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EcoBUILT | 631
Green GOOD DESIGN Award Winner
The Most Sustainable New Architecture
The client's inspiration was a modern interpretation of a Danish summer home. The typical summer homes are one and a half stories, with the second floor "hidden in the roof line". As with the homes found on the Danish coast, EcoBUILT | 631 is a one and a half story home. The second floor's ceiling are 14'-0" vaulted spaces defined by the roof. The owners sought a home allowing simple contemporary living, a forum to display their art collection, and an eco-friendly environment. The vast planes of glass can be "rolled back" allowing the lush landscaped court yard to become a part of the living spaces.
The client desired to express the planning of the home both in plan and elevation. The homes windows expressed both the location of the structure, and the use of the rooms in the home. The large spans of glass on the first floor are separated by columns which are connected to a perimeter beam structure that supports the entire second floor. The first floor operable windows designate second floor living spaces, while fixed windows represent utilitarian spaces for either baths or circulation. Contemporary materials are utilized to express the unique structure, and sustainable technologies implemented in the home. -
Tudor Place Residence
This elegant, custom English Tudor fulfills the owners’ dreams and high-lights the benefits of construction management services. Careful and meticulous attention to detail was the cornerstone of this beautiful home - from the custom carved fireplace surrounds, inlaid hardwood flooring, custom built-in media room equipment, to the tile and cabinetry. In addition, the home features many of CODA's EcoBUILD solutions including spray foam insulation and high efficiency variable speed furnaces. All aspects of the home from daily needs, formal entertaining, to long-term performance were researched and implemented. -
Ninth Street Residence
This French colonial home is located in the heart of Wilmette just blocks from Lake Michigan. The design of the home balances the formal living spaces with the private family spaces. The traditional formal staircase is replaced with a dramatic double height foyer with a barrel vault ceiling. The private staircase connects the private family areas of the basement, first floor, and second floor. Finely appointed details and amenities complete the style of this home. These amenities include the gourmet, professional-grade kitchen with exquisite maple cabinets, granite counters & backsplashes, masonry fireplaces throughout the home with marble hearths and surrounds, and vaulted ceilings in the second floor bedrooms. This twenty first century home also includes virtual data links in the home office, study, and each bedroom. -
Drury Lane Residence
These 'empty-nest' client were seeking a Cape Code inspired home that afforded them single floor living. All day to day amenities are on the main level including a secluded master suite - located off of the great room, light filled home office, and generous laundry room. The second floor remains exclusively for visiting guests and family. Cape Cod style is consistent with the use of this house the second floor is de-emphasized by being incorporated into the roof. Manipulating the traditional Cape Cod plan creates dramatic views and a secluded patio connected to the maser bedroom, great room, and family room. -
EcoBUILT | 1511 - 1517
This skillfully planned community is organized around driving and pedestrian courts maximizing landscaped yards and private courts and provide human scale and dramatic shadows. The open planning of the various 2 & 3 bedroom units offer such fine touches as generous natural light, contemporary kitchens, and private rooftop patios. Common residential materials, such as cedar siding and masonry, are blended in the facade connecting the twelve town homes to the neighborhood. The combination of the site plan and elevations allow the development to individually express itself while utilizing traditional residential materials. -
EcoBUILT | 1511 - 1517
This skillfully planned community is organized around driving and pedestrian courts maximizing landscaped yards and private courts and provide human scale and dramatic shadows. The open planning of the various 2 & 3 bedroom units offer such fine touches as generous natural light, contemporary kitchens, and private rooftop patios. Common residential materials, such as cedar siding and masonry, are blended in the facade connecting the twelve town homes to the neighborhood. The combination of the site plan and elevations allow the development to individually express itself while utilizing traditional residential materials.
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