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Architect Visit: Wheeler Kearns in Chicago

From Julie

Wheeler Kearns in Chicago recently completed a dramatic overhaul of an 1870s Victorian house located in a landmark district of the city. Although exterior changes were restricted by landmark guidelines, the interior underwent a complete gut renovation. The architects brought light and air into the newly opened space, creating a central, two-story volume containing the kitchen and baths, lit by a series of skylights. Large French doors at the south-facing rear extend the living space into the garden and provide natural light and views deep within the house. Photography by Monica Rosello.

Above: The landing extends to become the kitchen counter.


September 28, 2009

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Can anyone tell mewhere I can find an external light fitting like the one shown in this post?

posted by Anna on 09/28/2009 at 04:45 am


Absolute perfection!

posted by Annie on 09/28/2009 at 07:16 am


i really like the white pendant light in the bedroom and the kitchen! Any Information on that?!

posted by mr.ungerer on 09/28/2009 at 07:50 am


nice reno. interiors could use just a pop of color. but i'd still love to move in.

posted by greybreaks on 09/28/2009 at 10:27 am


The landing extending to become the kitchen counter seems misguided. Why would you want to walk on the same surface where you prepared food?

posted by Cassie on 09/28/2009 at 02:16 pm


I would immediately move into this hous. The smooth lines and brightness convince me.

posted by Michaela on 09/28/2009 at 03:37 pm


LOOOOVE This project, it just goes to show you can take just about any structure and make it modern, clean and minimal inside.

posted by Tyler (plastolux) on 09/29/2009 at 01:52 pm


I love the color of the exterior front door! Can anyone tell me what color that is?

posted by Megan on 09/30/2009 at 11:29 am


The Eames molded plastic rocker shows black on the outside and white on the inside; was this painted? There doesn't seem to be an option to have it this way when ordering for Herman Miller.

posted by Thom on 10/20/2009 at 07:54 pm


I think the pendant light in bedroom is Lightyears Caravaggio Opal Pendant Light. You can find it from utility design's web page (co.uk).

posted by Kati on 11/04/2009 at 05:49 am


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