City Cottage

Indianapolis, IN

The narrow urban site dictates the overall design and provides the framework for a linear scheme. A protected courtyard and plunge pool becomes an integral part of the entry sequence as the front door is quietly tucked away from view of the street. Building components are comprised of natural brick masonry veneer, monolithic cement panels and commercial glazing systems. A horizontal cedar rain-screen wall is prominently featured referencing the traditional building materials of the adjacent neighborhood.

Awards

2017 American Institute of Architects - Indianapolis Merit Award

2014 American Institute of Architects - Indiana Citation Award

Modern residential building with large glass windows, wooden accents, and a flat roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Modern residential side yard patio with patio furniture, potted plants, and a young tree, surrounded by a wooden fence and a contemporary two-story white house with large windows.
Open-concept kitchen and dining area with large windows, a wooden dining table with beige chairs, a kitchen island with a vase of orange flowers, and a dog sitting near the refrigerator.
Modern living room with wooden floors, large glass windows leading to an outdoor space, stairs with wooden steps and a glass railing, a dark-colored sofa with a patterned pillow, and artwork on the walls.
Interior of a modern house with a wooden staircase with a glass railing, man kneeling in front of a marble-topped table, books on a low wooden cabinet, and large windows.
Modern living room with a brown sofa, a white marble coffee table, a dark gray accent wall with an abstract painting, a built-in bookshelf, a staircase with glass railing, and large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern multi-story house with large windows illuminated at dusk, surrounded by a landscaped yard with small shrubs and a large tree in front.
Nighttime scene of a modern house with large windows and wooden siding, illuminated from inside, next to a tree, with cars parked on the street and light trails from passing vehicles in motion.

Photography

Lesle Lane of Studio 13