Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Leavitt House I, Chicago, IL

Completed Spring 2008

Consultants:  Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures, Solar - Solar Service, Inc., Geo-thermal - TDH Mechanical

Sustainable highlights:  Geo thermal heating and cooling, solar thermal hot water, radiant floors throughout, recycled building, rooftop rainwater cistern, siding milled from existing buildings salvaged joists.

The adaptive re-use of this mixed-use building arose from the client's desire to build a single family residence in the city for their growing family.  The building footprint was reduced with a cantilevered master suite to maximize the yard.  With an abundance of cubic feet to work with, two story spaces were carved from the existing building to bring light deep into the building and create an open plan.  The floor plan itself radiates from the kitchen core of the home, a gesture to the client's love of entertaining and cooking, and his previous experience as a chef.