GRESLA ARCHITECTS, Inc. 2739 West Jerome Street Chicago, Illinois 60645-1304 Tel (773) 743-7986 Fax (773) 743-7990 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS 311 WISCONSIN, Chicago, IL 2007-present. Full renovation of a 4,000 sf historic landmark townhouse structure including reconfiguration of ground family living area, kitchen, guest bedrooms & baths, master suite, garage, and outdoor living terraces. 2836 W. COYLE, Chicago, IL, 2006-present. Two story addition to a Georgian residence to accommodate a family of six children and two parents. Addition/renovation provides four children s bedrooms, two children s baths, renovated master suite, enlarged kosher kitchen, large dining room to seat eighteen guests, new family room, and laundry/mud room. 1819 ASHLAND, Evanston, IL, 2006-present. Conversion of a three story two-family building into a single family residence with open kitchen/dining/family living area focused toward view of new rear deck and garden. Second floor renovation includes new vaulted ceiling master bedroom with separate his & her dressing areas and new master bath. 1441 FOREST DRIVE, Wilmette, IL 2006-present. Full renovation of existing kitchen, family room, second floor bath, and master bath. 9541 CENTRAL, Cook County, IL, 2005-present. Full renovation of existing kitchen and second floor master bath suite. Re-designed kitchen includes improved planning utilizing a large island under a dramatic skylit raised ceiling area to separate work areas from seating/gathering space. A new large buffet counter facilitates entertaining. VACATION HOME, Calamine, WI, 2005-present. New vacation retreat on a pastoral rural property including a 1,500 sf residence, and a separate garage with loft guest apartment. 1255 SPRUCE, Winnetka, IL, 2004-2006 A new two story addition with basement enclosing the third side of a new courtyard. The addition includes a family room and powder room on the lower level, master suite with full bath on the main floor, and child s bedroom with private bath on the upper floor. 9320 GREENWOOD AVE., Cook County, IL, 2004-2005 A new three bedroom, three bath residence with finished basement. The primary living spaces: living, dining, and kitchen are accommodated as separate screened areas in a large common vaulted ceiling space, much like loft-living. 1341 PRAIRIE LAWN, Glenview, IL, 2004. Conversion of the existing family room into a new kitchen opening to a new rear family room and casual dining addition. 340 COUNTRY LANE, Glenview, IL 2003-2006 Major addition and renovation of an existing ranch home to create a two story, six bedroom, 4 ½ bath residence. The interior is organized around dynamic spatial volumes at the front hall, formal living area and family living area that connect the more private spaces to a more public familial realm.
Page 2 501 RIO VISTA, Glenview, IL 2003-2006 Second story additions at the master suite and a new guest suite, as well as a reconfigured roof line establish a new identity for this spacious home. A new curved driveway and entry path defined by garden walls reinforces the new unified image. 1107 OLD ELM, Glencoe, IL 2003-2005 New 3,600 sf brick residence plus full finished basement. Family living is accommodated in a spacious great room fully open to the kitchen and casual dining area. The second floor contains three bedrooms each with a private or shared private access bath, and a full master suite. 2401 W. OHIO STREET LOFTS, Chicago, IL 2002-2006 Rooftop additions for two separate condominium unit owners. One project includes a 950 sf penthouse addition with bedroom, bath, sitting area and outdoor deck overlooking the Chicago skyline. The second project is a large (1,000 sf) wood rooftop deck addition with a new private access stairway. 2225 W. BERWYN, Chicago, IL 2003. An elaborate deck addition with outdoor hot tub provides a new outdoor living space and enlivens a small backyard on a typical city lot. 4948 W. WINONA STREET, Chicago, IL, 2003 A new family room addition open to a completely renovated kitchen provides a dynamic new living area for a growing family in this cozy bungalow. 721 CHATHAM ROAD, Glenview, Illinois, 2002 & 1998 Master Suite renovation including new master bath and his & her dressing areas. Screen porch addition with limestone piers and paving, and coffered wood ceiling. 2131 KENILWORTH AVE.,Wilmette, Illinois, 2001-2002 Family Room and Casual Dining Room addition, kitchen renovation, and master suite renovation to a two story brick colonial residence. Design includes custom kitchen cabinets to match existing cabinets. New custom cabinets and bookshelves in the family room, wainscoting, and millwork. 518 GREENWOOD, Evanston, Illinois 2001-2002 Kitchen and Eating Area renovation and new wood deck. Design consolidates two separate spaces into a larger open space with generous windows for natural lighting. Kitchen includes professional grade stainless steel appliances and maple butcher block countertops. Exterior renovation including new wood deck restores historical details to this landmark property. 1197 CHATFIELD ROAD, Winnetka, Illinois 2001-2002 New brick two-car garage and conversion of former attached garage to a family room. Design includes broad expanse of tall french doors offering panoramic view of garden and admitting generous daylight to the space. 2042 PRATT COURT, Evanston, Illinois 2000 & 2003 Two story porch renovation to create breakfast room and master bedroom sitting area. Bathroom renovation to create a new European modern bath with soaking tub, concealed tank water closet, and wall-hung lavatory. 1338 SANFORD LANE, Glenview, Illinois, 2000-2001. First floor renovation and addition to create new enlarged kitchen and breakfast room open to adjacent family room. Construction value of approximately $140,000.
