The 722 Ash Street residence consists of a 1500 sf primary house with a contiguous 500 sf accessory dwelling. The project is set in the rich culture of North Lawrence, its rear property line abuts the Lawrence levee trail which runs for nine miles along the north bank of the Kansas River. North Lawrence is known for its quality soil, large trees, curbless streets and random size parcels before it breaks into larger farms further from the urban center. It is built on the typical orthogonal grid of American development, but it represents the older growth of the city prior to urban planners and zoning regulations. The rumble of freight trains and farm trucks in the shadows of the towering grain elevators are only blocks away. It is home to many who enjoy being only a bridge crossing away from Lawrence’s vibrant downtown but are far enough away to maintain their independence from many of the restrictions on living near the historic district. They can work in their large gardens and toiling in their garages and shops in a manner more rural than urban. The house on 722 Ash St. is imbued with the character of North Lawrence and the Levee Trail area. The design was inspired by the Midwestern farmstead vernacular of the region. These timeless vernacular qualities house all the accommodations necessary for modern, sustainable living. A unique feature of this house is the Accessory Dwelling Unit permitted in the zoning district. It is a small separate residence on the same lot that can be used for income property or for extended family members. It also supports the city of Lawrence’s goals of increased density close to downtown rather than continued sprawl into the countryside. The buildings use technology and common-sense design to reduce the building’s footprint and assure the owners low energy use and costs. A 4.9 Kw solar collection system is located on the only south facing gable and the super insulated envelopes (r-62 roof and r-35 walls) of all three forms easily exceeds the standards. Studio 804 continues their long standing pattern of maintaining the highest level of sustainable design while remaining contextually sensitive to the surrounding community. This house, like every Studio 804 project since 2008, is USGBC LEED Platinum Certified.

Keep all of your friends, family, and party guests happy with Allavino's all-new VSWB15-3SST FlexCount Series Side-by-Side Wine and Beverage Center, which has 3 distinct temperature zones that can store red wine, white wine, beer, and soda simultaneously. This beverage center is made up of one beverage refrigerator and one dual-zone wine refrigerator with opposite hinged doors, which are each independently controlled using their own intuitive digital display with push button controls. For maximum convenience, this unit has a front-venting design that can be built-in to cabinetry or used freestanding, and features Allavino's innovative FlexCount shelving that resists sagging while providing more space between shelves than other similarly sized beverage centers. Store Beverage Cans, Standard Beer Bottles, and Wine Bottles:The VSWB15-3SST has 6 shelves that hold up to 5 wine bottles each, 3 shelves that hold up to 24 cans each, and a bottom shelf that can hold up to 16 cans each for a possible storage capacity of 30 wine bottles and 88 12-oz. beverage cans. The beverage center zone's top shelf can also hold up to 28 standard beer bottles, allowing you to store a wide variety of up to 28 beer bottles, 64 cans, and 30 wine bottles.Digital Display and Controls:Independently control the temperature in all three storage zones using two digital displays with intuitive push-button controls, which take the guesswork out of storing all of your beverages at their optimum temperatures.Blue LED Interior Lighting:Activate the cool blue LED light at the push of a button to elegantly illuminate your collection. LED lights are cooler than standard incandescent bulbs, preventing harmful heat from spoiling your beverages.Innovative New Shelf Design:Allavino's new state-of-the-art shelving design features a durable metal construction that is strong enough to resist sagging, yet is thin enough to allow more space between shelves for maximum storage.Shelves Extend Effortlessly:Every one of Allavino's FlexCount Series shelves glides out smoothly on ball-bearing tracks to make accessing your favorite beverage easier than ever.Built-In Design:The VSWB15-3SST's front-venting design gives you the freedom to build it into your cabinetry or use it as a stylish freestanding unit in any room of your home, so you can have refreshments on hand wherever you need them most. Height: 33.5" Width: 30" Depth: 24" Unit Weight: 185.2 lbs. Shipping Weight: 198.4 lbs. Built-In Capable: Yes Security Lock: Yes Multiple / Dual Zone: Yes Beverage Center: Yes Cabinet Color / Material: Black Metal Ada Compliant: No Commercial Use: Yes Outdoor Use: No Energy Star Rated: No Wine Bottle Count: 30 12-Oz. Can Capacity: 88 Adjustable Thermostat: Yes Digital: Yes Type: Compressor Defrost System: Auto Front Ventilation: Yes Type: Glide Out Number Of Shelves: 10 Material: Metal Removable: Yes Adjustable: No Glide-Out (Roller Assemblies): Yes Color: Black Compartments (Distinct Zones): 3 Lighting: Yes Type: Glass Number Of Doors: 2 Color / Material: Stainless Steel Frame Door Handle: Towel Bar Field Reversible: No Accepts Custom Panel: No Tinted / Uv Protective: Yes Self-Closing: No Electrical Requirements: 115v / 60 Hz Running Amps: 2.3 A

