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Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners
Morauw Residence,  | International Design Awards Winners

Morauw Residence

Lead DesignersMark Peters
Prize(s)Honorable Mention
Entry Description

The program asked for a house that responded to its site with a minimum footprint and framed views of the naturally-grassed sloping terrain down to the Fox River. views should be not only from within the residence, but through it.
The traditional arrangement of public and private spaces was inverted. This allowed for transparency through the house and spectacular elevated views from the upper level. The upper level has an expansive cantilevered terrace and roof suspended over the lower level providing sun protection from the south and west exposures, helping to cool the house in the summer and providing wind protection in the winter.
The lower bedroom level is nestled in the sloping earth providing privacy, security and an intimate connection to the site.
To minimize the footprint on the site, the house and garage are separated but connected by a suspended ipe enclosed tube element. This enclosed tube becomes the only structure on the upper level and houses the fireplace, pantry and kitchen components. Adjacent to this enclosed tube is an accompanying open glass lined ipe bridge suspending visitors over the landscape to the front door.
The exterior consists of a simple palette of sustainable and highly durable materials. The base is exposed concrete, the upper level clad in charcoal anodized aluminum panels and both accented with ipe wood for balance.
The interior finishes include stained walnut flooring, ipe, glass railings and an exposed steel stairs that transcends into a 2-story light filled art gallery.
The master bath is bathed in natural light from several discrete sources reflecting off the tiled floors and the partial height exposed concrete wall separating the bedroom.

Bio

Studio Dwell Architects believes in the quality of space created with simple forms and light, to encourage people to experience architecture, not just walk within it.