In love with the open mid-century modern sensibility of their existing home and the secluded wooded lot, a Glencoe family renovates, desiring a layout that maintains a connection to nature with large expanses of glass, increases privacy for the family members and incorporates new building systems and green materials to improved energy efficiency.

In an area near the lake where tear downs are common, the modest home was expanded and updated while maintaining the original features that appealed most. The house remains a contemporary structure, still rooted in its late 50’s origin, but refreshed, and more open and welcoming than before.

Winner of an AIA Chicago Honor Design Award

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