The Novogratz family are known for fun innovative designs. Incorporating quality products with unique design and construction, they bring a breath of fresh air to everything they do. The Novogratz have partnered with Globe to bring you a collection of quality, innovative and unique products that showcase the best of both companies. Novogratz x Globe’s Lawrence 3-Light Track Lighting with gray finish and chrome accents is ideal for use in kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, dining rooms – anywhere you want the ability to direct light exactly where needed without multiple light fixtures. Each of the three track heads are independently adjustable so you can direct and focus your light where you need it the most. The chrome trim brings a new look to a classic design. Includes all mounting hardware for quick and easy installation and requires three 50W equivalent GU10 halogen light bulbs. Since 1932, Globe Electric has been committed to our consumers and products. Every day we strive to develop and sustain the creative energy that has kept us going for more than 80 years. As family run businesses, Globe Electric and Novogratz have a lot in common. The Globe Electric team is a large family much like the Novogratz team - we both work towards providing products that deliver beautiful appeal, stellar performance, easy installation, and exceptional value.

Embedded in a Colorado ski resort and accessible only via snowmobile during the winter season, this 1,000 square foot cabin rejects anything ostentatious and oversized, instead opting for a cozy and sustainable retreat from the elements. This zero-energy grid-independent home relies greatly on passive solar siting and thermal mass to maintain a welcoming temperature even on the coldest days. The Wee Ski Chalet was recognized as the Sustainability winner in the 2008 AIA Colorado Design Awards, and was featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine’s Sustainability Issue. Michael Shopenn Photography

This heated lap pool has an automatic pool cover to help retain the heat during the colder months as well as keep falling debris out of the water. The pool and spa are separate bodes of water that both run on independent pool equipment. Daniel Driensky

Lavender makes a statement in every aspect of design and functionality. As you enter the front door of the home you are immediately engulfed by the covered lanai which runs the entire length of the home. It’s bordered by a uniquely shaped swimming pool and connecting pool deck. A casita with en-suite bathroom is separated from the main residence but is connected to the home through the lanai. The great room spans 31’-8” in length and is bordered by the uniquely designed arched kitchen and arched island. The great room has two sets of 90 degree floor to ceiling, fully retractable and hidden glass doors which open completely allowing for the seamless interaction between the interior and the exterior lanai. The master suite is located on the first floor and comprises the full width of the home. It features two independent vanities and sinks, two separate water closets, and two dressing room/closets that are situated around a free-standing tub and double entry shower. A porte-cochere driveway leads you into a driveway court where a two car garage is on one side of the residence and a single car garage on the opposite side of the driveway court. Lavender has 4,709 square feet of air conditioned area with 7,034 of total under roof square footage. Awards: 2006 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando 2006 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Second Place Bath of the Year – Third Place Living Room of the Year – Honorable Mention Dining Room – Honorable Mention Kitchen

Embedded in a Colorado ski resort and accessible only via snowmobile during the winter season, this 1,000 square foot cabin rejects anything ostentatious and oversized, instead opting for a cozy and sustainable retreat from the elements. This zero-energy grid-independent home relies greatly on passive solar siting and thermal mass to maintain a welcoming temperature even on the coldest days. The Wee Ski Chalet was recognized as the Sustainability winner in the 2008 AIA Colorado Design Awards, and was featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine’s Sustainability Issue. Michael Shopenn Photography

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.

This outdoor kitchen looks like it came straight off a Hollywood movie set with a clean, dynamic look. It’s easy to imagine a famous super spy entertaining their latest love interest in front of the stainless steel Evo and Alfresco appliances, artfully framed by black waterfall granite counters and a stylish iridescent penny tile backsplash, all under a black matte range hood. The Evo Affinity cooktop can really heat up the screen with its inner and outer gas tube burners that allow temperatures to range anywhere from 225 to 525 degrees -- perfect for independent zone cooking. Next to the Evo a 36” Alfresco grill and 14” side burner team up to form a durable duo that will have even the most villainous recipes on the run. Opposite the grill side is a trio of unsung heroes, including a bar quality sink, LED illuminated glass door refrigerator and moisture sealed dry pantry, making food storage and preparation easy for directors and sidekicks alike. And with its large format porcelain tile, this galley kitchen seamlessly connects the main entertaining area inside the home to an outdoor relaxation area, creating the perfect spot to enjoy some off-screen time with friends and family.

These empty nesters decided to downsize when their last child left for college. Having lived in a very tarditional home for years, the homeowners saw this as an opportunity to live a totally new lifestyle. Clean, contemporary, and less fussy was the overall theme of this remodel.

On His side, the owner of this Southlake, TX home requested a tall linen cabinet with drawers to house underwear, running shorts and tee shirts, sweats and casual wear. The upper section has shelves for towels and sheets.

