MAJOR ADDITION + RENOVATION

Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel

Originally built in 1938, this Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel has undergone successive renovations to help support an evolving family of four.

YEAR

2011

LOCATION

Irvington

ARCHITECTURE

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

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  • YEAR : 2011
  • LOCATION : Irvington
  • ARCHITECTURE : HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Front Exterior Elevation at Dusk - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Renovated Living space adds vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, art niche, and new modern details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Dining Room includes commissioned artwork, custom dining table, Eames Lounge, and Arne Jacobsen 7 Chairs in red - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
View of Dining and Living Rooms - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Renovated Living space adds vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, art niche, window seat and new modern details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Window Seat at entry features custom millwork and steel display shelves - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
On back entry, we see back family room with custom storage cubbies, back stair to master bedroom, mudroom storage, and access to living spaces - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New custom bunk beds include cubbies for display - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Exploded Axon Diagram of Bunk Beds - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New custom bunk beds include cubbies for display, drawers for storage, and custom closet for toys and clothes - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bedroom features vaulted ceilings and overlooks the bridge to studio - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Back stair looks north on descent - Acrylic clad wall shares light to adjacent spaces - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bathroom includes double vanities and platform tub - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bathroom includes double vanities, platform tub, bathroom closet, shower, and custom details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bathroom includes double vanities, platform tub, bathroom closet, shower, and custom details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Elevated breezeway includes bridge above providing shelter on walk from house to garage/studio. Deck material is Timbertech composite decking - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Elevated deck and bridge from house to studio includes ochre yellow door and railing wood-framed, and European Hornbeam trees to provide privacy from neighboring properties - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Elevated breezeway connects house to freestanding studio/garage. Bridge/balcony above provides direct access from master suite to studio and expansive views while providing shade/shelter for deck below - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New addition concept is a split gable with modern bridge and deck connector - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New Freestanding Garage - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Front Exterior Elevation at Dusk - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Renovated Living space adds vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, art niche, and new modern details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Dining Room includes commissioned artwork, custom dining table, Eames Lounge, and Arne Jacobsen 7 Chairs in red - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
View of Dining and Living Rooms - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Renovated Living space adds vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, art niche, window seat and new modern details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Window Seat at entry features custom millwork and steel display shelves - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
On back entry, we see back family room with custom storage cubbies, back stair to master bedroom, mudroom storage, and access to living spaces - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New custom bunk beds include cubbies for display - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Exploded Axon Diagram of Bunk Beds - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New custom bunk beds include cubbies for display, drawers for storage, and custom closet for toys and clothes - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bedroom features vaulted ceilings and overlooks the bridge to studio - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Back stair looks north on descent - Acrylic clad wall shares light to adjacent spaces - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bathroom includes double vanities and platform tub - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bathroom includes double vanities, platform tub, bathroom closet, shower, and custom details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Master Bathroom includes double vanities, platform tub, bathroom closet, shower, and custom details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Elevated breezeway includes bridge above providing shelter on walk from house to garage/studio. Deck material is Timbertech composite decking - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Elevated deck and bridge from house to studio includes ochre yellow door and railing wood-framed, and European Hornbeam trees to provide privacy from neighboring properties - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Elevated breezeway connects house to freestanding studio/garage. Bridge/balcony above provides direct access from master suite to studio and expansive views while providing shade/shelter for deck below - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New addition concept is a split gable with modern bridge and deck connector - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New Freestanding Garage - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Renovated Living space adds vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, art niche, and new modern details - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN

CLASSIC IRVINGTON TUDOR RENOVATION

 

What began as a design experimentation laboratory for a young single architect has evolved into an expanded dwelling to support a family of four and a small live-work arrangement. The first hole in the wall was a big-deal, and now a complete overhaul is old-hat. Design concepts maintain historic scale and character from the street and alley while integrating more modern interiors that expand to exterior only between house and detached studio.

 

Features include new modern kitchen/living space, new bathroom re-purposing vintage glass tile, custom built-in bunk beds, numerous custom storage accommodations, new loft level with custom open-riser stair re-purposed from original roof rafters, new Master Suite, new carriage house/studio connected to primary structure by way of a bridge and elevated deck, and new garage.

 

As with many personal residences, it will never really be done, will it?

On back entry, we see back family room with custom storage cubbies, back stair to master bedroom, mudroom storage, and access to living spaces - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Elevated breezeway connects house to freestanding studio/garage. Bridge/balcony above provides direct access from master suite to studio and expansive views while providing shade/shelter for deck below - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN

PROJECT INFO:

Architecture/Interior Design/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture
Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern
Featured: 2003 Indy Men’s Magazine “Maximum Headroom”
Featured: 2002 AIA Architects Home Tour
Featured: 2003 Benton House Home Tour

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Check-out these articles featuring this project’s design concepts:

6 Great Built Ins Kids Rooms

How Can I Put Two Beds in One Bedroom?

Lofty Ideas, or the Highs and Lows of Bunk Beds

Creative Shared Bedroom Ideas for a Modern Kids’ Room

10 Essentials for Enjoying a Spa-Like Experience at Home

8 Storage Solutions for Shared Children’s Bedrooms

Dwell:  10 mullet homes that are traditional in the front and modern in back

Check-out this article about other “mullet renovations”

Front Exterior Elevation at Dusk - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Here we have begun a post of the design + construction processes for this project and will be adding to the story periodically.  Please check back for new surprising content.

 

Vaulted ceiling and exposed ceilings highlight remodeled living room - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Vaulted ceiling and exposed ceilings highlight remodeled living room – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

New Back Stair accesses Master Bedroom directly, fabricated from reclaimed roof rafters - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New Back Stair accesses Master Bedroom directly, fabricated from reclaimed roof rafters – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Deck footings are in process with Sonotube forms - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Deck footings are in process with Sonotube forms – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Usually the project-for-the-day is sketched on a credit-card-offer envelope, but here below we mixed-things and just used a Swiffer.

 

Parti Sketch on Swiffer (Master Closet) - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Parti Sketch on Swiffer (Master Closet) – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

New Back Stair accesses Master Bedroom directly, fabricated from reclaimed roof rafters - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
New Back Stair accesses Master Bedroom directly, fabricated from reclaimed roof rafters – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Bridge Shop Drawing - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Bridge Shop Drawing – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Bridge Detail - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Bridge Detail – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Princess and the Trees - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Princess and the Trees – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Blizzard View to Studio - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Blizzard View to Studio – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Bridge and Deck View - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Bridge and Deck View – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Kitchen Pantry Cabinet Installation - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Kitchen Pantry Cabinet Installation – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Building new closet doors for kid bunkroom - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Building new closet doors for kid bunkroom – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

In the summer of 2013, Alex Webber (BSU-CAP) interned with us and in addition to working on several design projects, he collaborated with us to design and build custom bunk beds. Check out the finish bunk bed photos posted for this project. On Alex’s last day – they day we installed the beds on-site, the Department of Code Enforcement paid us a visit. Alex was doing such a professional job in his work, he was accused of running a commercial millwork shop at the project site, complete with paint booth and wood shop.

 

Paint Booth for Bunk Beds - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Paint Booth for Bunk Beds – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

 

 

Building New Bunk Beds for Kids - Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel - Indianapolis, IN
Building New Bunk Beds for Kids – Classic Irvington Tudor Remodel – Indianapolis

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