by Wheeler Kearns Architects
Chicago, IL, US 60604 · 190 photos
Urban garage, day and night
http://Www.wkarch.com

Photography Michelle Litvin

 
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Tame the LightLighting doesn't have to be brilliant to create impact. Subtle lighting that peeks out from wall slats gives enough glow to make this backyard patio romantic and cozy.
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added by danavis to Staircase & area around (4 hours ago)
back yard pw
added by ihepler to new house (2 days ago)
Lighting on shed...seating area privacy
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Pavers
added by Christina Wong to Garden (5 days ago)
zigzag walkway
added by jeanna1506 to Backyard (8 days ago)
lights on brick fence
added by ktlgriff to tile (9 days ago)
Subtle light.
added by pumezno to ideas jardin (12 days ago)
muro
added by Amber to Garage Apartment (3 weeks ago)
Nice lighting concept
added by Bobbie Ramsey to Patio Ideas (3 weeks ago)
lights
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Lighting
added by John Marsters to Landscape Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Fence Lighting is awesome!
added by earthrise1 to earthrise1's ideas (4 weeks ago)
great exterior lighting idea
added by dianafigueroa to dianafigueroa’s ideas (6 weeks ago)
Elegant modern small backyard. Slab & Gravel Gorgeous,fence..with lighting SCIP!!
added by clhellyer to Garage (6 weeks ago)
interesting outdoor lighting
added by susanbmade to susanbmade's ideas (6 weeks ago)
garage, pavers, lighting
added by goeduane to building (6 weeks ago)
sidewalk
added by jspssnt to jspssnt's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Garage
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Piso de entrada
added by robworldwide to robworldwide's ideas (7 weeks ago)
At bottom of slope?
added by kcorbiere to Exterior (7 weeks ago)
Cool lighting for porch?
added by jeberly100 to jeberly100's ideas (7 weeks ago)
garage cover up with lighting
added by kwollan to landscaping (8 weeks ago)
Path
added by sarahaudrey to sarahaudrey's ideas (8 weeks ago)
paving on right
added by kellgallaher to kellgallaher's Ideas (2 months ago)
Lights in wall
added by urbanitylimited to TheCREATORSTool (2 months ago)
Just dope
added by cwondercheck to cwondercheck's ideas (2 months ago)
Lighting for patio exterior
added by kwarpeterson to kwarpeterson's ideas (2 months ago)
Lighting
added by vermey to Plunge Pools (2 months ago)
Downlight.
added by Simon Botero to simon_botero's Ideas (2 months ago)
Pared
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Lighting on walls
added by finchley to finchley's ideas (3 months ago)
Garage lighting
added by montgomery construction to davidmontgomery's ideas (3 months ago)
illuminated wall
added by greenbuckle to greenbuckle's ideas (3 months ago)
Cool detail pea stone and pavers
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Outdoor light
added by derbgirl to Backyard (3 months ago)
Lights
added by jakebrown to jakebrown's Ideas (3 months ago)
Walkway
added by Jenny Short to jenny_short's Ideas (3 months ago)
Could this be vertical?
added by beteg to beteg's Ideas (3 months ago)
Wall!
added by Vincent Cangelosi to obbp terrace (3 months ago)
Lighting
added by Jodie Cook Landscape Design to Meha's Pool (3 months ago)
Lighting
added by jamolitor to lighting (3 months ago)
interesting outdoor lighting
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backlight ed's wall
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lighting
added by AmandaDarryle Lipsky to amandadarryle_lipsky's ideas (4 months ago)
patio
added by danielmoura to danielmoura's Ideas (4 months ago)
Iluminação portão
added by modern design+build & modern pools, inc. to lighting (4 months ago)
hidden light source
added by Shirley to crowsplace's ideas (4 months ago)
Like the lighting idea
added by tracyp831 to tracyp831's ideas (5 months ago)
cement square path
added by Jasleen Katyal to Exterior (5 months ago)
elev
added by aturon to aturon's ideas (5 months ago)
Large paver sidewalk
added by Hany to hany's Favorites (5 months ago)
Subtel lighting is romantic
added by siggie to siggie's ideas (5 months ago)
lighting
added by mind3050 to mind3050's ideas (5 months ago)
lit wall
added by cooperk2 to doors (5 months ago)
“front door can also be effective without going over the top. A few spotlights give depth to a blank wall, while strip lighting emphasizes the linear architecture.” “interior doors. The guitars sound great. A single large opening faces south onto the rear garden and garage. The garage, clad with 24" high cement board siding that is angled to emit light like a lantern, provides the exterior lighting for the garden in the evening. The guitars sound great here too.” “garage door, especially if it's facing at the front of the house
added by Michael Bruce to michael_bruce's ideas (5 months ago)
lighting
added by trshephard to trshephard's Ideas (5 months ago)
Idea for driveway retaining wall @ 512?
