A renovation was undertaken for a 1960's Chicago
condominium penthouse kitchen that was dark, cluttered, and
isolated from the rest of the apartment. To satisfy the couple's
disparate stylistic tastes, traditional design features and
period ornament were matched with sleek and uncluttered modern
detailing.
Although the room size could not be increased, a simple reallocation
of space made it feel larger, creating a more efficient work
environment. By opening the kitchen to the dining room with
new leaded glass doors, the space was given a formal connection
to other parts of the residence and gained much needed natural
daylight. Custom millwork allows the limited space to be fully
utilized, and special accessories and trims were designed
to meet the clients' particular storage and aesthetic requirements.
Steven J. Suski, Director of Design at Hahn Lougee and
Associates at the time of his work on this project |