2005 Winners of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards

Landscape

Winner - Julie & Steve Liska

Julie and Steve Liska inherited a backyard composed of concrete and gravel. In assessing their needs, they wanted a private and natural setting that could serve as an extension of the house in pleasant weather, a place where they could entertain friends or simply enjoy a sunny Chicago day. Two separate spaces were created. The larger space, created for entertaining, includes a dining and grilling area and brightly colored plantings to create a cheerful environment. The small, second space is outfitted with a bench and chairs surrounded by subdued and peaceful colors. The fence, designed by the Liskas in the arts and crafts style, provides security and privacy. Over a period of three years the Liskas transformed a cold, concrete backyard into an inviting, lush garden.
 

Honorable Mention - Greg & Maribeth Brewer

The Brewers created an environment with year round interest that provides privacy and offers room like spaces for outdoor entertainment and activities in their corner bungalow.
 

Honorable Mention - William & Susan Schoenbeck

The Schoenbecks removed several six-foot-tall, 80-year old yews that hid the façade of their bungalow. Plantings chosen highlight the details of their bungalow, which originally belonged to Susan Shoenbeck's grandmother.

Exterior Rehabilitation

Winner - John & Kathleen Daly

Over the course of approximately 18 years the Dalys have embarked on a number of exterior rehabilitation projects. Each project demonstrates the Dalys attention to detail and respect for the integrity of their bungalow. The first project involved adding a chimney for a wood burning fireplace and finding an appropriate match for their unique brick. Over the years the Dalys have restored their soffit and fascia to the original stained and varnished finish, added two dormers to the sides of home that closely matched the original front and rear dormers and replaced their front basement window with a custom wood window that matched the original. The Dalys have made substantial improvements to the home while maintaining the character of their bungalow.

Interior Restoration

Winner - Vincent DiBattista & April Thornley

Vincent DiBattista and April Thornley wanted to bring their newly purchased bungalow back to its original condition, while making it comfortable for 2005 living standards on a very small budget. They inherited a sound home, but one with numerous cosmetic challenges. In the living room, dining room and entry halls, the couple removed and restored the original birch woodwork and windows, stripping 8 layers of paint in the process. They installed salvaged French doors to replace the missing originals in the dining room. All the original light fixtures were stripped, refinished and rewired and period pieces were used to replace missing fixtures. Vincent and April reused everything they could from the home and salvaged what was missing to restore their bungalow.

Interior Rehabilitation

Winner - Hensley & Loleti Gooden

After 15 years of living in a two-bedroom bungalow, the Goodens decided they needed additional space for their family of four. Eighteen months after the project started the Goodens were the owners of a 4 bedroom, 3½ bathrooms, 3200 square foot home. The interior of the bungalow was redesigned to accommodate living spaces in the attic, first floor and basement, demonstrating the adaptability of the Chicago bungalow.
 

Honorable mention - Gregory & Margaret Wojcicki

The Wojcickis created an updated master bath incorporating vintage bungalow details.

Honorable mention - Jim & Jennifer Ridley

The Ridleys like to cook and entertain so they wanted to modernize and expand their kitchen. They created a more open space by removing the walls to the adjoining room and the pantry. The Ridleys also designed the new kitchen's Mission style cherry cabinets with stained glass inserts.