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To allow more permeability, the fins can be rotated to a 90 degree angle, to maximum infiltration of natural light, useful during colder weather
To allow more permeability, the fins can be rotated to a 90 degree angle, to maximum infiltration of natural light, useful during colder weather
Oblique View of Kitchen: A Marble Backsplash Compliments Custom Wood Cabinetry.
Oblique View of Kitchen: A Marble Backsplash Compliments Custom Wood Cabinetry.
Oblique View of Front Facade: Hemlock Soffits and Cedar Carport Walls Complement a Limestone Entry
Oblique View of Front Facade: Hemlock Soffits and Cedar Carport Walls Complement a Limestone Entry
When envisioning the perfect home for their family, Kiley and Jim agreed that accessibility was paramount—access to the outdoors, and access for their daughters, Langley and Boelyn, who have special needs and rely on their wheelchairs to get around. After purchasing a narrow lot in Downers Grove, Illinois, the couple reached out to Chicago-based firm Kuklinski + Rappe Architects to design a residence that would serve their daughters, their son Huck, and their own various needs. Crafted to adapt to the family's lifestyle over the years, the home will provide lifelong health and happiness.
When envisioning the perfect home for their family, Kiley and Jim agreed that accessibility was paramount—access to the outdoors, and access for their daughters, Langley and Boelyn, who have special needs and rely on their wheelchairs to get around. After purchasing a narrow lot in Downers Grove, Illinois, the couple reached out to Chicago-based firm Kuklinski + Rappe Architects to design a residence that would serve their daughters, their son Huck, and their own various needs. Crafted to adapt to the family's lifestyle over the years, the home will provide lifelong health and happiness.
It feeds their backyard garden, which also features permeable paving rocks, a composting bin, and a surrounding fence made of knotty Western red cedar.
It feeds their backyard garden, which also features permeable paving rocks, a composting bin, and a surrounding fence made of knotty Western red cedar.
The permeable top floor allows greenery in to the home to spill out toward the neighborhood.
The permeable top floor allows greenery in to the home to spill out toward the neighborhood.
Consider realistic DIY limitations. If you’ve never delved into plumbing or electrical work before, a major renovation is usually not the right time to get started, as this type of work is best left to professionals. Even something as seemingly simple as demolition work can quickly become more complex if you are replacing plumbing or electrical fixtures.
Consider realistic DIY limitations. If you’ve never delved into plumbing or electrical work before, a major renovation is usually not the right time to get started, as this type of work is best left to professionals. Even something as seemingly simple as demolition work can quickly become more complex if you are replacing plumbing or electrical fixtures.
Hub of the House Studio remixes a Burbank dwelling’s dated kitchen and bathrooms with color, texture, and pitch-perfect storage.
Hub of the House Studio remixes a Burbank dwelling’s dated kitchen and bathrooms with color, texture, and pitch-perfect storage.
Jocie’s new office overlooks the ocean.
Jocie’s new office overlooks the ocean.
Green-painted custom cabinetry by Hub of the House Studio in the kitchen lends an elegant sensibility. The satin brass hardware was designed by Hub of the House Studio.
Green-painted custom cabinetry by Hub of the House Studio in the kitchen lends an elegant sensibility. The satin brass hardware was designed by Hub of the House Studio.