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Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards

2009 Winners


Best Interior Rehabilitation

Winner - Deborah TalamanteZ
Deborah's cramped, dark kitchen lacked counter and cabinet space and was woefully out of date. To rehab the space, she worked out a more efficient floor plan; the new layout and color scheme allow more light in and brighten the space. Deborah also uncovered the kitchen’s original maple floors under four layers of tile, creating a warmth that matches the openness of the reconfigured space.



Honorable Mention - Richard Carr
Richard's bungalow – with wall-to-wall carpeting, no trim and misaligned plaster arches – lacked all of its original craftsman style. He widened the arches, gutted and renovated the bathroom, created a coffered ceiling in the dining room and added horizontal trim banding. Richard's improvements have enlivened the space while restoring the distinctly Bungalow style.




Best Exterior Rehabilitation

winner - Thedis Brown, Sr.
Thedis Brown, Sr. saw the restoration of his bungalow's deteriorating and cracked wing walls and front steps as more than a simple masonry project.  Sensitive to the historical and neighborhood context of his home, Thedis used matching brick and ensured that reconstruction was consistent with Bungalow style, restoring his home to its original charm. In spite of difficulty finding a contractor, he didn't cut corners; and he continues to care for the exterior of his home, including the alley, inspiring neighbors to do the same. 



honorable mention - Ron Waldron
Faced with a deteriorating roof, Ron found a creative but cost-effective solution to restore it in a historically sensitive way. As he was replacing the roof, gutters and downspouts on both house and garage, he used historically appropriate copper gutters where they were visible from the street but aluminum gutters on the side of the house. He also removed the chimney and installed a high efficiency boiler/hot water heater. 





Best Interior Restoration

winner - Jeanne and Richard Lucas

The Lucas' home had been poorly updated, leaving painted woodwork, faulty wiring, and tile and cabinets in disrepair. Jeanne and Richard restored their bungalow's original charm in every room. They repaired or replaced woodwork, tile, floors and windows to match the rest of the home, including installing custom-made oak storm windows and screens. They also reworked all electrical and mechanical elements of the home.

 



honorable mention - Linda Norby

Linda inherited a bungalow with water damage and previous renovations that were inconsistent with the style of the home. By removing wallpaper, stripping the woodwork and replacing cabinets, electrical fixtures and a glass block window, she transformed the home, restoring its historical character. She also replaced the roof, repaired the plaster walls and rewired the house.


 




Best Landscape Design

winner - Deborah Talamantez

Deborah's bungalow sits on a small, irregular-sized lot. Deborah creatively and resourcefully reworked the overgrown yard, designing a year-round space for her family to enjoy.  After removing the yew trees and downsizing to a one-car garage, she installed mosaic stepping stones and planted perennials, annuals and potted herbs to create a year-round backyard haven. Now there's even room for her young daughter to have a practice garden of her own. 





honorable mention - Sloan Nystrom

The existing landscaping at the Nystroms' bungalow was overgrown and crowded. The Nystroms reworked the space to make it their own and to highlight, rather than hide, unique exterior elements. They used a formal border around the front lawn to give their family a beautiful, intimate play area. Other improvements include irrigation, copper lighting, hardscape and a four-season garden.