added by klc2k to klc2k's Favorites (5 months ago)
Pavers
added by Woofie Couture to outside (5 months ago)
Zigzag pattern
added by lindaannecarmody to lindaannecarmody's ideas (5 months ago)
like the lit up walls. could be used internal too
added by er11us to Backyard (5 months ago)
Small backyard, lighted effect
added by kimerwin to kimerwin's ideas (5 months ago)
outdoor lighting
added by aepalmquist to bar (5 months ago)
Interesting lighting for outdoor space
added by jaylawyer to jaylawyer's Ideas (5 months ago)
地面
added by ewingph to ewingph's Ideas (5 months ago)
Another grand inspiration
added by traxx_mcalpine to Landscape/Yard Ideas (6 months ago)
pathway with plants
added by jdezzuto to jdezzuto's ideas (6 months ago)
privacy wall with lights
added by aimeehouse to Landscape (6 months ago)
staggered walk way
added by ilouise to Jeff and Jenni (6 months ago)
camouflage !
added by narora to narora's Favorites (6 months ago)
Lights
added by lthomas1215 to deck (6 months ago)
Lighting doesn't have to be brilliant to create impact. Subtle lighting that peeks out from wall slats gives enough glow to make this backyard patio romantic and cozy. Add to ideabook by McKay Landscape Lighting by McKay Landscape Lighting Subtle lighting around the front door can also be effective without going over the top. A few spotlights give depth to a blank wall, while strip lighting emphasizes the linear architecture.
added by msarge to msarge's Ideas (6 months ago)
Lighting and path
added by bharmor to bharmor's ideas (6 months ago)
Great wall to block the bad view...
added by Cordell Pearce to cordell_pearce's ideas (6 months ago)
with natural gas firepit
added by shannonzap to outdoors (6 months ago)
Walk way
added by Avinash Prasad Verma to Landscaping (6 months ago)
TERRACE WALL TEREATMENT 01
added by lorraine1953 to lorraine1953's ideas (6 months ago)
yard1
added by dale7897 to dale7897's ideas (6 months ago)
Outdoor lighting
added by harsh0819 to harsh0819's Ideas (6 months ago)
Lin No
added by traxx_mcalpine to traxx_mcalpine's ideas (6 months ago)
pathway with plants
added by mardaview to mardaview's Ideas (6 months ago)
On the back of the garage, facing the house
added by sawsaw4444 to Fence (6 months ago)
privacy plus light
added by judith195 to Judith195s Garden Ideas (6 months ago)
Lighting doesn't have to be brilliant to create impact. Subtle lighting that peeks out from wall slats gives enough glow to make this backyard patio romantic and cozy.
added by caspercu to patio (6 months ago)
lighting
added by renelle to North Carolina house (6 months ago)
staggered block patio filled with perennials
added by yakobovich to yakobovich's Favorites (6 months ago)
Where will subtle lighting look good at our home?
added by jlittle to lanaii and outdoor kitchen (6 months ago)
backdrop wall for outdoor kitchen
added by amazingbob to amazingbob's Ideas (6 months ago)
Lighting doesn't have to be brilliant to create impact. Subtle lighting that peeks out from wall slats gives enough glow to make this backyard patio romantic and cozy.