Page 3 415 COUNTRY LANE, Glenview, Illinois, 2000-2002. Major renovation of existing ranch house into a two story 3,800 sf home. Key features include a renovated 1 st floor master suite, a new large great room/kitchen with vaulted ceiling, and a full second floor addition including three bedrooms and two baths. Construction value of approximately $400,000. 1998 PRESCOTT LAKES PARKWAY, Prescott, Arizona, 2000 New 3,000 SF residence with separate in-law apartment. Design based on a u-shaped courtyard plan to maximize mountain views from several interior rooms. 2948 IROQUOIS ROAD, Wilmette, Illinois, 1999. Kitchen and Master Suite addition to a French Provincial mansard roof home. 2670 POINT LANE, Highland Park, Illinois, 1999. Living Room and Master Suite addition to a contemporary home. Project includes custom designed casework for bath vanities, TV cabinets, and dressing area. 14 NORTH WILLIAM ST., Mt. Prospect, Illinois 1999. Master bedroom, bath, and dressing suite addition to a brick ranch. 2526 W. SCOTT ROAD, Barrington, Illinois, 1998 Addition and renovation to an open plan 1950 s modern residence on a rural wooded site. Addition includes new kitchen, workshop/studio, and indoor resistance swimming pool and spa. 9415 LE CLAIRE, Skokie, Illinois, 1998. Family room and master bath addition to a three bedroom brick ranch. 1574 DEWEY, Evanston, Illinois, 1998 Two-flat conversion to single family residence with new master bath, kitchen, family room and front and rear porches. 635 CHATHAM ROAD, Glenview, Illinois, 1998. Second story addition and renovation to existing one story residence. Project includes enlarged remodeled kitchen and breakfast room addition on first floor, and three bedrooms and two bathrooms on second floor. Construction value of approximately $350,000. 317 RAVINE FOREST DRIVE, Lake Bluff, Illinois, 1997. Major renovation of existing ranch house into a two story 4,000 sf home. Key features include an enlarged kitchen, breakfast room addition, vaulted ceiling family room with stair to second floor, and a spacious master suite. Construction value of approximately $400,000. 1103 RAGO AVE., Deerfield, Illinois, 1997. Addition and renovation of a small ranch including new master suite, and open kitchen/living space. 635 HUNTER, Silver Placer LLC, Glenview, Illinois, 1997. Residential subdivision of single family property, and design of two new 4,000 sf residences. Construction value of approximately $800,000. 1822 BUTTERFIELD LANE, Flossmoor, Illinois, 1997. Family room renovation including custom millwork teak veneer media cabinet, and garage addition. 1731 ROSEHILL DRIVE, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1997. Family Room and garage addition/renovation to a single family ranch house. 2346 SHERMAN AVE., Evanston, Illinois, 1997.
Page 4 Basement build-out and custom cabinetry design. 2935 SHANNON ROAD, Northbrook, Illinois, 1997. Renovation of second floor to create enlarged master bedroom and master bathroom suite. 650 FLORENCE AVE., Evanston, Illinois, 1997. Second floor dormer addition and renovation of two bedrooms and a bathroom. 3100 LAGRO ROAD, Marion, Indiana, 1996-1999. New 10,000 sf private residence overlooking a ravine on an 11 acre wooded site. Construction value of approximately $1,200,000. 541 WESLEY AVE., Evanston, Illinois, 1994-1995. 925 sf addition and renovation of an existing home. Work included a new second floor with three bedrooms and two baths. 720 GLENDALE, Glenview, Illinois, 1993-1994. 1,000 sf addition and renovation of an existing home. Work included new family room, enclosed porch, and master bedroom suite as well as remodeled kitchen. Construction value of approximately $200,000. 1039 SHERMAN AVE., Evanston, Illinois, 1993-1994. Major renovation of a small Victorian farmhouse including reconfiguration of living spaces, baths and kitchen. R. G. GRESLA RESIDENCE, Fairhope, Alabama, 1992-1993. New 2,400 sf residence on a wooded site overlooking a golf course. 1134 ELMWOOD, Evanston, Illinois, 1992. Addition and alterations to a Victorian farmhouse. New kitchen, baths, and second floor addition, as well as reconfiguration of existing second floor bedrooms. R.G. GRESLA SUMMER RESIDENCE, Central Lake, Michigan, 1990. Additions and alterations to lakefront log cabin. Project included new bedrooms, baths, kitchen, and laundry room. Key projects completed by principals of Gresla Architects as an employee of indicated firm. PENTHOUSE APARTMENT, Chicago, Illinois, 1993-1996. Sr. Project Architect with Larson Associates in charge of architectural and custom furniture design. 9,600 sf penthouse apartment with construction value of $3,500,000. HISTORIC RESIDENCE, Lake Bluff, Illinois, 1993-1995. Sr. Project Architect with Larson Associates in charge of architectural design for an historic American Arts & Crafts Bungalow (originally designed by Harvey Ellis for Gustav Stickley in 1903, but never built). PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Long Grove, Illinois, 1992-1994. Sr. Project Architect with Larson Associates in charge of architectural design for the renovations of a 7,000 sf home. Project construction value of $1,500,000. VACATION RESIDENCE, West Bath, ME, 1989. A new 1,500 sf weekend home on a dramatic peninsula site overlooking the ocean. The living spaces are distilled down to a fundamental simplicity but organized by and underlying formal order creating a
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