Linc designed it and built it himself in his shop with Owl Lumber and Home Things.
The garage was converted into a detached rec room and a new pool was added complete with outdoor shower, concrete pavers, ipe wood wall and a limestone surround.įeatures a custom 10’ live edge white oak table. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, removing the roof overhang, adding vertical siding and painting the structure black. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut.
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The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. The architect and client collaboration strived to achieve modern, clean spaces playfully interjecting rustic elements throughout the home.
Energy efficient materials along with reclaimed architectural wood details were seamlessly integrated, adding sustainable design elements to this transitional design. The client, who also specializes in residential interiors, had a vision of ‘transitional’ style for the home, marrying clean and contemporary elements with touches of antique charm.
The residence opens up to the outdoor living and views from multiple spaces and visually connects interior spaces in the inner court.
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Custom-made and available in countless shapes, all of which are securely sealed shut, our picture windows can completely refresh your daily point of view, especially in spaces featuring high ceilings. The overall floor plan design centers on maximizing the views, while extensive glazing is carefully placed to frame and enhance them. Bring breathtaking views and plenty of natural light into the heart of your home with Window Worlds picture windows. Structural considerations required a more extensive tear down, however the clients wanted the entire remodel design kept intact, essentially recreating much of the existing home. Caulk around the exterior of the window with an exterior caulk.Conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. A picture window is a stationary window, which means it doesn’t open. Reattach trim on the interior of the home. This will insure your windows are energy efficient. Stuff remaining gaps with fiberglass insulation on all sides of window. Secure shims in place to hold window in proper position. Each window is exceptionally crafted to be durable and has a limited lifetime warranty. Optional Low-E glass provides energy savings keeping your home more comfortable all year long. Screw or nail the window into place temporarily. Our picture windows come in a variety of colors and optional grid designs and can easily be combined with operable windows to create a custom look. Slide shims as needed to bring the window to the correct position. This is critical for the window to function properly. Insert window into opening and check to make sure it sits level, plumb and square.
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Install metal flashing in top corners to prevent moisture from entering. Place the window in the opening, making sure the window will fit when squared.Ĭut any enlargements needed to fit window. Verify the new picture window will fit in the existing opening. Take a cat's claw and remove the nails securing the window into place.Ĭarefully remove the old window from the wall. Again, cause as little damage as possible as you will reinstall the siding. Expose the nails and pull out, setting the siding aside. Go outside and carefully remove any siding in the way of the windows. Cut along the edge of the window with a utility knife to break the seal of caulk or paint.
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