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Goodsell Residence

The owners of this late 19th century brick cottage in the East Village neighborhood of Chicago wished to add a family room and master bedroom suite. Light as well as openness to the landscaped garden were among their chief design requirements.

Our intent was to make a kind of secret addition that did not affect the street presence. The result is a contemporary riff on the historic bungalow. Parklex cladding and an industrial looking aluminum roof with concealed gutters produce a very crisp form and contrasts well with the naturalistic landscaping that surrounds the house.

The family room occupies the main floor of the addition. Here we added a large three-panel window and designed a light box in what would have typically been a solid corner of the room. We also extended the concrete hearth/window seat into the garden where it holds an outside grill. By doing this we provided the homeowners with the light and openness to the garden that they desired.

Award: AIA Chicago, Small Project Awards, Citation of Merit, 2011

Photography: Kate Roth Photography

 

  • Scope: Residential
  • Date: 24.04.2014
  • Email: info@desalvoflorian.com
  • Photography: Kate Roth Photography
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