This contemporary stairwell features an authentic street banner used to promote an exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago, and highlights an idea for adorning long, tall wall spaces. The light hardwood floors bring out the colors of Matisses' "Apples" painting showcased on the vinyl banner. Brushed metal railings complete the sleek, clean look of the staircase.

2017 HNA Awards Honorable Mention - Combination of Hardscape Products - Residential - Size less than 4,000 sf Contractor: Precision Landscapes Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Precision Landscapes

2017 HNA Awards Winner Combination of Hardscape Products - Residential - Size less than 4,000 sf Contractor/Designer: Extreme Exteriors Manufacturer: Unilock

2017 HNA Awards Honorable Mention - Clay Brick - Commercial Contractor: Poorboy Lawncare & Landscaping Manufacturer: General Shale Designer: Burwil Construction

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

Johnsen Schmaling Architects
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Milwaukee

2017 HNA Awards Winner - Segmental Retaining Walls - Residential Contractor: Hedge Landscape LLC Manufacturer: Reading Rock Designer: Hedge Landscape LLC

2017 HNA Awards Honorable Mention - Clay Brick - Commercial Contractor: Poorboy Lawncare & Landscaping Manufacturer: General Shale Designer: Burwil Construction

2017 HNA Awards Winner - Concrete Paver - Residential - Size more than 3,000 sf Contractor: Bahler Brothers Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc Designer: Bahler Brothers

2017 HNA Awards Winner Combination of Hardscape Products - Residential - Size less than 4,000 sf Contractor/Designer: Extreme Exteriors Manufacturer: Unilock

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Example of a trendy exterior home design in Milwaukee

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

©️Maxwell MacKenzie Slate countertops and wood hood are features in the kitchen. THE HOME, ESSENTIALLY A RUIN WAS PRESERVED THROUGH NEGLECT. A CLARIFIED HISTORIC RENOVATION REMOVES BAY WINDOWS AND 1950’S WINDOWS FROM THE MAIN FAÇADE. TWO WINGS AND A THIRD FLOOR AND A SYMPATHETIC STAIRWAY ACCOMMODATE MODERN LIFE. MASONS WERE TASKED TO MAKE THE STONE WORK LOOK AS THOUGH “A FARMER BUILT THE WALLS DURING THE NON-PLANTING SEASON,” THE FINAL DESIGN SIMPLIFIES THE FIRST FLOOR PLAN AND LEAVES LOGICAL LOCATIONS FOR EXPANSION INTO COMING DECADES. AMONG OTHER AWARDS, THIS TRADITIONAL YET HISTORIC RENOVATION LOCATED IN MIDDLEBURG, VA HAS RECEIVED 2 AWARDS FROM THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE.. AND A NATIONAL PRIVATE AWARD FROM VETTE WINDOWS WASHINGTON DC ARCHITECT DONALD LOCOCO UPDATED THIS HISTORIC STONE HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURG, VA.lauded by the American Institute of Architects with an Award of Excellence for Historic Architecture, as well as an Award of Merit for Residential Architecture

2017 HNA Awards Honorable Mention - Combination of Hardscape Products - Residential - Size less than 4,000 sf Contractor: Precision Landscapes Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Precision Landscapes

2017 HNA Awards Honorable Mention - Combination of Hardscape Products - Residential - Size more than 4,000 sf. Contractor: Decra-Scape, Inc. Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc

2017 HNA Awards Winner - Concrete Paver - Residential - Size more than 3,000 sf Contractor: Bahler Brothers Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc Designer: Bahler Brothers

2017 HNA Awards Winner Combination of Hardscape Products - Residential - Size less than 4,000 sf Contractor/Designer: Extreme Exteriors Manufacturer: Unilock