Private Residence Winner

This fine example of post-World War II modern design was originally designed by famed Chicago architect Edward Dart. In 2006, Myefski Architects were commissioned to renovate 2,795 square feet of the home, which in turn received two historic preservation awards. Another addition is this Citation of Merit-winning 1,545 feet added in 2009. It includes a new master suite, roof terrace, stairs and a mother-in-law suite--all constructed while abiding by Historic Preservation guidelines. "They did a really good job of replicating," one juror said. The addition was sensitive to the original architecture of the house while creating the dramatic effect the client desired, with rooms which seem to float in mid-air and reach for the trees, giving it its nickname the "Treehouse." The architect designed a cantilevered mother-in-law suite to fulfill the client's request for a covered porch on the first floor. "It's a sensitive remodeling to the Ed Dart house," said another juror, "integrating the new material to match the existing materials."

Category

Small Project Structures

Architect

MYEFSKI ARCHITECTS, INC.

General contractor

S.J. BACIK CONSTRUCTION

Cost

$400,000

Location

Highland Park, IL, USA

Year completed

2009