This 1,000ft² recording and production studio, built in 2021 for producer couple Latifah Alattas and Lucas Morton, was designed as a fully custom creative environment that supports writing, mixing, and collaboration at the highest level. Both Latifah and Lucas are multi-instrumentalists, engineers, and mixers, and the studio reflects the full range of their workflows—visually inspiring, technically precise, and intuitive in every room. The facility was built from the ground up with a strong emphasis on architectural acoustics and plug-and-play connectivity. The layout includes two Control Rooms, multiple isolation booths, and shared common spaces, all tied together with seamless audio integration. No matter where you are in the studio, routing, monitoring, and communication remain effortless and consistent. Behind the aesthetic, the acoustic design is exceptionally robust. Six independent floating-floor systems support the suites, ensuring each room operates with minimal sound transmission. Tailored sound-reducing wall assemblies, full-lite doors, engineered window systems, and intentional treatment plans deliver clarity, isolation, and precision for tracking and mixing. Each space is mechanically decoupled, allowing multiple rooms to run simultaneously without compromise. For monitoring, both Latifah and Lucas chose Genelec “The Ones” series monitors with GLM calibration to ensure accurate translation and consistency across the entire facility. Natural light and a warm, welcoming aesthetic anchor the visual identity of the studio, reflecting the creative energy and personality of its owners. The result is a highly functional, beautifully crafted space where ideas can move freely and production can happen without limitations.

Lavender makes a statement in every aspect of design and functionality. As you enter the front door of the home you are immediately engulfed by the covered lanai which runs the entire length of the home. It’s bordered by a uniquely shaped swimming pool and connecting pool deck. A casita with en-suite bathroom is separated from the main residence but is connected to the home through the lanai. The great room spans 31’-8” in length and is bordered by the uniquely designed arched kitchen and arched island. The great room has two sets of 90 degree floor to ceiling, fully retractable and hidden glass doors which open completely allowing for the seamless interaction between the interior and the exterior lanai. The master suite is located on the first floor and comprises the full width of the home. It features two independent vanities and sinks, two separate water closets, and two dressing room/closets that are situated around a free-standing tub and double entry shower. A porte-cochere driveway leads you into a driveway court where a two car garage is on one side of the residence and a single car garage on the opposite side of the driveway court. Lavender has 4,709 square feet of air conditioned area with 7,034 of total under roof square footage. Awards: 2006 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando 2006 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Second Place Bath of the Year – Third Place Living Room of the Year – Honorable Mention Dining Room – Honorable Mention Kitchen

Thomas Giordano
Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall open concept kitchen design in Philadelphia with a peninsula

This heated lap pool has an automatic pool cover to help retain the heat during the colder months as well as keep falling debris out of the water. The pool and spa are separate bodes of water that both run on independent pool equipment. Daniel Driensky

The 722 Ash Street residence consists of a 1500 sf primary house with a contiguous 500 sf accessory dwelling. The project is set in the rich culture of North Lawrence, its rear property line abuts the Lawrence levee trail which runs for nine miles along the north bank of the Kansas River. North Lawrence is known for its quality soil, large trees, curbless streets and random size parcels before it breaks into larger farms further from the urban center. It is built on the typical orthogonal grid of American development, but it represents the older growth of the city prior to urban planners and zoning regulations. The rumble of freight trains and farm trucks in the shadows of the towering grain elevators are only blocks away. It is home to many who enjoy being only a bridge crossing away from Lawrence’s vibrant downtown but are far enough away to maintain their independence from many of the restrictions on living near the historic district. They can work in their large gardens and toiling in their garages and shops in a manner more rural than urban. The house on 722 Ash St. is imbued with the character of North Lawrence and the Levee Trail area. The design was inspired by the Midwestern farmstead vernacular of the region. These timeless vernacular qualities house all the accommodations necessary for modern, sustainable living. A unique feature of this house is the Accessory Dwelling Unit permitted in the zoning district. It is a small separate residence on the same lot that can be used for income property or for extended family members. It also supports the city of Lawrence’s goals of increased density close to downtown rather than continued sprawl into the countryside. The buildings use technology and common-sense design to reduce the building’s footprint and assure the owners low energy use and costs. A 4.9 Kw solar collection system is located on the only south facing gable and the super insulated envelopes (r-62 roof and r-35 walls) of all three forms easily exceeds the standards. Studio 804 continues their long standing pattern of maintaining the highest level of sustainable design while remaining contextually sensitive to the surrounding community. This house, like every Studio 804 project since 2008, is USGBC LEED Platinum Certified.

Lavender makes a statement in every aspect of design and functionality. As you enter the front door of the home you are immediately engulfed by the covered lanai which runs the entire length of the home. It’s bordered by a uniquely shaped swimming pool and connecting pool deck. A casita with en-suite bathroom is separated from the main residence but is connected to the home through the lanai. The great room spans 31’-8” in length and is bordered by the uniquely designed arched kitchen and arched island. The great room has two sets of 90 degree floor to ceiling, fully retractable and hidden glass doors which open completely allowing for the seamless interaction between the interior and the exterior lanai. The master suite is located on the first floor and comprises the full width of the home. It features two independent vanities and sinks, two separate water closets, and two dressing room/closets that are situated around a free-standing tub and double entry shower. A porte-cochere driveway leads you into a driveway court where a two car garage is on one side of the residence and a single car garage on the opposite side of the driveway court. Lavender has 4,709 square feet of air conditioned area with 7,034 of total under roof square footage. Awards: 2006 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando 2006 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Second Place Bath of the Year – Third Place Living Room of the Year – Honorable Mention Dining Room – Honorable Mention Kitchen