Project Completed – Finished Basement and Home Theatre

Recently, construction was finished on this basement remodel for a family in Naperville. Our client approached us with the goal of creating a family entertainment area, as well as a dedicated workout space. Features of this project include a state of the art home theatre, and a  projection system with a massive 8′ screen, as well as a thumping ,bone crushing  sound system. In order to isolate the sound from the rest of the house, two layers of 5/8″ drywall were hung on the ceiling with special clips, along with sound attenuation insulation batts in the space between the ceiling and floor. The projection system was also hung on its own engineered beam that spans the width of the room and rests on the concrete foundation, this was done so that walking on the floor above would not vibrate the projection system. Other features include a dedicated gaming room with its own flat screen TV. A mirrored work out room and private bathroom and shower. Space for Foosball, ping pong and pool tables, as well as a kitchen with bar seating and  all the necessary appliances for preparing snacks and beverages that are required when having too much fun!

RS2 Architects Principals Interviewed

RS2 Architects recently completed exterior renovation of the Streams lll, located in Wheaton Illinois, and the unique design and use of CertainTeed’s siding materials, has caught the attention of CertainTeed’s marketing group from Philadelphia. They recently made a trip to Wheaton to have a look at the project and also to interview RS2 Architects Principal, and Streams lll project architect, Erick Roldan. The video crew shot footage of the project, interviewed members of the home owners association, and was on site at RS2 Architects office for approximately 3 hours. The finished video is to become part of CertainTeed’s social media marketing campaign and will be placed on Youtube in January 2012. Please visit the Residential / multifamily section of RS2 Architects website to see project photos and description.

Project Finished Elmhurst

This project was recently finished in Elmhurst. The entire first floor of this 1950’s home was gutted. The goal was to create an open floor plan, and replace the dated kitchen and expand the kitchen. Several walls were removed to accomplish the new kitchen layout, and create a view to the backyard from the family room. The exterior kitchen entry which blocked half of the driveway was removed and relocated. Some of the features include new hardwood floors, additional windows in the kitchen, a new door to the backyard, soapstone counters and backsplash, and new recessed lights throughout.

This project is typical of what we are seeing lately. Projects are staying within the footprint of the existing home. Most of the time there is space within the home available, the floor plan just needs to be thoughtfully reconfigured in a way that reflects the needs and lifestyle of the homeowner. This home  originally had a very small kitchen with rooms isolated from each other. It was easily adapted to typical modern requirements of a spacious kitchen and visual connections to other parts of the home, while still maintaining and developing the traditional details.