AIA 2012 Small Project Awards

This beautiful infill house in Racine, WI is indicative of the elegant projects chosen by the AIA for their 2012 Small Project Awards. I like how the architects, Johnson Schmeling Architects, create a balance of forms floating above the ground level plinth. The repetition of the tall rectangular window shape at the upper level balcony gives the facade balance that I wouldn't have thought to add, but by not carrying that upper line would not have created that upper box that makes this project work. Other views of the house can be enjoyed here....