This kitchen is in the home that won second place in Historic Renovation/Restoration (50 Years or Older), by Maison Birmingham with Brian Neeper Architecture, PC and Jessica Neeper Interiors. // Photography by Martin Vecchio
HISTORIC RENOVATION/RESTORATION (50 YEARS OR OLDER)
1st Place
Anahi Hollis Design
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
A 1910 brick Colonial was lovingly updated by restoring the original woodwork, repurposing materials, and bringing the home into the present. With limited square footage, creativity was needed to achieve an impactful kitchen featuring a restored Detroit-made Chrysler icebox. A glamorous first-floor powder room is the result of combining an unused rear staircase and coat closet. An antique dresser serves as a vanity, and the original soapstone from the kitchen was repurposed for the countertop and backsplash.
2nd Place
Maison Birmingham with Brian Neeper Architecture, PC/Jessica Neeper Interiors
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
3rd Place
CBI Design Professionals Inc. with Integrated Architectural Interiors
Photo by: Beth Singer
DESIGNER’S GOALS: “A 1910 brick Colonial was lovingly updated by restoring the original woodwork, repurposing materials, and bringing the home into the present.” — Anahi Hollis Design
SMALL-SPACE REMODEL (UP TO 1,000 SQUARE FEET)
1st Place
MainStreet Design Build
Photo by: Jeff Garland
The kitchen layout was challenged by a path crossing through the workspace, and a main entry point cutting through the kitchen. The entry points were moved to each end, and a nook archway to the family room, rear entry, and mud room was completely opened. Removing all cabinetry from the rear wall gives the kids a place to gather: the oversized island. Keeping the rear wall cabinet-free made it possible to add new, larger windows overlooking the gorgeous pool.
2nd Place
Maison Birmingham with Brian Neeper Architecture, PC/Jessica Neeper Interiors
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
3rd Place
Clark + Aldine
Photo by: Clark + Aldine
DESIGNER’S GOALS: “Keeping the rear wall cabinet-free made it possible to add new, larger windows overlooking the gorgeous pool.” — MainStreet Design Build
ADDITION PROJECT (ARCHITECTURE)
1st Place
M1DTW Architects
Photo by: Chris Miele
The homeowners of the Adare House, built in 1963, wanted a new four-car garage to replace their aging two-car carport. Viewed from the street, the height, proportion, and materiality of the garage present a quiet, seamless extension of the original house. The pavilion-like structure is clad in a painted poly-ash siding. The interior reveals the garage’s shed-like utilitarian qualities as well as unique qualities such as the diffuse daylighting provided by the expanse of polycarbonate wall.
2nd Place
Glenda Meads Architects with Petrucci Homes
Photo by: Beth Singer
3rd Place
CBI Design Professionals Inc. with Integrated Architectural Interiors
Photo by: Beth Singer
DESIGNER’S GOALS: “Viewed from the street, the height, proportion, and materiality of the garage present a quiet, seamless extension of the original house.” — M1DTW Architects
LARGE REMODEL (MORE THAN 1,000 SQUARE FEET)
1st Place
Dayna Flory Interiors with Masterworks
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
The original home had dark colors and finishes; bringing in light to achieve a fluid feeling between spaces was the main design objective. In the foyer, white floor-to-ceiling wainscoting was installed. This drenched the stairs in light and added classic sophistication. The original kitchen was completely closed off from the rest of the house, so all the walls were removed — making the kitchen the true heart of the home. The residence is now an elegant, livable space.
2nd Place
Martini Samartino Design Group with LaMarco Homes
Photo by: Greg Lamarco
3rd Place
CBI Design Professionals Inc. with Integrated Architectural Interiors
Photo by: Beth Singer
NEW MODEL HOME (ARCHITECTURE)
1st Place
Martini Samartino Design Group with Paul Anthony Homes
Photo by: Skyview Experts, LLC
The Bouverie model home is designed around an open-plan concept with dramatic sight lines throughout. The foyer has stepped ceiling details and the staircase floats from one floor to the next. The main family, kitchen, and dining spaces share one taller ceiling with floor-to-ceiling window detailing. On the exterior, white brick contrasts with dark-brown trim accents. Steeply pitched hip roofs and wing walls on each end of the residence anchor the home to the site.
2nd Place
Robertson Homes
Photo by: Jeff Bara
3rd Place
Toll Brothers
Photo by: Wayup Media
DESIGNER’S GOALS: “The Bouverie model home is designed around an open-plan concept with dramatic sight lines throughout.” — Martini Samartini Design Group with Paul Anthony Homes
APARTMENT/LOFT/CONDO
1st Place
Laura Zender Design
Photo by: Werner Straube Photography
The clients wanted a light and bright turnkey home. Inspiration came from the primary color palette found in their original Leroy Neiman prints, which were framed and hung in the dining nook. Yellow is the home’s common thread, and shows up on fabrics and wallcoverings. The walls were painted a high-key white to contrast with the dark cabinetry. Furnishings on the rooftop deck feature yellow-and-white cabana stripes — it’s a fun and whimsical space perfect for loft living!
