SK1N / Lincoln Park Residence / Chicago

For the exterior cladding of this house, the architect (Jean Dufresne) sought to pay tribute to Chicago’s architectural tradition. He selected a refined combination of limestone and Sk1n VTB tiles—materials that lend the home a sense of solidity and timelessness. The warm, natural texture of Sk1n VTB blends seamlessly with the home’s clean facade palette, which is accented by dark metal elements that add a contemporary edge. “We wanted to strike a balance between innovation and historical memory,” Dufresne explains. S.Anselmo’s materials helped emphasize that duality, creating a surface that feels both tactile and elegant, engaging in a quiet dialogue with its urban surroundings.