added by imironenko to Outdoors (6 months ago)
Nice privacy wall
added by superjean1 to Exterior (6 months ago)
lighting
added by Chance Hutchison to Landscaping (6 months ago)
light (tamed), and also the geometric shape of the pavers.
added by madawia to madawia's ideas (6 months ago)
wall
added by daphnabc to daphnabc's ideas (6 months ago)
חצר - חנייה?
added by rkegel to Lighting (6 months ago)
Garage?
added by Northeast Contractors Supply to Pools/Patios (6 months ago)
The slats tame the light, creating a cozy and romantic space
added by cpbmeriam to cpbmeriam's ideas (6 months ago)
lighting
added by Princeton Design Collaborative to jconroy64's ideas (6 months ago)
Landscape
added by gardnera to gardnera's ideas (6 months ago)
Somewhere along the south terrace
added by prachikharbanda to terrace (6 months ago)
nov2012-wall
added by michellej45 to michellej45's ideas (6 months ago)
outside lighting
added by cycoop to cycoop's Ideas (6 months ago)
Love it
added by ndeck1 to ndeck1's ideas (6 months ago)
Landscaping fence
added by The ULDA to 14 kula (6 months ago)
could this be a garage door constantene
added by sahyly to PATIO (6 months ago)
luz
added by aneatad to aneatad's ideas (6 months ago)
garage light
added by gaudere to back yard (6 months ago)
walkway
added by ollieolson to Lighting (6 months ago)
Nice texture.
added by steppo to Garage (6 months ago)
Pleasing to the eye, doesn't look like garage
added by dexter2008 to bathroom door idea. not chalk board (6 months ago)
stone walk way around patio
added by sicapowell to lighting (6 months ago)
structural?
added by sidn to sidn's ideas (7 months ago)
Great use of a garage back wall to give lighting to the back yard patio. Very smart.
added by shimmi to shimmi's Ideas (7 months ago)
Garage
added by girouard to girouard's ideas (7 months ago)
le mur d'éclairage
added by wooddownunder to wooddownunder's Ideas (7 months ago)
Geometric garden
added by x3abodx to x3abodx's Ideas (7 months ago)
Lighting
added by debicevans to debicevans's ideas (7 months ago)
Cool idea for "hiding" the garage door!
added by baweiwas to baweiwas's Favorites (7 months ago)
Chao
added by jojomus to chillout area (7 months ago)
Lighting
added by lizrobin to Greenheart landscaping (7 months ago)
Lighting. Low and dramatic
added by mkathyf to mkathyf's ideas (7 months ago)
lighted fence
added by irina331 to irina331's ideas (7 months ago)
shed
added by jparenti to jparenti's ideas (8 months ago)
Lighting
added by brooklynslyle to brooklynslyle's Ideas (8 months ago)
Small yard to alley
added by goodchick to hardscape & landscape (8 months ago)
Bradley Streetby Wheeler Kearns Architects Two classical guitarists owned a rental two-flat in the city and wanted to make it one; for themselves. Their budget was modest, their expectations relatively high. Rather than expand, we eliminated - a porch, portion of floor, side windows, all interior walls. New internal steel structure, mechanical system, lighting and switching were left exposed. Floating cabinetry was designed to define the living spaces; it is a house without interior doors. The guitars sound great. A single large opening faces south onto the rear garden and garage. The garage, clad with 24" high cement board siding that is angled to emit light like a lantern, provides the exterior lighting for the garden in the evening. The guitars sound great here too.
added by aldocaruana to aldocaruana's Ideas (8 months ago)
Design
added by tonyrgreen to tonyrgreen's Favorites (8 months ago)
alt block layout
added by moreyn to exterior (9 months ago)
Lit wall
added by brbkendrick to Outdoors and privacy screens (9 months ago)
night lighting in privacy screen
added by diallog to Yard (9 months ago)
Nice xeriscaping
added by aimz87 to landscape (9 months ago)
Path
added by kkrajecki to kkrajecki's Ideas (9 months ago)
Lighting cool
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Fajna sciana
added by carahanson to carahanson's Ideas (9 months ago)
Use of lighting effects
added by garlicfairy to garlicfairy's ideas (9 months ago)
lit fence
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Pared de bodeguita patio
added by loftius to Exterior facades (10 months ago)
Big weatherboarded idea
added by aroncal67 to aroncal67's Ideas (10 months ago)
U
added by gossamerbeamweb to gossamerbeamweb's Ideas (10 months ago)
The lights on the gate add a dramatic effect.
