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At L4M Architecture, we love residential projects. The inherent constraints of these projects are real-life logic puzzles where client needs, site limitations, existing structure size, and budget really drive the design response. Many of our residential clients have come to us with a "two-sizes too small" house on a piece of property they simply don't want to leave. As an architectural practice in Northwest Indiana, most residential commissions are lakefront properties. We have done projects in Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Ogden Dunes, Valparaiso, and Grand Beach. We work with local code officials to see what is possible both with and without variances in terms of site limitations. We also go through extensive project programming with each client to learn what they really need in their home to make best use of the existing structure already in-place.
Kull Residence Renovation
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
Year Completed: 2022
Client Testimonial:
Why would we move from our home for 30 years (4 bathrooms and three bedrooms) into a 1950's ranch that had a single 3/4 bathroom and two small bedrooms? That's a good question....and for us the answer was simple.... 3.5 acres and a vision for what the ranch could be.
Anxious to start the process of putting our vision to paper, we began looking for an Architect. We contacted a large Architecture firm whose work we were familiar with. While the design magnitude for our vision was too small for this firm, they did recommend Don Duncan. Knowing nothing about Don, we decided to contact him and have him come out to meet us on-site the day of our closing on the property. Call that meeting our 'first date'. We sat and chatted, sharing the functional parts of our vision, and we could immediately see that Don was attentive, asking questions at the right time and writing copious notes. After Don left, we asked each other if he was a good fit for us.... and the answer was a resounding yes!
We lost track of how many meetings with had with Don prior to signing an agreement for his architectural services, and the feeling we had after each meeting reaffirmed our decision to work with him. The interactions of design drafts that Don provided and his willingness to use a 'red pen' to make the changes we requested, resulted in a final design that truly put our vision to paper.
-Mike and Suzy Kull
Modifications to Plans Purchased Online
Modifications to Plans Purchased Online
A common request is if we can modify a set of plans that were purchased online. While it is certainly in our ability to do so, the drawback is the process takes more time and effort than most people realize. While it may cost $1,000 for a set of plans, it can easily cost 5-10x that amount to recreate the information and make the modifications necessary to meet your needs. The work we do is custom and very individualized for each client. We often tell people who want modifications made to their online plans to contact the company that provided the plans and work directly with the original designer as it is a cost efficient option.
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