Inaugural seminar will address general remodeling processes, specific Bungalow Association design guidelines, and City permitting procedures.
CHICAGO (March 26, 2002)- Continuing its commitment to helping homeowners with the restoration and acquisition of the thousands of Historic Chicago Bungalows throughout the city, the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association [HCBA] is introducing a new resource to help Bungalow owners and home buyers gain a better understanding of the design and planning process-a series of free seminars on home improvements. Sponsored by the Graham Foundation, it will consist of six talks given throughout the year at public libraries across the city.
"How to Work With an Architect and the HCBA Design Guidelines" will kick off the year-long series by introducing homeowners to remodeling and construction processes as well as providing information on how to work within the HCBA design guidelines to ensure that the distinctive architectural features and character of Historic Chicago Bungalows are preserved. A representative from the City of Chicago Department of Buildings will join architects to walk participants through the permit process involved in restoring a Historic Chicago Bungalow.
"The Graham Foundation seminar series is a natural addition to the host of benefits that the HCBA already makes available to members. Along with financing resources and vendor discounts, we can also provide homeowners with design and remodeling advice and information," said Charles Shanabruch, Executive Director of the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association.
In order to provide greater access for interested homeowners located throughout the city, each seminar during the year will be given at Northwest Side and South Side locations. The times and venues are:
Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 7-9 pm
Woodson Library, 9525 S Halsted, Chicago IL
Featuring: Scott Sonoc, AIA, of Sonoc Architects; Alan A. Madison, AIA, of
Alan Madison Architects; Pat Connors of the Department of Buildings
Thursday, April 4, 2002, 7-9 pm
Sulzer Library, 4455 N Lincoln, Chicago IL
Featuring: Scott Rappe, AIA, of Kuklinski & Rappe Architects; Rob Sierzega,
AIA, of Robert V. Sierzega Associates; Pat Connors of the Department of Buildings
Admission is free and open to the public.