added by nielsbr to garden patio (10 months ago)
Lighting in wall
added by bearcave to bearcave's Ideas (10 months ago)
Lights
added by Sandrea Ballestero to Backyard Design Ideas (10 months ago)
GREAT!!!! to hide the cars
added by Groupe conseil Artcad to cour arrière Nat (10 months ago)
Devient mur deco!
added by carloslazog to carloslazog's Ideas (10 months ago)
The space
added by amc2641 to amc2641's Ideas (10 months ago)
Lightscape
added by balu117 to Custom Home Ideas (10 months ago)
Neat idea for garage door, especially if it's facing at the front of the house.
added by ilona64 to ilona64's Ideas (10 months ago)
Shed
added by cbcshirt to cbcshirt's Ideas (10 months ago)
Neat outdoor lighting!
added by Rolan Hernandez to poolhouse (10 months ago)
Louvred light wall
added by borispflueger to borispflueger's ideas (11 months ago)
Lightshow behind Salats
added by rsweet to garage (11 months ago)
Outdoor lighting
added by arlenekrell to arlenekrell's ideas (11 months ago)
Love the lighting!
added by riqtx to Cabana/ Garden Shed (11 months ago)
siding lighting
added by eliasfamilyrox to eliasfamilyrox's Ideas (11 months ago)
Lighting technique
added by katris to katris's Ideas (11 months ago)
Workshop light on at night
added by catsejant to cool ideas (11 months ago)
Lighting behind slats in building
added by jonany to jonany's Ideas (11 months ago)
Garage
added by valtteritorn to valtteritorn's Favorites (12 months ago)
Autotallin. Seinässä olevat valot
added by Tight Lines Construction Inc to madmarc62's ideas (12 months ago)
Cool effect with lighting
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I
added by cameron2822 to cameron2822's Favorites (12 months ago)
She'd wall
added by margotinnes to margotinnes's Favorites (12 months ago)
Garage wall
added by cynthiaduarte to Patio Ancestra (12 months ago)
Piso para patio
added by ultravioletlight to Anti-shed (12 months ago)
anti-shed
added by spointe to spointe's ideas (13 months ago)
patio stone patterns
added by scottregel to scottregel's ideas (13 months ago)
fence lighting
added by Altereco Design to alterecojames's Favorites (13 months ago)
Blank wall, hidden garage door
added by paul_lariviere to paul_lariviere's ideas (13 months ago)
ciment blocks
added by hasj77 to hasj77's Favorites (13 months ago)
The light
added by vinsaun to vinsaun's ideas (13 months ago)
puzzle
added by semple brown design to urban (13 months ago)
of course that wall...but also a Chicago-ness about it. Reminded of days in my cousins backyards.
added by carolkeys to carolkeys's ideas (13 months ago)
light peeking thru garage door
added by katefitz83 to landscaping (13 months ago)
privacy
added by jeannelee to jeannelee's ideas (13 months ago)
love path and lit structure
added by rainproductions to wall treatment (13 months ago)
lighting peeking through walls, can be used in multiple spaces, not just outdoors
added by Veronica Saukam to landscapes (13 months ago)
neat lighting effect
added by tinsel to tinsel's ideabook (13 months ago)
What is it?
added by khdesigns to take it outside (13 months ago)
paver layout
added by suitekjm to suitekjm's ideas (13 months ago)
Exterior lite up garage
added by leilaw to wiz collection (13 months ago)
wall
added by 14214 to 14214's ideas (13 months ago)
cool wall
added by emprincipe to emprincipe's ideas (13 months ago)
light wall
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Light feature
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Lighting
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Non-monotony
added by Lisa McPhail to lisa_mcphail's ideas (14 months ago)
concrete walkway
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Lighting
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LIGHT WALL