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…
The Hattle Apartments Near the center of downtown Goshen, the Hattle Hotel had provided travelers and workers a place to stay for over 100 years. With the help of Historic Preservation Tax Credit dollars, the client, LaCasa of Goshen, wanted to renovate the building into twelve fully appointed apartment units for low-income residents. All of…
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…
Bendix Woods Sugar House The Fay N Hooton Sugar House was originally constructed more than 30 years ago at Bendix Woods County Park. In 2010, Kil Architecture and Planning designed a remodel of the Sugar House so that is could accommodate larger groups of visitors observing the process of maple syrup being produced from the…
Irish Crossing This project is a townhouse development located just East of the Notre Dame campus in South Bend, Indiana. The development entails townhouse units, attached garages, exterior decks and traditionally detailed masonry exteriors. The buildings are designed as either four-unit quads or three-unit triplexes. The triplex units provide options for an enclosed sun room…
The Famous This project was a rehabilitation of an older historic structure in downtown Goshen, Indiana. The building is about 7,300 square feet with retail and office space on the first floor as well as tenant offices on the second floor. The original storefront was found to be largely intact. In addition, the windows at the…
Lakeside Retreat This retreat center for the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross involved the design of a three-unit residential structure on Lake Michigan, in Berrien County. An older cottage was removed to make way for an accessible year round facility that provides space for short-term to week-long stays for individuals or small…
