Project posted by DII Architecture

SMITH Kitchen

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Location

Prospect Heights, Illinois

Year

2016

Structure

House (Single Residence)

Style

Modern

A look back to the more functional side of the kitchen. The skylights puncture the ceiling & cast natural light through-out the day. Eco-resin partitions & doors add a special secondary element. Photos by: Black Olive Photographic

Floor plan showing the extent of the remodel/program & corresponding camera shots w/ numbers.

Here is an exploded diagram highlighting key features of the project.

The waterfall counter creates a space for guests/stools. The River White granite also continues up as a full slab backsplash behind the induction cooktop. Photos by: Black Olive Photographic

Window & skylight become the same. Similarly, the grey oak cascades down from the ceiling to the upper cabinets & east wall. Photos by: Black Olive Photographic

The under counter drawer microwave & glimmering pendants pop in this shot. Photos by: Black Olive Photographic

Cabinets climb the new lofted space. A large niche is carved out as a display area. Photos by: Black Olive Photographic

ET2 16" pendant light. Photo by: Black Olive Photographic

A look into the adjacent living room sitting area. An efficient gas insert was added w/ a blower. Photo by: Black Olive Photographic

Here is an overall perspective of the doubled living room & foyer. Photo by: Black Olive Photographic

A new wine bar w/ walnut butcher block & led strip lighting. Photo by: Black Olive Photographic

The powder room is at the core of the remodel. It features marble mosaic, a custom mirror, & translucent onyx counter/sink. Photo by: Black Olive Photographic

The strand-woven bamboo stretches up the wall & swings overhead; concealing lighting & an exhaust fan. An eco-flush Toto toilet is also featured. Photo by: Black Olive Photographic

Here is a look at a before shot w/ a few demo holes:)

Another before image w/ the vintage 90's oak;)

Details

Square Feet

1000

Partial Baths

Credits

Posted by

DII Architecture

Architect

DII Architecture

Interior Design

DII Architecture

Builder

Construction People Corp.

Photographer

Black Olive Photographic

Publications

Chicago Home Magazine

From DII Architecture

This project was carved out of a 1979 ranch with a fairly open floor plan. However, the kitchen was long & compressed with a closed off formal dining room. The clients wanted a professional, high functioning kitchen with an abundance of space, storage, & light. They also missed the soaring height & feeling of their loft from 10 years prior. The initial goal was to open & combine three spaces; kitchen, dining, and eating area.
Two main walls were demo’d and all door jambs, partitions, etc. were opened. Four triple lvl beams were inserted in the floor & bordering ceiling. A full span vaulted ceiling was raised, subtly connecting the spaces. Ridge beam and top plate straps were also installed to counter compression and thrust. The new cathedral ceiling wraps over & down the east wall. This was in an effort to have the space communicate horizontally & vertically. Skylights, windows, and a patio door puncture this skin allowing direct morning light & ambient afternoon/evening lighting. Material features include strand-woven bamboo flooring, gun metal blue cabinets, river white granite, grey oak ceiling/wall planks, and translucent eco-resin partitions & doors. The final space feels like a back-lit geode; interior architecture cut out of the ranch volume.

Prospect Heights, IL Completed 2015 1000 square feet
Architect & Design/Builder: DII Architecture www.designinsightinc.com
GC: Construction People Corp.
Drafters/Renderers: Workus Studio, LLC
Photographer: Black Olive Photographic