AIA Indiana

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Indianapolis, IN
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Jason Shelley [email]

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46204

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Architect:
Demerly Architects,
Indianapolis, Indiana

Project:
Monopoly House,
Indianapolis, Indiana

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Project Description:
The house was conceptualized as three separate elements comprised of two living units and an interstitial space tying them together. The clients have two grown children who will not live in the house, but need their own rooms. Those rooms are separated from the master bedroom by a bridge on the second floor. Thus, the basic living pattern of the family becomes manifest in the form of the house.

The simple massing of the house presents a gable form that is clearly part of the vernacular of the historic neighborhood in which it is located. Rather than add additional elements to the house, the simple mass is instead carved away to let the negative space create a covered front entry and back porch. The gabled profile is extruded beyond the plane of the front façade to accentuate its form.

The central section connects the separate functions of the house. In the interior of the house, the transitional space becomes an incredible volume with the bridge running through it. The carefully crafted placement of the walls creates separation between the functional elements of the space while allowing them to coexist in the same volumetric space.

Jury Comments:
“As a gesture that can be part of a larger whole it is very sensible. I could imagine this could create as an example a larger environment of similar dwellings that could be quite evocative.”

“Obviously drawn from the other stuff around without looking just like it…good vernacular.”

“Plan for narrow site is properly organized…vibrant interior spaces”

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About The AIA Indiana
Architectural Design Awards

Excellence in Design Awards are presented by AIA Indiana as follows:

For Excellence in Architectural Design, buildings and structures, architects and owners are presented with awards. Honor being the most prestigious, Merit the second most prestigious, and Citation the third most prestigious category. Entries are accepted from architects throughout Indiana, and award winners are selected by an independent jury.