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A
1,600 s.f. addition and renovation to a modest two
story single family home for a family of four. The
challenge was creating an identity for the home that
had little original architectural character.
The clients hoped to achieve generous living space
and better flow with a kitchen open to a family
room. A breakfast room contiguous to the kitchen
takes advantage of southwest exposure and the
additional half lot that the home sat on, but did
not optimally utilize. Solid walls were placed
strategically to allow for privacy from the street
and neighbors while offering full view of the yard.
It was also important to the clients to fit into the
neighborhood and in this effort the roof line was
carefully considered so as not to be the tallest
house on the block.
The exterior of the home is a combination of brick
(all of the original brick was removed and replaced
due to original faulty construction) and stucco. The
stucco lightens up the rear of the house and offers
a sunny color to the garden even on an overcast day.
Rain chains were incorporated at the breakfast room
addition in lieu of traditional downspouts to
maintain the integrity of the deep overhanging
eaves.
A simple limestone backsplash highlights the dark
stained kitchen cabinetry giving the kitchen more of
a furniture look as a backdrop for the family room.
The breakfast room also incorporates built-ins of
the same stained wood providing
generous home office space. |
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| Location |
Evanston, Illinois |
| Design |
2003-2004 |
| Construction |
2004-2005 |
| Design
Principal |
Ann F. Clark |
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Project Team |
Lane Fowlie |
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Erin Bahrke |
| General
Contractor |
Fricano
Construction Company |
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Structural Engineer |
Hutter
Trankina |
| Photography |
Linda Oyama Bryan |
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