Citation of Merit

• Division: Residential
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Architect: Booth Hansen
• Client: Paul and Susan Zucker
• General contractor: Paul Zucker
• Consultants: Robert L. Miller Associates

Overview

The client acquired a derelict industrial building that was constructed between 1920 and 1930; he converted the space into a primary residence/business center. Originally a single story poultry processing plant, the 3,200-square-feet building was expanded to 8,200 square feet and raised two floors. The strength of the original structure was utilized to install a 40-feet lap pool on the second floor. A strong sense of order was given to the pre-existing space by establishing a central, columnlined corridor. Original concrete ceilings were preserved, concrete floor slabs, window and door dimensions were scaled to compliment the original factory space. There's a nice contrast between what was added and what remains," a juror commented.