Small Scale Project
Winner
Ron & Sue Waldron
Ron & Sue Waldron created two inspiring landscapes in their front and back yards. Typical of many Chicago bungalows, the Waldron’s front yard initially consisted of yews and grass. Not satisfied with the norm, the couple removed the yews and incorporated a raised bed garden of annuals and perennials, the focal point being an evergreen that in the spring produces pink pine cones. Walk into the backyard and one enters into a quiet and peaceful retreat. The Waldron’s transformed a once dreary backyard of concrete and gravel into a lush green space complete with three water gardens. The couple designed and executed both gardens.
Honorable Mention
Rose Blouin
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Winner
Livia & Edward Villarreal
After living in the home for twelve years, the Villarreals decided to undertake the task of reopening the enclosed back porch, which originally had been a wall of windows. They had hoped to find original windows under the boards covering the porch’s exterior, but found nothing but insulation and the existing framing. The new windows were modeled after existing windows in the home that feature an intricate and unusual muntin pattern on the upper sash of the window.
Winner
Laurette & Richard Concaildi
The Concaildi’s created an exquisite and functional upstairs living area by adding four modest dormers to the east and west side of their Chicago bungalow.
With thoughts of Laurie’s grandmother’s home steering the vision, the couple used period finishes and details, including lathe and plaster, oak flooring and hand crafted arts and crafts lighting by a local Roycroft artisan. Light and shadow play wonderfully from the artfully sculpted plaster arches in the two bedrooms. The oversized bathroom features period details such as subway and hexagon tile and a period claw foot
Honorable mention
Eddie & Wendy Lakin
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As a professional chef, Eddie Lakin wanted to design a kitchen that could offer ease of workability within the existing footprint of his 1919 bungalow kitchen. The Lakins chose to incorporate many modern conveniences, but offset those with vintage elements such as a subway tile backsplash, a farmhouse style sink, hexagon tile flooring and period cabinetry.
Winner
Terry Collins & Robynn Upton
Terry Collins & Robynn Upton wanted to go backwards in time instead of updating the kitchen to reflect current styles and trends. They inherited a kitchen designed in the 1970s, and after much research they felt that the working organization of the original bungalow kitchen was quite efficient. The project began by gutting the entire existing kitchen except for the original woodwork and maple floor, which were restored. To replace the lost upper cabinetry, the couple reestablished their pantry and introduced a Hoosier cabinet. They finished the kitchen with a salvaged original bungalow kitchen sink, vintage stove, vintage refrigerator and period lighting.
Honorable mention
Michael F. Williams & Karen Burke
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Winner
Jason Froberg & Siu Ling Martinez
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Honorable mentions
Darren Urbaszewski
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