2nd Place
Concetti
Photo by: Brett Mountain
3rd Place
DesRosiers Architects with Patricia Prose
Photo by: Texture Photography
DESIGNER-CHIC!: “Yellow is the home’s common thread, and shows up on fabrics and wallcoverings.” — Laura Zender Design
OVERALL HOME
1st Place
Martini Samartino Design Group with Johnson Custom Homes & Peggy G. Sass Interiors
Photo by: Karl Moses
Situated on five rolling acres, this 3,950-square-foot, three-bedroom, one-story home takes advantage of the panoramic views. The foyer, with its glass floor, connects the private owner’s suite to the home’s public areas. Upon entering the main living portion, a bold staircase leads to the finished lower level. The soaring cathedral ceiling sends your eye to the large window wall anchoring the family room. A screened-in outdoor loggia allows access to the main living spaces and the owner’s suite.
2nd Place
Iannuzzi Studio with Elizabeth Fields Design
Photo by: Rafael Gamo
3rd Place
McIntosh Poris Associates
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
VACATION HOME IN MICHIGAN
1st Place
Angelini & Associates Architects
Photo by: Jeff Garland
The lakeside view of this home presents a dramatic impression, perched on the rim of a hill. Walls of double-hung windows provide views through the home to the lake beyond and flood the home with natural light. French doors are thrown open to the dining terrace, sheltered by the classically detailed porch. The stone-clad lower level provides a bunk room for grandchildren and a walkout level for entertaining. This home us warm, elegant, and timeless.
2nd Place
Meadowlark Design+Build with Surroundings Interior Design
Photo by: Jeff Garland
3rd Place
Jones-Keena & Co. with Saroki Architecture
Photo by: Beth Singer
ARCHITECTS’ GOALS: “Walls of double-hung windows provide views through the home to the lake beyond and flood the home with natural light.” — Angelini & Associates Architects
CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE (MORE THAN 4,000 SQUARE FEET)
1st Place
Iannuzzi Studio with Elizabeth Fields Design
Photo by: Rafael Gamo
An elegant form and façade are balanced with a dramatic, playful interior. A layout of clustered pavilions creates a sense of the building unfolding as it is experienced. From each room, windows frame views of both the beautiful natural setting and other components of the home itself. In this way, the outside is constantly invited into the home. It’s an ongoing conversation among the sublime modern exterior, the grand but warm interior, and the natural surroundings.
2nd Place
Serba with Lucid Architecture
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
3rd Place
Sterling Development Corp. with Jones Keena
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
DESIGNER’S GOALS: “A layout of clustered pavilions creates a sense of the building unfolding as it is experienced.” — Iannuzzi Studio with Elizabeth Fields Design
CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE (UP TO 4,000 SQUARE FEET)
1st Place
Josh Henry Design with Seeley Architecture
Photo by: Wayup Media
The goal for this project was to create a two-family home that feels like a single-family home. Relationships of lines, bold graphics, and materials visually break up the spaces while maintaining balance. Situated between commercial and residential architecture, the design pulls inspiration from both to create a seamless transition. The black roofline and overhang, combined with the large vertical corrugated graphic on the side of the home, act as a conceptual exoskeleton to protect the internal spaces.
2nd Place
Allegretti Architects Inc.
Photo by: Patrick Bosse
3rd Place
DesRosiers Architects with EastWest Construction
Photo by: Kay Lair
DESIGNERS’ INSIGHTS: “The goal for this project was to create a two-family home that feels like a singlefamily home.” — Josh Henry Design with Seeley Arc
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE (MORE THAN 4,000 SQUARE FEET)
1st Place
Petrucci Homes with Krieger Klatt Architects
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
This traditional, timeless custom home was carefully situated to take advantage of daylight, views, and the natural topography. An expansive front porch stretches across the front of the home, providing charm and depth. At the rear of the home, adjacent to the great room, a large terrace is perched above the landscape. A stone fireplace anchors this space and allows for various dining and seating options. The bedrooms are in a separate wing, for privacy.
2nd Place
VanBrouck | Luxe Homes with Ellwood Interiors Inc.
Photo by: Beth Singer
3rd Place
Martini Samartino Design Group
Photo by: Karl Moses
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE (UP TO 4,000 SQUARE FEET)
1st Place
TR Design Group with Main Street Homes
Photo by: Werner Straube Photography
This charming home is built on an infill lot with a reverse slope. The condition resulted in the first floor being elevated six feet above natural grade at the front of the home. A raised courtyard, staggered grade levels, and a retaining wall worked wonders. The eggshell tone dominating the exterior works beautifully with the creamy beige shutters and shake shingles, giving off a calm presence. The interior incorporates vibrant tones — a playful complement to the tranquil exterior.
2nd Place
Angelini & Associates Architects
Photo by: Jeff Garland
3rd Place
Glenda Meads Architects
Photo by: Beth Singer
COLOR INSIGHTS: “The eggshell tone dominating the exterior works beautifully with the creamy beige shutters and shake shingles, giving off a calm presence.” — TR Design Group with Main Street Homes
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