Open and Honest

Cozy Home Designed by Eco-Friendly Architects in Evanston, IL

The client we worked with in Evanston, IL, who is an artist with mobility challenges said to us, “I want my home to adapt to me, I don’t want to adapt to my home anymore.” Their previous home was an uninspiring structure with narrow walkways, small bathrooms and a kitchen that was too tight, multiple floor transitions that were tripping hazards, and very few windows which created a dark environment and made the home feel disconnected from nature.

Luxury Interior Designer for Home Renovation

The owners’ desire for coziness and a love of midcentury modern art and architecture led to the creation of a brick, wood, and glass home defined by low-slung, close to the ground compositions of solid walls and floor-to-ceiling glass. We created views and connections to the exterior with large windows and tall ceilings clad in ash v-groove boards. We incorporated forward-thinking aging in place design strategies with generous walkways, zero thresholds, and an open kitchen where the family can cook together. Sustainable design features include tall triple-pane windows for deep daylighting, radiant heat set in concrete floors throughout the home with a salt and pepper finish, thick walls and roofs packed with high r-value insulation, and photovoltaic panels set upon a mid-century modern flat roof.

The owner came to us with a tapestry of ideas, and together, we created a simple and relaxed home fitting the client’s needs to be fully accessible, open to nature, light-filled, and inspiring.

Contact Elements Architectural Group in Oak Park, IL to request a consultation, or ask us a question.