rooftop. Three black cars are parked in front.

1516 W CARROLL AVE

WEST LOOP, CHICAGO, IL

1516 W CARROLL AVE - PHASE I

WEST LOOP, CHICAGO, IL

Illustration of a building labeled 'Maafa Center' with large windows and surrounded by trees and a black fence.

MAAFA CENTER FOR ARTS AND ACTIVISM

WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO, IL

CONSTRUCTION COMPELTE 2026

/ COMMUNITY
We use design to show people their super power

Chicago African Heritage Hut

AFRICAN HERITAGE HUT

NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO, IL

Outdoor community installation with wooden structures and colorful panels, people gathered and interacting, set on grass with trees and buildings in background.

STONE TEMPLE STORY TELLING SUKKAH

NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO, IL

/ HEALTH CARE
We use design to help increase life expectancy

Modern building facade with large glass windows showing interior with a staircase and several people; decorative wall art visible inside.

SANKOFA VILLAGE WELLNESS CENTER

WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO, IL

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE 2025

Modern building with green and blue facade, sidewalk, people walking, tree, and cloudy sky.

BELOVED COMMUNITY FAMILY WELLNESS

ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO, IL

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE 2026

/ EDUCATION
We use design to empower our future leaders.

Architectural model of a park with a soccer field, surrounding buildings, trees, and pathways.

ITAV LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MASTER PLAN

BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO, IL

Children playing outside a school building with colorful wall designs and a blue playground.

NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHICAGO, IL

Brick school building with entrance, labeled "Village Leadership Academy," surrounded by greenery and a black metal fence.

ITAV LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - PHASE I

BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO, IL

/ BUSINESS
We use design to bring clarity, function, and identity to your business

Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, contemporary light fixtures, and a decorative flower arrangement on a rustic table.

MAXWELL TRADING RESTAURANT

WEST LOOP, CHICAGO, IL

TEST KITCHEN & CREATIVE STUDIO

WEST LOOP, CHICAGO, IL

MIRA SUSHI RESTAURANT

CHINATOWN, CHICAGO, IL

/ OFFICE
We use design to create workspaces that inspire focus and collaboration

Interior of a gym with exercise equipment, including stationary bikes, kettlebells, dumbbells, and resistance bands, against a brick wall. Large ceiling lights and an exit sign are visible.

MACON CONSTRUCTION - OFFICE HQ

CHICAGO, IL

Office interior sketch showing a spacious, open-designed workspace with desks, chairs, and a few potted plants.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE OFFICE HQ

BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO, IL

/ RESIDENTIAL
We use design to bring you home

Modern dark blue house with wooden accents and large windows surrounded by bare trees and snow.

LAKE MICHIGAN CABIN ADDITION

BRIDGMAN, MI

Modern lobby with brick walls, black tile floor, wooden benches, and chairs. Three people are present, one using a laptop. Potted plants near a window.

EVANSTON MULTI-FAMILY AMENITIES

EVANSTON, IL

A blurred person sits in front of a wooden shoe cabinet with arched niches containing various shoes and decorative items, including plants and a vase.

LINCOLN PARK CONDO REMODEL

CHICAGO, IL

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, round dining table with wooden chairs, and a large vase with greenery on the table.

ORLAND PARK HOUSE REMODEL

ORLAND PARK, IL

A modern residential street scene featuring a row of contemporary houses with unique architectural designs. People are seen interacting outside the houses, and two children play on a grassy area in the foreground. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and trees with green leaves frame the image.

MISSING MIDDLE MOVEMENT

CHICAGO, IL

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1100 W Cermak Rd, #522

Chicago, IL 60608

office@convergearchitecture.com

(815) 535-1071