Koo

Firm Profile

KOO is a Chicago-based architecture, interior design, and urban planning firm that is dedicated to creating buildings and interior environments with a unique identity for each project. Our work focuses on crafting space and atmosphere, while embracing the new, temporal, and experimental in a way that is mindful of the technical rigors that experimentation requires. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and a member of the US Green Building Council, KOO is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable design solutions that exceed our clients' expectations.

Services

At KOO, we offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of the design and construction process. Our services include:

• Architecture: Our architecture services cover everything from feasibility studies and entitlements to design development and construction documentation. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their vision is realized in a way that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Interior Design: Our interior design services include programming, space planning, interior architecture, furniture, fixture and equipment selection, finish selection, and custom hospitality design and specifications. We are experts at creating interior environments that are both beautiful and functional.
• Urban Design and Urban Planning: Our urban design and planning services include phasing, site planning, community engagement, zoning analysis, existing conditions analysis, and sustainable design. We are committed to creating sustainable, livable communities that meet the needs of our clients and the communities they serve.
• Sustainable Design: Our sustainable design services include LEED design and certification, LEED ND, LEED Midrise, Enterprise Green Communities, Net-Zero and Net-Zero Ready. We are committed to creating design solutions that are environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable.

Projects

At KOO, we have extensive experience in a wide range of project types, including:

• Hospitality: From boutique hotels to large resorts, we have the expertise to create hospitality environments that are both functional and beautiful.
• Residential: From high-end apartments to single-family homes, we have the expertise to create residential environments that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Education: From K-12 schools to universities, we have the expertise to create educational environments that are conducive to learning.
• Preservation: From historic buildings to cultural landmarks, we have the expertise to preserve and restore historic buildings and landmarks.
• Urban Design: From urban planning to site planning, we have the expertise to create sustainable, livable communities.
• Renovation and Adaptive Reuse: From historic buildings to modern structures, we have the expertise to renovate and adapt buildings for new uses.
• Civic: From community centers to government buildings, we have the expertise to create civic buildings that serve the needs of the communities they serve.
• Workplace: From corporate offices to co-working spaces, we have the expertise to create workplace environments that are functional and aesthetically pleasing.

People

At KOO, our talented architects and interior designers all participate in design thinking. Our collaborative studio environment allows all members of the staff to contribute ideas and inspiration for projects, ensuring that the creativity and dedication of each person is fundamental to the success of our projects. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable design solutions that exceed our clients' expectations.