The private residence known as Curtain House was developed by the architects Johnsen Schmaling Architects. This project is located on a long and narrow lot in Milwaukee's Lower East Side.
The Lower East Side is characterized as a dense neighborhood with demographic diversity, recognized for offering affordable housing options and hosting an active mix of young families, workers, students, and artists.
The owners, who are established urban residents, were looking for a viable plot in the central area to build their first home. They managed to acquire this infill lot which is only 7.3 meters wide. The property was obtained directly from the Milwaukee Department of Urban Development, which had taken possession of the land twenty years prior, after declaring and demolishing an abandoned house on the site.
The JNG House possibly represents the most intimate architectural manifestation of its owner. Unlike other types of constructions, this residence mirrors personal beliefs, lifestyles, and the progressive transformation of daily activities.
The concept of the JNG House emerged from a collaborative process between the owner and the architecture team. During this journey, the visions of both sides evolved together over time.
This project manages to materialize this notion of evolution through an architecture characterized by sobriety, clarity, and a simplicity that was meticulously planned.
Casa L.A., a project presented by the design team Emedos Projetos, is located in the gated community La Z Residence. This development is situated in the central area of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
The main objective of Casa L.A. is to establish a symbiotic relationship between the physical environment of the land and the architectural construction itself. To achieve this, the project aims to integrate the various social areas that make up the residence internally.
