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Acoustics were the most challenging aspect of the project. "We met with many recording studios and found that there really is no one way to design recording spaces," Jackson says. "Everything from the proportion and form of the space to the materials and details all effect acoustic performance. We designed the recording spaces based on the ratio of the golden section 1:1.61 and angled walls to eliminate reflections. All of the windows needed to be two layers of glass with different thickness and a minimum two-inch airspace for soundproofing."
"It was a design priority that any modern interventions had an articulate edge or gap against the existing space," says Shively. As a result, he designed a subtle gap between the exposed beam ceiling and the existing walls. The living room also features a Gus* Modern sofa and Adrian Pearsall coffee table.
Chicago Net Positive Home (Kipnis Architecture + Planning)
Built for the owners of Uncommon Ground—a pair of cafés, one of which boasts an organic rooftop garden—this 2,900-square-foot home boasts an array of sustainable design features, from custom cabinetry made from insect-damaged wood to a treehouse-style study wrapped in reclaimed barn wood.
Downstairs, century-old subway tile and copper windows keep the new kitchen gritty; it gained a stainless-steel island, new appliances, and a wall of IKEA storage.
Wherever possible, Shively looked to work with local craftsmen. For example, all of the cabinetry was made by Lambright Woodworking, an Amish company in Indiana, and custom doors and trim were made by Jarzab Construction, a team of local Polish carpenters.
The open two-story space was still very much a tabula rasa, and appeared larger than its 2,400 square feet.
The traditional massing masks a super-performing house, built to last for centuries.
Photo by: Eric Hausman Photography
Like the communal spaces, the bedroom features a shining subway tile wall.
