Excellence in Architecture Winner

Pool House

“We would like to add a family room, indoor pool with spa to our home and not impact our view of the landscape or ravine.”  Constructing a pool in a glass box attached to an art deco residence was the challenge.  A glass and masonry box, connecting exterior and interior environments year round was the solution.

A glass storefront with changing geometry reflects the ornamentation of the original home.  Channel glass provides special definition and view corridors, both inside and out.  The pool is part of, and compliment to, the natural environment of the ravine and private patio area with a connection to the gardens and sculptures.  A green roof restricts rain water discharge to the ravine and fritted glass skylights provide diffuse light to the interior spaces.  The north wall gradually changes from brick to glass reflecting the natural land form of the ravine and increases connection to the private yard.

2008 AIA NEI Sponsors

Platinum
AMSCO Engineering
M.G. Welbel & Assoc.

Gold
Berg Engineering Consultants, Ltd.

Silver
20/10 Engineering Group, LLC
AVI Midwest
Degler Design, Inc.
Design Perspectives
Drucker Zajdel Structural Engineers
ECS Illinois, LLC
Eriksson Engineering Associates, Ltd.
Euclid Insurance
Illinois Brick Company
R. I. Johnson & Associates
Northfield Block Co.
W.B. Olson, Inc
Ragnar Benson Construction, LLC
The George Sollitt Construction Co.
W-T Engineering

Contributor
Aerotek Architecture & Engineering
Aucutts - A Robinson Brick Co.
Building Stone Products
City Five Development
Clay Products
McCluskey Engineering Corp.
Metro Design Associates, Inc.
RAMM Brick & Supply

We extend a special “Thank you!” to our new and returning 2008 sponsors. Sponsors enable AIA Northeast Illinois to provide many of the programs and events that are held during the year. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please call the chapter office at 630/527-8550.