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Studio Z receives 2021 AIA Huron Valley Honor Award

Studio Z receives 2021 AIA Huron Valley Honor Award

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We are thrilled that our Modern Chef’s Kitchen project received an honor award from the American Institute of Architects Huron Valley Chapter! This is the fourth time we’ve received an AIA Huron Valley honor award for our work. 


The existing home was a mid-century modern gem of a home designed by the well-known architect Robert Metcalf. The homeowners wished to essentially double the size of the kitchen and eating nook to provide more space for cooking and entertaining guests. Through our careful and innovative design solution, the home addition to fit seamlessly with the existing house on the interior and exterior, matching interior and exterior trim details, overhangs, and siding.


The judges comments were: 


“The original Architect, Bob Metcalf, would be very pleased.”


“Such a small addition with such a huge visual and functional impact on the living environment.”

Watch this video to get the full design story of this award-winning project.


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