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. | | | Location | Evanston, Illinois | | Design | 2003-2004 | | Construction | 2004-2005 | | Design Principal | Ann F. Clark | | Project Team | Lane Fowlie | | | Erin Bahrke | | General Contractor | Fricano Construction Company | | Structural Engineer | Hutter Trankina | | Photography | Linda Oyama Bryan | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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