NERI RESIDENCE

Location - Chicago, IL

the challenge

It was originally 2 dwelling units building with shared basement floor. Our clients needed a bigger kitchen, more bedrooms for their growing boys, and more lights to the space.

the solution

We removed almost everything on both floors to make the space accommodate to our clients’ needs. With open floor concept, it brought so much natural light in to their living spaces. By moving all existing bedrooms from the 1st floor to 2nd floor, we were able to provide much spacious kitchen and dining area than they originally had.

DESIGN PROCESS

One of the challenges we faced in design process was working around with the structural post that supports 2nd floor. We decided to use steel post and beam, not only for the support strength, but also for aesthetic look that tied the 1st floor together. Pop of black and gold accents made a very nice contrast with white walls and ceiling to create modern space.

Photographer: Wayne Cable, John Kelly Architects