The article discusses the renovation of a midcentury home in Winnetka, closely aligned with Frank Lloyd Wright's design principles. Led by Bishop from Chicago's Studio Gild, the project aimed to maintain the home's unique features while embracing modern aesthetics. Key design elements include a formal entry hall that contrasts with an expansive great room, as well as distinctive brick floors and historical windows. An unexpected discovery of brighter colors beneath the existing floor finish prompted an extensive restoration process that ultimately enhanced the interior's warmth.
We thought that its muted colors were original, but we discovered a warmer palette underneath the kitchen appliances. It was painful to get to where we are, but now I'm super happy for the rusty and spicy colors that we achieved.
Applying Wright's concept of 'pressure and release' to the 6,000-square-foot interior, for example, Erickson created a skinny formal entry hall that is made even more narrow by arcing a raised fireplace hearth into the space.
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