This single family home, completed in 2017, draws inspiration from traditional farm houses, with a large-wrap around porch and board and batten siding, but incorporates clean, modern interiors full of natural light and reclaimed wood.
Working with the relatively narrow lot, we maximized solar exposure by placing the house at the northern setback, opening up the south windows, patio and yard to natural daylight.
This Kil Architecture design features a stone masonry exterior and cottage-style detailing. Sustainability was a core design strategy for the building systems.
Residential Addition Kil Architecture and Planning designed this Arts and Crafts addition and remodeling of a 1927 house, which was originally designed by Detroit Architect Amadeo Leone. This project included the renovation of the original kitchen, with new birch cabinets, granite counter tops, appliances, lighting and finishes. A new family room, breakfast area, back entry…
Garden Pergola This project consisted of a new pergola design for a proposed garden in this Spanish-revival home on the east side of South Bend. The owner’s desire was to screen a new hardscape courtyard and fountain from a rear alley. This pergola provides a foil to frame the courtyard and fountain and provide a…
Pool House Renovation and Pavilion This transformation of a pool house involved a new sloped roof producing an open cathedral ceiling interior. The new roof is supported by open wood timber trusses and exposed tongue and groove wood decking. The design evokes an oriental aesthetic with the roof pitch, overhangs and symmetry. A separate, free-standing…
Tudor Style Home This 3,700 square foot residence was completed in December of 2000 for a family of nine. The house was designed in the Tudor style with an extra deep basement, housing mechanical equipment as well as a bonus space. Primary living spaces are provided at the main level, with all of the bedrooms…
Four Square Residence This residential project was completed in 2005 and is located in close proximity to the University of Notre Dame. Traditional architectural details are combined with a modern open-concept plan providing a home which fits not only its neighborhood surroundings but its owner’s lifestyle.The home has a north – south orientation providing a…
Historic Barn Addition and Remodeling This residence in South Bend, Indiana is an addition and remodeling to a historic structure. The building’s location in a flood plain, along a creek, required a more calculated design process to secure required permits and approvals for work to proceed. The building was constructed as a barn in 1880…
